Grantham: Free entry into the Alpaca Centre & Coffee Shop

For more information: click https://visitalpacas.co.uk/visit-us/

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Fife: FWA, Fife Women's Aid Support workers vacancies

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Fife Women's Aid have a number support worker vacancies with closing dates over the next few weeks.

To check out the details 👉 Vacancies - Fife Women's Aid (fifewomensaid.org.uk)

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Veterans Welfare Manager for Fife, Perth & Kinross, Dundee & Angus

Morag from Veterans Welfare Service is now available to offer information or assist with any enquiries regarding Armed Forces Compensation claims or war disablement pensions.

For enquiries or to make an appointment please email:Veterans-UK-VWS-Scot-NI@mod.gov.uk

or call 0808 1914 2 18

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Officers' Association Scotland latest newsletter

Newsletter includes Finance Insights events and Veterans Employability Workshops

To read the newsletter 👉 Hot Summer Employment Events!

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Innsworth: Welfare attraction tickets

 

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

NHS England guidance for Service parents - registering a child with an NHS GP and use of the NHS app

Registering a child with an NHS GP and use of the NHS APP

Registration

There are safeguarding aspects to registering children without a parent, but it is not a reason for refusal.

Ideally, an adult with parental responsibility should normally be registered at the practice with the child where the ID of the adult can be matched to the child’s birth certificate details.

However, one of the exemptions to this is where both parents serve in the armed forces and are registered with an armed forces GP.

Further information is available in the Primary Medical Services Policy and Guidance Manual Part B Chapter 4.12 – Registering Children.

In all cases (adult and children), a GP practice may only refuse to register individuals where it has reasonable grounds for doing so. Reasonable grounds may include, in the case of an application for permanent registration, that the patient does not live, or does not intend to live in, the contractor’s practice area or the outer boundary area. A GP surgery can also refuse to register a new patient because their practice is not taking on any new patients.

The ICB can also assign a new patient to a practice whose list is open.

The NHS APP

Togetherall - self-compassion

Gloucestershire: Call for unpaid carers to help shape local support services

 

Click here to find out more

To visit the Gloucestershire Carers Hub, please click here

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Scotland: Are you currently on a waiting list?

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NHS Scotland is using a text message service to ensure waiting lists are up to date. 

If you are on a waiting list and have provided us with your mobile look out for a message from the NHS Scotland National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU) on mobile number 07860 039092.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

A reminder of the help available from the Forces Employment Charity

The Forces Employment Charity exists to provide life-long, life-changing support, job opportunities, and training to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families, irrespective of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

Their Families Programme supports spouses and partners of still-serving personnel and veterans, including divorced, separated, and bereaved, on their journey into employment; regardless of whether you are in the UK or overseas. They understand Service life and transition can impact the whole family, so they also offer mentoring and career guidance to military children and young people aged 16-24.

Their dedicated Families Employment Advisors are military spouses or partners themselves. They understand the challenges and barriers you may be facing including frequent moves, living in relative isolation, childcare, employer reluctance to hire military spouses, getting back onto the employment ladder, having a lack of confidence and returning suddenly to civilian life. They understand the support you require and are here to help you succeed. Register for this free service!

Understanding the Afghan Relocation Assistance Policy (ARAP)

 For information about the ARAP scheme, the status of Eligible Persons, background to the use of Transitional accommodation (TSFA) and further links to official government sites, please see the ARAP Scheme Toolkit and also see the FAQ document.

Alternatively, speak to your local HIVE/RNFPS who are briefed on the policy and latest update.

Gloucestershire: Where can families find support?

Click here to visit the website

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

#Andysmanclub

Andys Man Club

Leominster: Leominster Food Share - Wednesdays & Saturdays

Leominster Food Share Wednesdays & Saturdays 2pm at Leominster Food Bank (next to the youth hostel). Please come along, bring a bag and take what you can use. Let's save this perfectly good food from being wasted!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Recruitment Advert for Reablement Support Workers for Vale Community Resource Service

Are you interested in working for the Vale of Glamorgan Council at the Vale Community Resource Service?

There are several vacancies for permanent and relief Reablement Support Workers (details below) - A workshop is being held on 29th July and interested candidates MUST have completed an application form by Wednesday 24th July to be invited to the Workshop.

Essential skills for these roles include being a driver and having previous experience working with the elderly and/or people with disabilities.

The event is invitation only and applicants must have filled out an application form by Wednesday 24th July to be invited.

Northern Ireland: Outmore NI

 

Are you and your family ready to explore the great outdoors in Northern Ireland? Do you always want to take the kids out more, but aren’t sure where to go?

Then look no further than OutmoreNI.com. This website is a one-stop-shop with everything you need to plan your next adventure. With over one thousand outdoor trails and places to visit, OutmoreNI.com has something for everyone, whether it’s a day at the beach or just a laid-back family walk in a forest.

Information provided by HIVE NI

Catterick: Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club at The Foxglove

 A reminder of our new venue with effect from Wednesday 10th July, as ever, we meet @ 10am.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Grantham: Craft club crochet at Grantham Library

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Highlands: Enhanced Transition into Early Learning and Childcare Information for parents and carers

A really helpful resource has been designed by Highland’s Psychological Service “for parents/carers of children with additional support needs with the purpose of sharing information prior to their child’s transition into ELC.” 

Click the images below to find out more information, help, advice. Or visit the Highland Psychological Service blog here.


“Transition is a BIG journey for everyone!”

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Scotland: Your Guide to Children's Rights

On 7 December 2023, the Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill for the second time.

The Bill received Royal Assent on 16 January 2024 and is now the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act.

Parent Club have produced a guide for parents, carers and family members 👉

Children's rights | Parent Club

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

The Ulysses Trust

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The Ulysses Trust provides support and funding to encourage challenging and adventurous activities by members of the Volunteer Reserve and Cadet Forces.

To find our more: www.ulyssestrust.co.uk​.

Scotland: Sight Scotland Veterans

We've been around since 1915, and we’re here to offer support across Scotland to veterans of the Armed Forces who need support to adapt to sight loss.

Adapting to and learning to live with sight loss can be bewildering, and it can be challenging to know who to turn to in order to get the answers you need. Our team have got the answers. And if they don't, they know where to find them.

Don't lose sense of who you are because of changes to your sight.
Our team provides information and support that will help you stay connected to the things that matter to you and support your loved ones. We’re here to help you thrive.

For more information or to get support 👉 https://sightscotland.org.uk/veterans

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Colerne: Pothole warning on camp at Azimghur Barracks

Please take care when walking around camp

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Domestic Abuse - Help is at Hand

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Alternatively click here for a PDF file

You're not alone - it's Euro 24...the charity Women's Aid has advised that domestic abuse can rise by as much as 38% after big games. Please help to spread the information in this poster because it may be really valuable to someone you know.

GamCare - Armed Forces gambling harms awareness

Please click here to visit the GamCare website

HQ Brigade of Gurkhas - Cradle to Grave guide

 

HQ Brigade of Gurkhas has launched a 'Cradle to Grave' publication. The aim of this booklet is to:

• ​Inform potential recruits (PR) joining the Brigade of Gurkhas.
• Guide to officers in the Brigade to support their leadership, command, and management.
• Provide awareness for personnel involved in supporting roles, welfare, management of facilities and on temporary attachment.
• Provide awareness for Regional Point of Command (RPoC) and Formation HQs with Gurkhas under command.
• Provide awareness for local authorities, external supporting agencies, schools, and local councils.​

​To access the guide, please go to this link: Gurkha Life Skills - Cradle to Grave - Gurkha Brigade Association (gurkhabde.com)

Catterick: SSAFA Volunteers needed!

 

SSAFA is looking for volunteers who are passionate about giving back to the Armed Forces community to join its new Serving Community Team at Catterick Garrison. Depending on your preferences and the role you choose, you may assist with fundraising, managing finances, or supporting marketing efforts.

Volunteers can give as much or as little time as they can – the roles are designed to be flexible, as we understand many of our volunteers also have work or family commitments. No experience is necessary for most positions, but a military connection or an understanding of the unique challenges that service personnel and their families face would be excellent.

Volunteering with the SCT at Catterick Garrison is a fantastic way to give back to those who have given so much, and your time can make a world of difference in the lives of our Armed

Forces service personnel and their families. To find out more about volunteering opportunities, please email sct.interest@ssafa.org.uk or Robert.law@sct.ssafa.org.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Credenhill: Credenhill Community News - Issue 170 - July 2024

Credenhill Community News - Issue 170 - July 2024

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Catterick: Netball 4 All - Looking for new Junior members

We have been asked to try and get netball up and running in the Catterick and Richmond area as there is currently no junior netball ANYWHERE in these areas. Young people wanting to access netball are having to travel miles, so we are looking to change this.

Netball 4 All is working hard to bring sessions to everyone aged 3 to 100, from Sept 24 at @catterickleisurecentre, and also looking to link with @richmondshirenetball to build a junior section for their club, to ensure everyone is catered for.

If you, your child, community, school would be interested in getting involved please contact us via the website and we will get started!!

PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

Ex-Military Working Dogs Re-homing Opportunity

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The Defence Animal Training Regiment are actively seeking forever homes for both young and old Military Working Dogs, especially Shepherd-cross breeds, who are retiring due to end-of-service, training, or veterinary reasons. To apply, please use the QR Code or complete the online form at this LINK.

North Yorkshire: Breastfeeding Groups

Please feel free to drop in to any of our breastfeeding groups . No need to book to attend.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub