Norther Ireland: Smalls & Talls at Straidhavern Primary returns from Wednesday 2nd October

 

For more details please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

West Midlands: Donnington Community Hub - Veterans' Lunch Offer

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

 

Non-UK Nationals: Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution

 
A news article was published recently on Gov.uk, highlighting that people dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived.​ The implementation date in the article is 9 Oct 24.

This update applies equally to the Armed Forces community including veterans: "Bereaved partners of members of HM Armed Forces, Gurkhas or Hong Kong military unit veterans (discharged before 1 July 1997) may also benefit from this fee waiver.​"

To read the article in full, please go to: Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Army HIVE's Non-UK National team can be contacted for further information via this email address: rc-pers-hive-nonuknat-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Grantham: Wellbeing Cafe

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Supporting transparency in SEND

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

AGAI 50 and the 'Guide for Non-UK Nationals and Unit Support' - updated and re-published

 

Both AGAI 50 and the Guide for Non-UK Nationals and Unit Support have been republished. The AGAI may be found here, while the Guide is available on both the Personal Services SharePoint site and Defence Connect. The SharePoint site also contains copies of the unit letters featured in the AGAI and Guide and a version of the PowerPoint presentation for annual briefings.

​Please note that these links are only accessible via MODnet/Defence Gateway. Please contact HIVE if assistance is required.

Aberlour: Nature walks, a stroll a cuppa and connect

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: Community Use Football Pitch

Leuchars Station (MOD), with the help of Mitie landscaping team and funding from Pinnacle Housing, have turned part of Earlshall Playing Fields at Leuchars into a 7-aside football pitch that can be utilised by members of the Military and local community. 

The facility is currently well used by children after school, at evenings and weekends – a great example of a community-based project that will enhance community cohesion and spirit here at Leuchars (football nets are held in the Guardroom and can be booked out and returned after each session).

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Dunfermline: Are you ready to upskill with 154 Scottish Regiment RLC?

📌 Wednesday Nights
📌 Weekends
📌 Annual Camp
📌 Adventure Training
📌 Tax-Free Bonuses

Get Paid to Learn New Skills 😎

Interested? 🤔

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

also see: https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-logistic-corps

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Weeton - Army Cadets - Kirkham & Weeton Detachment

 

Grantham: Breastfeeding Support Group

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Stafford: Did you know that Stafford station has two contact houses

 

Please note the email address should read SSU-Contact-House@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Staffordshire: Free Couch to 5K mental wellbeing beginners running group in Lichfield

 

Do you live in Lichfield and want to start running ? buxtonanddistrictmind and buxtonwater to deliver a FREE 12 week beginners running programme in Beacon Park. Interested? Or know anyone who might be? 

Register here
www.burtonmind.co.uk/contact-us

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Grantham: One You Lincolnshire - We can help you

To read more:

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Understanding the impact of Government school fees policy for SP with children using private schools

In light of the introduction of a governmental policy which will charge VAT on private and independent schools in the UK from 1 January 2025, the Army Personnel Policy team are keen to understand the impact of this change on Service Personnel and their families. 

The British Army recognises the unique circumstances faced by our serving personnel and that frequent mobility can disrupt children’s education. The Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) helps by providing the children of serving personnel with a stable education that wouldn’t otherwise be available in the state-maintained school sector. The Army are working closely with the Army Families Federation (AFF) to better understand the full impact of the removal of the VAT exemption on independent schools from 1 January 2025.

Recognising not only CEA claimants but many other Service families who depend on private schools to provide stability to their children whilst they meet the day to day demands of Service life, and those who may consider this in the future, this survey is designed to provide all SP with the opportunity to submit their views on the matter.

The survey should take no more than 4 minutes to complete.

SP and Families are warmly encouraged to complete this short poll which can be found here: School Fees Poll (mod.uk)​​ . The survey closes at midnight on Monday 23 September 2024.

Togetherall - behind the smile

Behind every smile, there can be a story others can't always see, but you don't have to face it alone.

At Togetherall, you can talk about what you're going through anonymously and connect with others who understand.

Join the supportive community today and start the conversation that could make all the difference.

To find out more visit https://togetherall.com/en-gb/mental-health-support-for-all-uk-armed-forces-veterans/

Wales: Helpline Numbers

 

If you are in need of urgent support you can call/text one of these free phone helpline numbers.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Lyneham: Welcome packs now available to collect!

 

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Upon moving into SFA in Lyneham, you should have received an A6 postcard with contact details for Lyneham HIVE as well as a QR code for the Lyneham HIVE Location Guide.

Welcome packs have now been created with additional local information including Welfare contact info and bin collection details, plus posters from the AWS CDW and Welfare teams regarding what they can offer in the area.

If you would like a pack but are unable to collect, please email rc-pers-hive-lyneham-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

North East: Veterans at Ease Mental Health Support

Mental health is as important as physical health, especially for veterans who have faced the challenges of military life.

At Veterans at Ease, we believe that mental health care should be accessible to all who have served our country. That’s why our therapy services are completely free for the HM Armed Forces Community, be it Veterans, Reservists, Serving Military Personnel or their families. 

Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or depression, we’re here for you. Pick up the phone and make that call today 0191 249 9944 (option 2).

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

Innsworth: Community activities at Churchdown GL3 Community Hub

 

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Alternatively click here to visit the GL3 Community Hub website

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE