Gloucestershire: A new partnership to improve short breaks for families with disabled children and young people

 

Gloucestershire County Council, Barnwood Trust and Gloucestershire VCS Alliance have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing inclusive short breaks for families of disabled children and young people.

This new partnership is part of Gloucestershire County Council’s plans to provide families across the county with more choice of inclusive and engaging short breaks for disabled children and young people. It will complement the council’s existing county-wide offer and boost support for families.

Please click here to read more

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NHS 'Help Us, Help You' - think pharmacy first

 

Community pharmacies can offer treatment and when appropriate some prescription medicine, for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

Highly trained pharmacists at more than nine in ten pharmacies can now assess, treat, and when appropriate, provide some prescription medicine for earache (for those aged between 1 and 17), impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sore throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs) for women aged 16-64 - without the need for a GP appointment.

Available at the heart of local communities, community pharmacy teams have the right clinical training to give people the health advice they need, with no appointment necessary and private consultations available. Community pharmacists will signpost patients to other local services where necessary.

By expanding the services community pharmacies offer, the NHS is aiming to help free up GP appointments and give people more choice in how and where they access care.
Don't wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.

For more information, visit nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

Wiltshire: 16 Days of Action against domestic abuse campaign

 

Do you know the signs of domestic abuse and stalking? What would you do if you were concerned that you, or someone you know is a victim?

The national campaign ‘16 Days of Action’ started on Monday 25 November and this year Wiltshire and Swindon are raising awareness of domestic abuse and stalking and how people can help if they think something isn’t right.

Wiltshire Council, Swindon Borough Council, Wiltshire Police, Office of Police and Crime Commissioner, Wiltshire’s commissioned domestic abuse support service, FearFree, Swindon’s commissioned domestic abuse support service, Swindon Paragon Domestic Abuse Service and charity Swindon Women’s Aid are all participating.

The organisations involved will be sharing information and case studies on social media on what people can do if they are concerned that they, or someone they know is a victim of domestic abuse or stalking.

Events are also taking place across the county including a White Ribbon event in Swindon on 25 November to raise awareness of violence against women and girls, and information stands at Chippenham and Swindon Christmas markets.

Click here to read more about the campaign in Wiltshire and Swindon

People who are experiencing domestic abuse can contact:

Wiltshire
FearFree call 01225 775276 or email spa@fearfree.org.uk
Out of hours helpline 01225 712880

Swindon
Swindon Paragon Integrated Domestic Abuse Service 24 Hour Helpline call 01793 610610

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Fylde Coast Women's Aid

Visit our website https://fcwa.co.uk/ for more Information.

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Kirkham: AFC Fylde Community Foundation - Girls Football Development Centre

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Gloucestershire: GDASS 16 Days of Action

16 Days of Action is a yearly campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence and encourage collective action to work towards its elimination. It runs from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day.

Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service's (GDASS) calendar of events, shared on behalf of the Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board, can be found here. These events are free and available for anyone to attend.

Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
GDASS is a free and confidential service countywide support for anyone who has experienced or is experiencing domestic abuse (aged 16+).

01452 726 570 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
support@gdass.org.uk
www.gdass.org.uk

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West Sussex : Breakeven Introduction and Armed Forces Gambling Support Network Information

 

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Accommodation: Online e1132 password process change on 9th Dec 2024

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Online e1132 password process change

The password process for the online e1132 system is changing on Monday 9 December 2024.

To ensure your online details are kept as securely as possible, we are changing the way we record, store and provide users with their details (when requested).

All users of the online e1132 system will need to reset their own passwords the next time they login to the system. Once the reset is completed, the user's new chosen password will remain unchanged until the user chooses to change it. There is no deadline for users to change their password, the change is only triggered the next time they go to login into the e1132 system.

Before the change on Monday 9 December, we encourage users to log into their e1132 accounts to check that the email address linked to their account is valid.

Leconfield: AWS Junior Youth Club - Tuesdays 5:30-7pm

 

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Wiltshire, Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire: Roadworks and how to set up alerts from 'one.network'

 

Please note the following info has been provided by Wiltshire Council but also applies to the Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire areas

one.network is a great way for you to find out more about any current or upcoming roadworks in your area. You can sign-up to receive automatic email alerts that will notify you of any roadworks, temporary issues on the network and upcoming work.

The Traffic and Network Management Team coordinates and manages all roadworks on the Wiltshire network, with more than 24,000 applications for work each year. To manage this huge volume of activities, the council publishes all planned works on one.network.

To help you to use one.network, please see the following guides:

• How to create an account
• One.network map features
• How to set up email alerts

Email alerts provide information about works commencing within the selected timeframe. Daily alerts will provide information for works commencing tomorrow, weekly alerts will provide information for works commencing in the following week and monthly alerts will provide information for works commencing in the following month.

Please note one.network do not manage permits on the A36, A303 or M4. These are published by National Highways and so we do not have any control over this information.

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Army's Guide for Care Leavers

The Directorate of Personnel in Army HQ have released a new Guide for Care Leavers, which will help both Care Leavers and their managers access the appropriate support. You can find it on the Pers Pol Conditions Defence Connect page at https://jive.defencegateway.mod.uk/docs/DOC-1150391.

Gloucestershire: Employment and skills online hub

 

Gloucestershire County Council has worked to develop a central source of information around skills and employment. This hub includes access to specialist employment advisers who will work with you, our residents, on your needs, whether that be finding you the right information or linking you with an organisation.

A tailored package and ongoing support will be made available to you whether you need training, a new career, advice, support, an apprenticeship and even more. The only criteria to access the service is to be a Gloucestershire resident.

Please click here to find out more

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Wiltshire: Would you like to train as a Breastfeeding Peer Support Volunteer?

 

Would you like to train as a Breastfeeding Peer Support Volunteer?

The Wiltshire Council Family Hub team are promoting the above opportunity.

Find out more about this flexible and free training by contacting sally.tedstone@nhs.net or heather.kale@nhs.net

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Chester: AWS Youth Club and Stay & Play sessions

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Scotland: Enquire pre recorded Q&A for parents about school placements for children with additional support needs

We know that around this time of year many of the families we come in contact with are considering their options for schooling next year.

If you are hoping to make a placing request for your child to attend a school other than your local authority or catchment school, you might find this pre-recorded Q&A useful.

In it, some of the Enquire team talk through how school placement works and how to make a school placement request. They also answer questions around some specifics circumstances, offering tailored advice to real-life situations.

Watch or save for later: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_9iU1nvMLo

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Hereford: Single Parents Catch-up & Brew

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Hereford: Herefordshire Veterans Support Centre

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New Armed Forces Carer’s Passports are introduced

Carer’s passports are well established and widely used across many organisations throughout the UK, including the Civil Service, and have proven to be an invaluable resource for employees with caregiving responsibilities. They are now available for our Armed Forces.

It can be especially hard to balance a career in the Armed Forces alongside caring responsibilities, but the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is dedicated to support those who do.

Introducing the Armed Forces Carer’s Passport

The MOD has launched the Armed Forces Carer’s Passport, a practical and effective tool to help carers in managing their responsibilities. The passport ensures that when carers move between roles or experience a change in manager, they do not have to renegotiate the necessary arrangements from scratch. By documenting required flexibilities, the passport provides continuity and support, reducing unnecessary disruptions for both the carer and the MOD.

The passport acknowledges that operational needs will always remain the priority. However, it ensures that the carer’s circumstances are formally considered, fostering an environment where personnel feel empowered to discuss their care-giving challenges, how these might impact their work responsibilities and feel supported in their dual roles by promoting openness and mutual understanding.

Swindon: Community surveys from Voluntary Action Swindon

Do you live in any of these areas? If so, Voluntary Action Swindon would like to hear from you:

• Moredon
• Central
• Penhill
• Pinehurst
• Broadgreen
• Park North
• Park South

Over the next couple of months Voluntary Action Swindon (VAS) will be holding Community Meetings to engage with residents across Swindon.  The aim of these consultation is to gather information regarding neighborhoods where people live, what can be improved and deficit to conducting physical activity. If you’d like to be part of the solution please fill in the survey!

When you complete the survey, you can enter yourself into a raffle for a chance of winning a £25 or £75 JD Sports/Sports Direct Voucher.

You can access the surveys online:

• Survey for adults (18+): https://forms.gle/N5w5MRCJBc7Pg9jm9
• Survey for young people (12-18): https://forms.gle/oeA9cpHPY2Zsh31V9
• Survey for children (under 12): https://forms.gle/HerwGTW2USUPutUv6

If you have any questions, please contact contact Terry Johnson at VAS on terry@vas-swindon.org

Alternatively to visit the VAS website, click here

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Grampian: Sexual Health Services

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Scotland: THAT Guy Sexual Crime Prevention Campaign launched by Police Scotland

The latest campaign launches at a time when reports of sexual crime continue to increase.

Between 1 April 2024 and end of September 2024 (quarters 1 and 2, 2024 – 25), 1,400 rapes were reported to Police Scotland, an increase of 19.5 per cent on the same period in 2023-24. Most offences (850) had occurred within the last 12 months. The remainder occurred more than 12 months ago.

Nearly 7,600 sexual crimes were reported in total, an increase of 3.2 per cent on the same period in 2023-24. Of those, nearly one quarter were reports of non-recent offences (1,829).

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Leuchars: Community Fridge Re Opening Tuesday 26th November

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GamCare's 'Way Forward' programme - online support for women affected by harmful gambling

Way Forward is GamCare's support group for all women affected by someone else’s gambling harm.  Groups aim to provide a safe, supportive and confidential space for women to share their experiences, find comfort and empower one another.

Way Forward online sessions are semi-structured, running for 1.5 hours over six weeks. Groups are led by trained facilitators specialising in supporting women who are affected by gambling-related harms.

Each week will focus on the impact of different areas of gambling harm:

Grantham: AFVBC

Grantham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

The Tollemache Inn

17 St Peter's Hill

Grantham

NG31 6PY

T: 07921055429

E: jimmyhill1968@gmail.com

Meeting second and last Saturday of the month from 0900 - 1130am.

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Grantham: Knit & Natter at Digby's Cafe

GAC Military Discount - Cafe at the Guildhall Arts Centre.

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Veterans access to healthcare research briefing

 
To access the Research briefing: Veterans: Access to Health Services, please click here

Scotland: The Winter edition of Scotland4Kids

To read the Winter edition of Scotland4kids click on the image above 👆

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Edinburgh & Leuchars: Meet your AWS Team

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Community Support:

Community Support staff offer play, youth and community projects, as well as clubs, residential experiences and work within schools. We support service children, young people, and their families across the UK, and overseas, in geographically dispersed communities. Community Support staff combine direct delivery with non-public funded projects, and external links with local partners and agencies.

Defence Youth Offer:

Community Support staff seek positive outcomes for children and young people in mitigating the negative impact of family mobility and parental deployment, in accordance with the Defence Youth Offer. By listening to children and young people, their needs and concerns, and providing a level of safeguarding. We adopt best practice, compliance with Government legislation, policy and guidance, for safe working with children and young people.

Community Needs Assessment:

We contribute to community capacity, through the recruitment and training of volunteers.
We improve community resilience, well-being and mental health, through support to individuals and families. We ensure access to a range of activities, including parenting skills, life skills, the understanding of cultural differences, and wider community integration. We also work with Personal Support colleagues to provide early help to support families in need.

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Kirkham: AFC Community Foundation - Football Development for little ones - every Saturday

For more Information click HERE

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Gloucestershire: It’s time to ‘talk rubbish’ and prioritise recycling with launch of new waste campaign

 

The campaign, called ‘Talking Rubbish’, has been set up by Gloucestershire Recycles, which is a partnership of Gloucestershire County Council and the six districts. It aims to answer questions about recycling and clarify some of the myths and misinformation.

Please click here to read more

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Northumberland: Family Hub Sessions

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The impact of VAT changes on the Continuity of Education Allowance

 

In the Budget speech The Chancellor of the Exchequer has confirmed that the government will remove the VAT exemption for private schools from 1 January 2025.

For families claiming the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) this is likely to increase private school fees.

To minimise the impact of this change, the Secretary of State has directed that the CEA rate cap will be uprated, to ensure it continues to pay up to 90% of school fees for eligible claimants.

What does this mean for CEA claimants?

Gloucestershire: 'Man Up/Woman Up' peer support sessions in Gloucestershire

 

ManUp Gloucestershire offers a weekly drop-in session of community peer support, where men over 18 throughout the county can come to chat.

Click here for further information about these groups

For details of the Women's peer support groups, please click here to visit their Facebook page

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Blackpool: & The Fylde College - Adult Courses Exhibition Truck

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Wiltshire: Support and resources for parents in Bath & NE Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire

 

Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership is a group of volunteer parents and birth workers, midwives, doctors and commissioners.

There are multiple resources on their website and the group aim to make the maternity and postnatal journey better for all parents & parents-to-be.

Utilising the Padlet platform, they hold information on the following:

• Mental health support
• NICU and Special Care Baby Units
• Postnatal support
• Info for Dads, partners and non-birthing parents
• Infant feeding
• Baby and Toddler groups

Please click here for further information

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Stafford: 16 Signal Regiment Welfare PRI Bouncy Castle Available to Hire

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Stafford: 16 Signal Regiment Welfare PRI Mini Bus Available for Hire

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Stafford: Military wives choir change of venue - back in St Chad's Church Beacon Barracks

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Stafford: Bright & Beautiful offer a 5% Military discount on house cleaning

 

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - new awards to build sustainable and resilient support networks for Veterans

The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) have awarded grants totalling almost £7 million under the Thrive Together Programme (previously known as VPPP) which will step up support for vulnerable Veterans.

Nine grants have been awarded to the current portfolio lead organisations, enabling them to realise their plans under the newly named Thrive Together programme, designed to increase support to vulnerable Veterans and their families throughout the UK and enable this support to become self-sustaining.

Following a consultation process undertaken between April-September 2024 and the development of strategic plans, the portfolios are now in the delivery phase of the programme before moving into a transition and sustaining phase for the final 6-9 months ending in March 2027.

A further award is expected to be made in December for programme delivery in Northern Ireland.

Wiltshire: The 0-5 years journey - explore the support services available in Wiltshire

 

Please click here to find out more

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Grantham: Shine Lincolnshire

 

Our Purpose:
We believe everyone deserves a life of value, enabling them to Shine.
Our Vision:
To be a leading mental health & wellbeing organisation, striving for innovation & excellence in all we do.
Our Mission:
To connect people & communities by promoting health, wellbeing, independence & choice.

Shine Lincolnshire will work to create, connect, and deliver services that are accessible to all. Supporting personal choice; and offering opportunities that promote positive heath & wellbeing

Shine Lincolnshire

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Grantham: Bhive Night Light Cafe

The cafe is a safe space staffed by volunteers who can offer out of hours, free, non-clinical support services, for people struggling with their mental health and provide advice and information on other organisations that may be able to help with specific needs, such as debt advice or food parcels. 

Drop in for a cuppa it helps to talk or call 0300 011 1200.

Open Wednesday and Thursday 5-9pm

Bhive Community Hub, 11a Finkin Street, Grantham, Lincs. NG31 6OZ

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Hereford: Herefordshire Growth Hub business support surgeries

Herefordshire Growth Hub business support surgeries take place across Herefordshire.
Receive free impartial business support, information, advice & guidance to help your business succeed.
Book a 45 minute slot with an adviser here.

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Hereford: New Youth Employment Hub for 16 to 24 year olds

A new Youth Employment Hub has opened designed to support young people aged 16-24 in their journey toward education, employment, and personal development. The Hub will offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Education and training guidance
• Work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Confidence-building workshops
• Money management advice
• Well-being support

Additionally, the Hub will host career sector events and provide drop-in sessions for young people seeking immediate assistance. To find out more please click here.

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Wiltshire: Are you caring for somebody else's child?

 

For further information or support please click here to visit the Wiltshire Council website

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