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November 21, 2024
November 20, 2024
Bounce Forward - Anxiety Unravelled online course starts Tue 14 Jan
This the 3rd of three courses being delivered in response to what military parents told us they need, both for themselves and for their children. There are more than 100,000 children with parents actively serving in the British Armed Forces, and the number of children seeking support for mental health problem is rising.
Wellbeing of the adults impacts children, if adult wellbeing is poor, then it can pass on through to their children. Children are often the forgotten service members with limited research into the impact they feel, so they are often left to struggle alone. This course helps parents to understand and recognise how best to develop resilience in their children.
Places are FREE of charge, and there are 500 funded places. Register at this link: Anxiety Unravelled for Military Families
London: Being Dad coffee morning - Fridays 1030-1200hrs
Being Dad is a well-being project with SEL Mind for expectant or new dads, or men with parenting responsibilities, to help them cope with the challenges of fatherhood. Meet other dads. share the load and have a good brew.
Click HERE for more information
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
November 19, 2024
Lichfield: Free Basic Paediatric First Aid Courses 2024/25
E: lichfieldfamilyhubenquiries@staffordshire.gov.uk
Information supplied by: Central HIVE Hub
Wiltshire: Childhood vaccinations survey from Healthwatch Wiltshire - closes Mon 6 Dec
Any Wiltshire resident can complete this survey and all survey responses are kept anonymous. Completion of this survey should take about 5 minutes and you can access it via the QR code on the poster or the link below:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/childhoodvaccinations
Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs
Scotland: THAT Guy Sexual Crime Prevention Campaign launched by Police Scotland
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).
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
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: ECO - Coach Green Juniors Football for ALL - Discounts for Military families
Discounts applicable to Military families, send proof via email to the address provided on the leaflet and then you will be provided with a discount code to use when booking sessions through the link.
Aldershot: Shots Foundation Sight Loss Soccer
On the first Monday of every month, The Shots Foundation run a sight loss soccer session at the Samuel Cody School from 1730-1830.
The Shots Foundation run these sessions to provide those over 16 with any range of sight loss the opportunity to keep active and keep their love of football alive, because football is for all.
November 18, 2024
Cupar: Andys Man Club, Mondays at 7pm
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
November 15, 2024
West Midlands: Sandwell Public Health Physical activity questionnaire for veterans / army reserves, and their family members
Sandwell Public Health is committed to understanding and addressing the unique needs of individuals who are currently serving or have served in the armed forces, as well as their families. To better support this community, we have launched a focused survey aimed at exploring key aspects of physical activity and mental well-being.
Full details: HERE
Information supplied by Central HIVE Hub
November 14, 2024
Catterick: Autism Central and Home-Start drop ins Dec/Jan
Autism Central & Daisy Chain have collaborated with HomeStart Richmond to offer FREE drop in sessions for parents and carers who may need some support, advice or just a friendly chat.
No diagnosis necessary, cake provided!
The sessions will be held at HomeStart Richmond, Colburn Business Park, and open for drop ins between 10am and 12 noon.
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
November 13, 2024
NHS England - 2024 Autumn/Winter Armed Forces health stakeholder brief
Vale of Glamorgan: Regional shortbreak schemes launch for unpaid or young carers
It’s Carers Rights Day 2024 on the 21 of November 2024. If you are an unpaid carer or young carer in the Vale of Glamorgan join GVS for a regional shortbreaks schemes launch to find out about the locally funded breaks you can access over the winter.
Join GVS from 1pm-3pm at Penarth Leisure Centre, Andrew Road, CF64 2NS.
For more details contact Craig.Jacob@cardiff.gov.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.