Showing posts with label Health and Wellbeing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health and Wellbeing. Show all posts

October 10, 2025

Brecon: Free Healing & Resilience Programme for AF Community at Brecon Leisure Centre

 

If you are interested in participating please contact Eleanor Lewis at eleanorlewistherapy@gmail.com or 07913060672 for more information.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

October 7, 2025

Recruit for Spouses: Foreign & Commonwealth Programme


The RFS Foreign & Commonwealth Programme is offered free of charge to military spouses and partners of serving personnel and veterans and includes the following support:
  • Qualification Conversion: Assistance in converting home nation qualifications to UK equivalents, enabling better access to the UK job market.
  • Coaching and Mentoring: Access to a pool of over 90 volunteer mentors from various industry sectors, offering support with confidence building, identifying transferable skills, and navigating the recruitment process.
  • Wellbeing Programme: A six-week course designed to help you connect with other spouses and develop tools to support you in adapting to military life.
To register for the programme, please sign up via the RFS portal: https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in, or for any questions please email: J.kanyua@recruitforspouses.co.uk

North Wiltshire: Family support from Home-Start

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Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Richmond: Autism Support Group at Richmond Library next session 9th Oct



Autism Support Group at Richmond Library 

We’re hosting Autism in Richmond’s friendly support group for autistic and neurodivergent adults - a safe and welcoming space to connect, chat, and support one another.

Come along for a coffee, a relaxed conversation, and the chance to meet others who understand.

 Richmond Library
 Second Thursday of every month
 Next session: 9th October
 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

No need to book – just drop in. Everyone is welcome!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: SEND Consultation event 8th Oct


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Homestart: Free Online Sessions for Army families with their Family Coach


Homestart in Berkshire East are excited to share a fantastic free opportunity for Army parents and carers to join their online sessions led by an experienced Family Coach. Coming from an Army family herself, she truly understands the unique challenges that families face and brings both empathy and practical support to every session.

These sessions are a safe, supportive space where people can connect, share, and find strategies that work for their families.

To register, simply scan the QR code on the flyer, or click HERE. If you’d like to find out more first, please get in touch via Home-Start Berkshire East | Because childhood can't wait

First session is 27th October and spaces are limited to 12 per session.

October 6, 2025

Grantham: Lincolnshire Carers Service

 

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/support-carers/request-support

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Royal Wootton Bassett: New breastfeeding drop-in support group starting Wed 8 Oct


New in Royal Wootton Bassett!

We’re excited to invite you to the very first Bassett Breasties – a FREE Breastfeeding Drop-in Support Group.

Whether you’re:
  • Currently breastfeeding
  • Pregnant and curious
  • Supporting a friend or family member
…you’re warmly welcome!

This isn’t just about breastfeeding worries—it’s about connection, laughs, and support in a safe, welcoming space.
  • The Church Croft, Royal Wootton Bassett
  • Every other Wednesday, 1–3pm
  • First drop-in: Wednesday 8th October

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Aldershot: The Vine Centre Weekly Timetable

 


Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Catterick: Family Coffee Mornings at Home - Start Richmondshire


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan: Family Lives Parent Carer Wellbeing Support Service - online sessions Autumn 2025

Family Lives Parent Carer Wellbeing Support Service - online sessions Autumn 2025

During the Autumn term, Family Lives Cardiff and the Vale service will be running a series of free workshops aimed at helping parents support their children’s emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Empowering Parents
Wednesday 15 October, 10.30am - 11.30am
A workshop for parents and carers to help find ways to feel empowered in their self and parenting abilities.

Digital Safety
Monday 3 November, 12pm – 1pm
A workshop for parents and carers that want to gain insight into ways on how to keep children safe online.

Neurodivergence and Mental Health
Wednesday 12 November 12.30pm - 1.30pm
A workshop for parents and carers who want to gain insight into understanding neurodivergence and mental health.

Reducing Conflict
Monday 24 November, 11.00am - 12.00pm
A workshop for parents and carers struggling with conflict within their family life, to understand causes and seek support towards resolution.

Click here to register your interest, and a MS Teams link will be sent to you a few days before your chosen workshop

Poster of Cardiff and the Vale Parent Carer Wellbeing Support Service online workshops - Autumn 2025

Any questions please contact Charlotte Wilton at CharlotteW@familylives.org.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

October 3, 2025

Moray: Free Advice and Support Sessions during Challenge Poverty Week


As part of Challenge Poverty Week, Dr Gray’s Hospital is hosting a series of free advice and support sessions. Each day, a different organisation will be available to provide information and guidance:

Monday 6 Oct – Moray Council Money Advice (9am – 4pm)
Tuesday 7 Oct – Moray Pathways (9.30am – 4pm)
Wednesday 8 Oct – NHS Dental: Prevent ‘Wobbly’ Teeth (9am – 4pm)
Thursday 9 Oct – The Coat Hangar (9am – 4pm, tbc)
Friday 10 Oct – Home Energy Scotland (10am – 2pm)

These sessions are free and open to everyone. 

No booking is required – please drop in and find out more about the support available locally.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

October 2, 2025

Chester: KIDSBANK - Christmas Referrals Now Open!

CHRISTMAS AT KIDSBANK

KidsBank Christmas Referrals are now open and available to families experiencing financial hardship who need support with Christmas gifts for their children.

Christmas Referrals will be open Monday 29th September - Friday 5th December

We ask professional referrers to submit Christmas Referrals in a batch where possible. Referrers will then be contacted to arrange collection once the referrals are complete .


GENERAL WINTER PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS

Our General Winter Referrals are OPEN

Please submit referrals for families who need support with general items including clothing, nappies, toiletries, baby feeding items and equipment.

Please ensure any General Winter Referrals are submitted by Friday 12th December.


PLEASE NOTE - We will close for our Christmas break on Friday 19th December and re-open on Monday 5th January 2026.

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Stoptober 2025:  Let’s quit smoking together this Stoptober!

Stoptober is back! Join thousands of other smokers committing to quit this October.

Even if it’s your first time or you’ve tried before, now is the perfect time to quit smoking. Make it to 28 days smoke-free and you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good.

There’s no need to go it alone. With free tools, advice and support, quitting is easier than you think. We've got your back as you take on the challenge.

For more information on Stoptober and NHS advice on stopping smoking and support for those wanting to quit for good, please go to: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking