Northern Ireland: Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) SEND Support Services

EANI have introduced a way for you to contact their SEND Support Services. 

There is now one number to call to access support: 028 9031 7777

Information provided by HIVE NI

Kent County Council: Support for new parents who want to quit smoking

Are you a new parent who wants to quit smoking? 

The KCC Smokefree Team has launched a pilot to support parents with a baby under twelve-weeks old with:

- home visits from a specialist adviser

- access to prescription products to help you quit including a free e-cigarette starter kit.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hampshire: Home Start support for military families

 

Home Start volunteers help families with children age 0-11 years deal with the challenges they face. They support parents (including military families) to learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children.

Click on the QR code to access further information of other areas of support that Home Start can help with.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Gloucestershire: Upcoming online antenatal infant-feeding workshops

 

This workshop focuses mainly on healthy, term new-born feeding, giving you practical tips, evidence-based guidance, and real-life strategies to help you feel prepared and confident.

Whether you're a first-time parent or welcoming another baby, this friendly session—led by the Gloucestershire Maternity Specialist Infant Feeding Team—offers expert advice, interactive discussions, and plenty of time for your questions.

While focusing primarily on breastfeeding, the team do also discuss expressing breastmilk and alternative feeding methods and welcome any further questions on feeding topics that might not have been expanded on.

Please click here to reserve a spot

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: 'Wild Roots to Recovery' nature-based therapy for the Armed Forces Community

 

Click here to find out more

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Gloucestershire: Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum regular events and ongoing support

 

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Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum is a voice for those with lived experience of being a Parent Carer (this means parents and/or carers of children with any disability, SEN, condition, impairment or additional need). We can create a bridge to the providers of statutory services to help build better services for all families of disabled children in Gloucestershire.

Events take place all across Gloucestershire throughout the year, with a selection included in the posters above.

Want to find out more? Visit the website at https://www.glospcf.org.uk/ or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Gloucestershireparentcarers

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Extreme heat red warning - hot weather advice from Wiltshire Council

 

The Met Office has issued a Red extreme heat alert for Wiltshire on Wednesday and Thursday this week, with temperatures potentially reaching 39C.

Wiltshire Council's advice is:

• Regularly check the Met Office website for the latest updates
• Look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated, particularly older and more vulnerable people
• Stay cool indoors and close curtains on rooms directly in the sunlight
• Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
• Never leave anyone or any pets in a closed, parked vehicle, particularly older people, infants, young children or any animals
• Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm, when the UV rays are strongest
• Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat, if you have to go out in the heat
• Avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day
• Avoid walking dogs in the heat of the day - walk them either very early in the morning or late at night, or don't walk them at all for a few days
• If you need to travel by road or rail please prepare for the journey by bringing plenty of water - there could be disruption to travel networks
• If you decide to cool off in open water please take care and follow local safety advice
• If you need any non-emergency health advice, please call NHS 111 or speak to your local pharmacy

For more advice and updates regarding Council services, Schools and the county's roads, please click here

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Richmond: Mind Matters - every Friday at Richmond Town Hall

 Every Friday at Richmond Town Hall

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Hampshire: Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP)

Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) is a statutory body that leads on keeping children safe and ensuring their wellbeing in the local authority (LA) area of Hampshire. The Partnership includes local agencies who work together to make sure that child protection services in Hampshire are effective and keep our children safe.

For the latest news click HERE

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Kent & Medway: Domestic Abuse Support

 

Trigger Warning: Domestic abuse can lead to a person feeling like there is no escape and having suicidal thoughts. 30% of suspected suicides in Kent and Medway have domestic abuse as a factor (@KentPolice).

Support services are there for anyone experiencing abuse and can provide practical and emotional support including refuge, safe accommodation, specialist programmes and 1-2-1 help.

Find help and resources:

Domestic Abuse (domesticabuseservices.org.uk)

Mental health - Kent County Council

Every Mind Matters - Kent County Council

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub 

Chatham: save a baby's life workshop - 9th July 1800-2000hrs

The Royal Life Saving Society UK's 'Save a Baby's Life' workshops aim to teach basic emergency skills to anyone who cares for a baby. 

You will learn:

- Infant Life Support (CPR)

- Infant choking (diagnosis and treatment)

- Infant drowning (diagnosis and treatment)

Held at the Lampard Centre, Brompton, Sally Port, ME7 5BU. Deadline for bookings is 6th July 1600hrs. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

MOD’s Families Hub is now in its second year – have you used it yet?

 

Bovington: Tank museum 'On Track' event - Thurs 8th Oct Register now.

Credit: Tankmuseum

On-Track is FREE to attend, and FREE to exhibit. It offers valuable insights on mental and physical health, signposting toward useful communities and organisations that can support the armed forces community, networking opportunities with like-minded organisations, and a Q&A session to address your questions.

The UK Armed Forces community includes:

• Serving Personnel: Regular and reserve members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
• Veterans: Anyone who has served for at least one day in the Regular or Reserve Armed Forces.
• Families: Spouses, civil partners, children, and dependent relatives of serving personnel or veterans.
• The Bereaved: The immediate family members and dependents of Service personnel and veterans who have died, regardless of whether the death was connected to their Service.
• Cadet Force Adult Volunteers & Merchant Navy: Adults who volunteer for cadet forces and members of the Merchant Navy who served on commercial vessels in support of legally defined UK military operations

For more information about the event and to register click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wiltshire: Latest SEND newsletter including 'Inclusive Wiltshire' webinar - Tue 30 Jun

 

Inclusive Wilshire has now launched!

The scheme brings together local activities that are accessible for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with additional needs, making it easier to find inclusive opportunities in your area. More than 3,600 applications submitted so far, and more coming in every day.

Wiltshire Council are holding a webinar on Tuesday 30 June from 6pm where they will share the latest updates on Inclusive Wiltshire and what it means for you and your family.

To sign up, or just for further information and the latest updates, please click here

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Maidstone: The Kent Wellness Festival - Saturday 13th June - Sunday 14th June 2026 Detling Showground, Maidstone

 

 
The Kent Wellness Festival is a 2 day celebration of all aspects of the wellness industry including talks, workshops and practical classes.

Whether your interest is fitness, nutrition, health, holistic wellbeing, meditation, yoga, mindfulness, spirituality, or any aspect of self-development & self-improvement, this is the event for you.

Mixing the old with the new, we are creating an event for like-minded individuals to come together to improve and enhance all aspects of their own well-being, self-development & self-improvement.

We aim to inspire, educate, challenge, innovate, support, heal, enrich and empower through workshops, talks, practical classes, readings and treatments.

The event is a great opportunity to discover the best wellness professionals and businesses in the industry and we endeavour to give our customers the tools to create the best balance of themselves to achieve a full and happy life.
Over 70 hours of talks, workshops and classes held by top wellness industry professionals, all included in the ticket price

• 7 workshop & studio spaces

•  Yoga, Meditation & Gong Baths

•   Traditional & Alternative Fitness Classes

•   Inspirational Self-Development talks

•  Psychic's, Mediums & Clairvoyants Tent

•  Holistic Day Spa

•  Wellness Marketplace

•  Chill out areas

  International food to suit a wide range of tastes & dietary requirements

 A great day out alone, with friends or family

Click Here for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Powys: Free Motorcycle Engagement Day on Sun 14th June at Crossgates Service Station

Powys County Council:

Love riding in Powys? Let’s keep it safe.

Join us at our Motorcycle Engagement Day and meet the organisations working to keep riders safe on our roads.

Whether you’re a local rider or visiting our scenic routes, come along for expert advice, safety tips and information on FREE rider training and first aid courses.

Crossgates Service Station (near Llandrindod Wells)
Sunday 14 June | 9am–3pm
Open to all riders – spread the word!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: SEND Information Day, for parents & carers - Wed 8 Jul

 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hereford: Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) Stay & Play

 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Leconfield: Family Drop In Sessions - Every second Monday, starting Monday 8th June

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Grantham: Do you look after someone? We're here to support you

Lincolnshire Carers Service

Information provided by Grantham HIVE