Staffordshire: ChatHealth in Staffordshire and Stoke - Are you 11-19 years old?

 Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Blandford: Activity based day for parents & young person age 11 -15 - Thurs 26th March

 

Places are limited. If you are a  family with children age 11 - 15 and would like to attend, please apply for places as soon as possible using the ‘Scan to book’ QR code (on poster above)

For anyone who doesn’t have a scan facility on their phone, parents/carers can book online at Living with Parents Workshop registration form and survey – Fill in form. Registration includes a short survey asking parents what they feel communication is like with their child/teen at the moment.

Each child must be accompanied by one parent/carer. To book places for a second child and parent/carer, please rescan and fill in the registration form again.

The workshops are school approved, so don’t affect attendance, however parents must notify their child’s school in advance.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wiltshire: Free online Family Learning info session for parents and carers - Tue 24 Feb

 

This will be an opportunity for parents and carers to meet the team and learn about the available courses, as well as how they can help promote family wellbeing.

Click here to book your free space!

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Gloucestershire: 'Stay well this Winter' campaign from NHS Gloucestershire

Find out more about these campaigns at https://www.onegloucestershire.net/campaigns/winter/

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

North East: Military Veteran Football

Welcome to Military Veteran Football Club, a unique initiative founded in 2022 by a dedicated team of veterans: David (RAF), John (Army), Russ (Navy), and Laura (Dependant). Based in the North East of England but extending our reach across the UK, we are committed to providing casual football sessions for military veterans and service personnel.

At MVFC, we believe that everyone deserves a place to play. Our ethos is simple: any veteran or service member, regardless of age, gender, ability, or length of service, is welcome to join our sessions. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where individuals can be themselves, fostering both physical and mental well-being while combatting social isolation.

Led by veterans who understand the unique challenges of military service and the transition to civilian life, our sessions are designed to promote camaraderie, fitness, and friendship. Join us on the pitch to connect with fellow veterans, enhance your physical health, and enrich your life through the power of football. Together, we can build a supportive community that celebrates resilience and unity.

contact us

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Strensall: Health Child Service Drop in Clinic, Every 2nd Thursday of the month 10:00 – 12:00

A baby Drop In Clinic will be held in Hurst Hall Community Centre, on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Pop along to have your baby weighed and speak to local midwives. For further information please see the following link:

Healthy Child Service – Raise York

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

Dorset: New kickboxing classes (Wool) Starts Sun 15th March.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Aldershot: Home Start wellbeing group Mondays 1000hrs - 1130hrs

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot : (S.L.A.M) Sweat Like a Mother Classes Every Mon, Wed, and Fri 0930hrs Pre and Post Natal exercise classes

 

We are inside October - March at the Princes Hall, Aldershot, then outside at the Wellington Statue,  Aldershot, April - September.

Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: Online dyslexia workshop for parents and carers - Wed 4 Mar

 

This session will allow parents and carers to find out what dyslexia is, how schools and other agencies in Wiltshire identify and support literacy difficulties, and ways to help at home.

Please click here for further information and to book online

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Bovington: Garrison medical centre & local NHS doctors/dentists

Service Personnel only

The centre is open 

Mon, Tues & Thurs 0800 - 1630
Wed & Fri 0800-1230 

Closed weekends

Contact reception on 01929 403474

E-consult services 

Spouses/Partners & children

Register with NHS medical services in Wool village or Bere Regis (nr Bovington)

Wellbridge Practice. 

Meadow Lane, Wool BH20 6DR - 01929 462376
Website link: The Wellbridge Practice for opening times, contact details, booking appointments, joining the practice, prescriptions etc.  

Bere Regis Surgery.  

Manor Farm Road BH20 7HB - 01929 471268

Website link: Bere Regis Surgery for opening times, contact details, booking appointments, joining the practice, prescriptions etc.  

To find a dentist in the local area click HERE If you do not have a SFA address yet, use BH20 6JA  postcode to help refine your search area.  

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

London: Veterans Partnership Better Together

Click on image to find out more.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Dorset: New Lidl store opened in Wareham.

The long awaited 1,400 square metre supermarket opened its doors to customers on Thursday 12th February. 

Directions: Sandford Road, Wareham. BH20 7DD

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wiltshire: Wiltshire Libraries - Multi-sensory stories - For children and young people - Free to borrow from Wiltshire Libraries

  Information provided by South West 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 

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

Aldershot: Hampshire Healthy Families Ready Steady Walk

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hampshire: TalkPlus talking therapies

 

Are you feeling Stressed, Anxious, Low Mood or having Panic Attacks then you need to talk to TalkPlus which is a friendly, effective and FREE service for veterans and military family members.

This service is a friendly team made up of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) \high Intensity CBT Therapists, Counsellors, Clinical Psychologists and Mindfulness practitioners.

We can offer Therapy sessions via face to face, video, telephone and instant messenger!

Your GP can refer you, or you can head over to our website or call our admin team as listed below:

Call: 01252 533 355
Text Us: 07984 385248
Email: frimleyicb.talkplus@nhs.net
Website: www.talkplus.org.uk

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Scotland: Confused about where to access the healthcare you need?

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By getting the Right Care in the Right Place, we can all keep well and get the help we need quickly, safely, and as close to home as possible.

💻NHS INFORM - check symptoms and find health advice to help you stay well.

📲 NHS 24 ONLINE APP - use the chatbot to check your symptoms and find nearest services.

💊 PHARMACIST - help and advice with minor ailments and prescription medication.

🧠 MENTAL WELLBEING - online and telephone resources to help with mental health.

👁 OPTOMETRIST - help with eye problems including sticky eyes or reduced vision.

Gov.uk News: Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are reminding the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products under any circumstances due to an ongoing risk of infection associated with their use.

Additionally, UKHSA and MHRA would like to remind people that non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, of any type or brand, should not be used for first aid, applied on broken or damaged skin and should never be used for cleaning intravenous lines.

There have been 59 confirmed cases of Burkholderia stabilis associated with some non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products - identified in an outbreak in the United Kingdom from January 2018 to 3 February 2026. A small number of cases continue to be detected.

To read this news article in full, please visit: Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes - GOV.UK