South East London: Mind - Being Dad zoom groups online - 3rd March-24th March 2026

 

Becoming a dad isn't without its challenges. Whether it's your first child or your third, a new baby is a major life transition, bringing different responsibilities and changing the dynamic of relationships. Our Being Dad groups are here to help you navigate fatherhood. 

Open to: New or expectant dads and men who care for children under two years old. 

NB: as this is a Lewisham and Greenwich funded service, priority is given to Lewisham and Greenwich residents, but dads from Bromley, Lambeth and Southwark are welcome too if space is available. 

When: Tuesday evenings 2000hrs-2100hrs - 3rd March - 24th March

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by SE HIVE Hub.

Kent & Medway: Release the Pressure, 24-Hour Support Service

It's natural to feel anxious or under stress in uncertain times. If you are feeling the pressure today, do not suffer in silence.

Release the Pressure is a free, confidential 24-hour service. Support is available whenever you need it.

To get in touch you can:

Text the word 'Medway' or 'Kent' to 85258

Use the Release the Pressure webchat services

Call 0800 107 0160.

Release the Pressure is provided by independent charities and funded by Kent County Council and Medway Council.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hook: Family Support Group parents and children up to 11 years

Information provided by South East HIVE

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

Aldershot: Rushmoor Borough Council Employment & Skills Support for Military Spouses

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Army Health and Wellbeing Campaign - #SupportIsStrength

Your life matters. Help is here. Real people, real support, anytime.

If you are struggling or are worried about a mate, reach out to get help or get them to talk to someone.

Support is always available!

Where to get help is in the AID booklet, available on the Army website at https://www.army.mod.uk/media/v4nn31fj/20260119-suicide-aid-booklet-ac64672.pdf Also available on Defence Connect via these links: AID Suicide Prevention Booklet , AID Suicide Prevention Poster or:

Armed Forces Support Line 24/7 - Call 0800 323 4444

Samaritans 24/7 - Call 116 123

Text SHOUT to 85258 –Text messaging service, available 24/7

You can also speak to your family and friends who know you best, your Unit Medical Officer, Chain of Command, Unit Welfare Team or Padre.

Other information and resources to support can be found at: British Army - Ask For Help,  Army Health and Wellbeing Defence Connect.

#SupportIsStrength #BritishArmy #AskForHelp

Catterick: New to the area? Come along to one of our Family Coffee Mornings

A little reminder of our next two Family Coffee Mornings.

Pop them in your diary!

11th February
11th March
10:00-12:00

The Bridge, DL9 4AF

SEE YOU THERE!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Catterick Connection - Need Advice? Dates for Feb drop ins

These are open to all clients with a military connection - serving personnel, veterans, their carers and families

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Scotland: Online Breastfeeding Support Group - did you know you can get online breastfeeding support in Scotland?

💠 Virtual Tuesdays  

💠 Every Tuesday, The Breastfeeding Network offers an Online Breastfeeding Support group, which is for anyone in Scotland  

💠 Offering mums online 1:1 or group support where ever they may be

💠 Sessions are free - use the link below to receive your log in details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/58624689183 (or you can find the link in the Midlothian Linktree)

💠 Booking closes at 5pm on the day of the group - please book before then.

Dorset: Special Education Needs & Disabilities help and support for ages 0 - 25.

Where to get some help and support

If you’re a bit unsure as to where to go first to find some help and advice relating to your child/young person’s needs then we have put together some information about some of the key places for resources and helpful people to speak to:

Our Local Offer provides information, advice and support for children and young people aged from 0 to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
Visit SEND Local Offer HERE


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

For more information and support services

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

Pembrokeshire: FREE mental health workshops for 11 - 18 year old's starting Sat 24th Jan with Mind Pembrokeshire

FREE mental health workshops for 11 - 18 year olds
Starting on Saturday 24th January 2026 from 5:30-7pm
For six weeks to 28.02.26
A set of six empowerment workshops where we’ll cover

• emotional, mental and physical techniques
• to build resilience, confidence and self-worth.

16 spaces available
To book:
Email: Michelle@pcmind.org.uk or
Call/ Message 07304 034 076

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Grantham: Shine Adult Short Courses

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Dorset: Pilates classes (Wool primary school) Thursday evenings

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Lyneham: Emergency Paediatric First Aid Training - Sat 28 Feb

 

Please click the poster to enlarge

To book, please scan the QR code or click the link below:

AWS event booking form - first aid training

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Royal Wootton Bassett: Wellbeing Cafe alternate Thursdays

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Hereford: 'Healthy Tricks for 26' - 21st Jan & 28th Jan at Bromyard & Ledbury

Talk Community Herefordshire:

Ready to kickstart a healthier 2026?

Join us in Bromyard on 21 Jan and Ledbury on 28 Jan for Healthy Tricks for ’26!
Wellbeing walks, health checks, lifestyle support, friendly trainers, and it’s all free.
Come along and discover what’s available in your community!
Find out more here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

St Andrews: Craigtoun Country Park FREE winter wellness sessions in partnership with Fife Coast & Countryside Trust start 21st January 2026

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Nothing chases away the winter blues quite like getting out in nature and  Winter Wellness Sessions that have been designed with just that in mind. 

The first block will start on Wednesday 21st January and will run for 4 consecutive weeks. 

To request a self-referral form, please e-mail the admin office on: enquiries@friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Brecon: Free Baby Massage Sessions at IBS Community Centre on Mondays

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Grantham: Lincolnshire Flooding Resilience & Mental Wellbeing Roadshow

Information provided by Grantham HIVE