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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures

The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.


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

December 15, 2025

Catterick: RESET - Helping Military Personnel address problematic behaviours and addictions every Tues




Information provided by North HIVE Hub
 

North East England: Mental Health Charity for Veterans

 

Anxious Minds is a mental health veterans charity based in the North East.

Their counselling centres in Wallsend, North Tyneside and Blyth, Northumberland offer free counselling to veterans and family members for an agreed period.

Services are accessed through referral to the Anxious Minds Veteran Recovery College.

Programmes include tailored therapeutic courses, one-to-one counselling, peer-led groups and outdoor therapy such a woodland walks.

Their Hope Recovery Centre runs drop-in events open to all, with events including mindfulness and Tai Chi, along with a veterans and community kitchen offering nutritious, low-cost meals and a weekly breakfast club


Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Bath, Swindon & Wiltshire: Free Wellbeing Workshops with BSW Recovery College

 

The course list for January '26 to March '26 has now been published on the BSW Recovery College website.

Upcoming online courses include:

  • ADHD - Minds Of All Kinds
  • Managing Anxiety
  • Building Resilience
  • Managing Intense Emotions
  • Self Kindness
Other sessions are also available face-to-face in Swindon, Bath and Trowbridge.

Click here to find out more

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Wales: Launch of the new Welsh Government Additional learning needs (ALN) parent and carer toolkit

 

Launch of the new Welsh Government Additional learning needs (ALN) parent and carer toolkit

Developed with parents, carers and professionals from across education, health and social care, local authorities and third sector, it explains how the system works and where support is available for children, young people and families.

All resources are available in English and Welsh, with accessible versions including Easy Read.

Additional learning needs (ALN) parent and carer toolkit

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

December 11, 2025

Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closure

 


The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email: 
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on www.army.mod.uk/hives, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.

December 9, 2025

Gloucestershire: Latest 'Families in Partnership' e-newsletter for families with SEND

 

Highlights this month include:
  • Helping your child navigate the sensory pressures of Christmas
  • Festive Lights - where to enjoy them sensitively in Gloucestershire this solstice
  • Carer support over Christmas
  • SEND Information Fair 2026 - Mon 9 Feb
  • Peer support coffee mornings
  • December activities


Please click here to read this latest update online

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

St Athan: Men's Group, every Tues 10 - 12 at The Gathering Place, St Athan

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Catterick: AWS SEND Haven every Wednesday


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

December 8, 2025

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.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

London: Veterans Partnership Better Together


Click on image to find out more.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

December 3, 2025

NHS England: Calling All Young Carers! Workshop dates for Dec 25 and Jan 26


To register for a workshop please email: ENGLAND.NHSTHINKCARER@NHS.NET

For more information about the support and resources available to young carers in the Service community, please contact Army HIVE on RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk, PM via our social media pages, or use our blog enquiry form (from the blog menu please go to: “If you need further information Please contact us: here.

December 2, 2025

Shropshire: A free, confidential 24/7 mental health text support service - NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin


A free, confidential 24/7 mental health text support service. This is available for all ages in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and is delivered by qualified mental health professionals.

Information: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: Men's Mind Makeover - Free Project in Tamworth starting 21 January 2026


 Register HERE

Information: Central HIVE Hub

December 1, 2025

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.

Scotland: Getting the medicine you need

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE