Wiltshire: Free fun cooking courses for Wiltshire & Swindon residents

 

Please click here to find out more and to sign up

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Ripon: Drop in for Young People delivered by Mind 18th Nov

National Self Care Week is nearly here and Mind in Harrogate District will be hosting drop-in for young people!

Ripon Library

Tuesday 18th November, 3.00 – 5:00pm

This drop-in session will offer a safe, supportive space where young people can speak confidentially with trained staff about anything that’s on their mind. No judgment, no pressure, no appointment needed. The library will also be providing additional resources which may help with studying & keeping calm

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Gloucestershire: November Libraries update

Please click here to access these links online

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

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

Topics this month include:

• Brighter minds in darker months: Mental health support for SEND families

• Relaxed pantomimes and grottos to know about this December

• 'Listen to Me' peer support coffee mornings with Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum and activities

• Getting ready for Winter Holiday Activity and Food Programme

• New project by Healthwatch Gloucestershire: Exploring the experiences of young people who are autistic or ADHD

Please click here to read this issue online

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Fife: Some GP practices taking protected learning time Tues 11th November

Some GP practices are taking part in a Protected Learning Time session on Tuesday 11 November between 1pm and 6pm.

Practices take part in a number of sessions throughout the year to allow staff to access training. During this time:

📱 patients requiring urgent care should call 01592 729 250
✅ appointments should attend unless advised otherwise
📲 pharmacies should call 01592 729 250 for urgent enquiries

Access to urgent care for patients of surgeries taking part will continue throughout. 

More information at  https://brnw.ch/21w

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Vale of Glamorgan: Launch of the Vale Family Compass in the Vale of Glamorgan

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Introducing the Vale Family Compass

We are delighted to update you regarding our exciting new development in how families in the Vale of Glamorgan can access information, advice, support and protection.

From Monday 3 November, we launched the Vale Family Compass – a new single front door to access services including:

• Family Information Service (which includes The Index)
• Families First Advice Line
• Team Around the Family
• Vale Parenting Service
• Intake Team

The Vale Family Compass is designed to provide the right support at the right time, helping families get the help they need earlier and more effectively. It brings together resources and services in one place, improving coordination and outcomes for children, young people, parents, carers, their families, and professionals.

What’s changing?

We now have a single point of contact for accessing our Family Information, Early Help and Intake services:

Website: valefamilycompass.co.uk
Phone: 0808 281 6727
Email: familycompass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

You can also follow us on Facebook @ValeFamilyCompass (previously @VOGFIS)

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Civilian mental health support services

Please find below for a selection of links for mental health support agencies in the Wiltshire, Swindon and Gloucestershire areas.

Wiltshire incl. Swindon

• NHS Talking Therapies in BaNES, Swindon & Wiltshire
• Alabare mental health support services in Wiltshire
  
• Wiltshire Mind
  
• Swindon (& Gloucestershire) Mind
• Wiltshire Children & Young People Emotional Wellbeing Service
• Wiltshire Council mental health support info
• Swindon Borough Council mental health support info

Gloucestershire

• Gloucestershire NHS Talking Therapies
• Connect and Offload support service
• Empowering Minds - Rethink Mental Illness support in Gloucestershire
  
• Gloucestershire (& Swindon) Mind
• On Your Mind support finder for 0-25 year olds
• Gloucestershire County Council mental health support info
  
• Other sources of support in Gloucestershire

Please note these lists are not exhaustive and other support services may be available

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

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

Hampshire: The 5C's

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

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

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: The Vine Centre Weekly Timetable

 

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Speak up, save lives: Men’s Health Campaign 2025 (Movember)

This year’s Men’s Health Campaign (better known as Movember) is focusing on the theme of “Speak Up, Save Lives”. This theme encourages men to open up about their struggles, seek support, and take proactive steps toward better health. The campaign aims to break the stigma around mental health and promote regular health checks, especially for cancers that affect men (prostate cancer and testicular cancer).

Why It Matters: Men are often less likely to talk about their health or seek help. Every conversation can make a difference.

Early detection saves lives. That’s why it’s vital to take advantage of tools like the NHS Health Check - a free check-up for adults aged 40 to 74 to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, or dementia. It’s a simple step that can make a big difference.

For those in MOD, more resources can be found on the Army Health Promotion SharePoint site

Hampshire: Surviving Being a Military Partner Four sessions starting on Tuesday 18th November 2025 1pm - 2.30pm

 

Click on Poster for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Powys: Take 3 Parenting Support - Free 6 week group based course

 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Cardiff: Careers Wales - Inclusive jobs fair - celebrating neurodivergence on Wed 12th Nov in Cardiff

Inclusive jobs fair - celebrating neurodivergence

Wednesday 12 November 2025
Careers Wales Unit 4, Churchill House 17 Churchill Way Cardiff CF10 2HH

Free one-hour sessions between 10am – 2pm. Booking is essential
The link below will navigate you to the eventbrite page to book your place:

Book here

The link below will provide you with a poster of the event.

Poster of the event

For more information call 0800 028 4844.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wales: Carers Wales - Me Time - free online sessions for Carers in October & November 2025

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• Monday 3 November 2-3pm Book Club
• Thursday 6 November 1-2pm Gambling Awareness with Adfeiriad
• Wednesday 12 November 1-2pm Public Health Wales screening information
• Wednesday 19 November 11am - 12pm De-clutter with Jane Breeze
• Tuesday 25 November 1-2pm Dwr Cymru

To register for a Me Time session

Me Time Sessions Poster for October and November 2025

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Bovington: Garrison weekly fitness sessions - child friendly

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

West Midlands: Beyond the Uniform Well-being drop in - Ages 11-16 New Road Academy Wednesdays

 Information: Central HIVE Hub

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

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Hampshire Healthy Families Ready Steady Walk

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub