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

September 1, 2025

August 27, 2025

Surrey: Headway


Trained staff offer cognitive sessions to enhance quality of life, recovery and independence, as well as supporting their families and carers.

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

London: Veterans Partnership Better Together


Click on image to find out more.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Wellesley Woodlands health walks - every friday



Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Kent & Medway: Release the Pressure

 


Life can get really tough sometimes but don’t suffer in silence, text the word 'Kent' to 85258 or call 0800 107 0160 for free confidential support.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

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

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Grantham: HWLincs Hidden Voices Project - Health & wellbeing support survey for serving Military personnel

Health and wellbeing support survey for serving military personnel

HWLincs has launched a survey to understand the health and wellbeing support experiences of serving military personnel.
Supported by an Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust grant, the project will identify barriers to support and identify any gaps in existing support options.
The project report will influence service providers to improve their services for the benefit of all serving military forces and their families addressing the issues that have been identified. Services covered by the survey include Defence Medical Services and NHS/social care services. 
It’s vital that serving personnel are supported in the best way possible.

Https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWLincsHiddenVoices5/ 

We are particularly interested in the experiences of those staff who identify as belonging to minority groups, such as carers, people from the LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people from the ethnic minorities.
Lincolnshire is our focus area, but all responses are welcome irrespective of location. Those who would like to participate can complete the survey online or contact us for a physical copy / arrange to do the survey over the phone.
To ensure confidentiality, all responses will be anonymised and people will not be identifiable.
In addition to the survey, we would also like to find people willing to share their stories, either as a case study or as part of a focus group. This too can be anonymous on publication.
Social media and community networks will be a great way for this project to be shared. If you are a member of any of these, please share via the links below.

If we identify specific needs, we will signpost survey participants to available services for support.
HWLincs is a charity specialising in engagement, research and evaluation to provide invaluable insights and recommendations that drive positive change and impact in health, social care and wellbeing. We deliver the Lincolnshire Healthwatch contract which enables us to collect feedback on health and social care issues to influence the provision of those services, amplifying people’s voice in areas of concern.  


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Staffordshire: Children's/Women's Vitamins are available to buy from your Family Hub


 

Information from Central HIVE Hub

Dorset: Child & Adolescent Mental Health service




Dorset Health Care’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Gateway Service is now available across the whole of Dorset. The service manages assessments and provides help for children and young people experiencing problems with their mental health.

It acts as the ‘front door’ of CAMHS and has been introduced to help reduce the wait time for assessments and treatments that young people can experience when accessing the service.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Dorset Council 

August 22, 2025

Llantwit Major: Llantwit Major Leisure Centre Open Day! Free Activities - Sat 13 Sep 25

 
OPEN DAY SEPTEMBER 13TH

Fancy trying out some free classes? Been thinking about joining up but waiting for a sign?

We've got a FREE fully packed day planned for all the family! With workshops and demonstrations for children and adults, local business stalls, Gym programmes, Soft Play and more, we'll have something to entertain everyone!

DM us or give us a call on 01446 403000 to book workshops or classes!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

August 21, 2025

Staffordshire: PANDAS Foundation - Free support - Lichfield


 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, 7-8pm

Meeting at Lichfield Family Hub, Purcell Avenue, WS13 7PH

Babies welcome

More information on PANDAS can be found HERE

Information from Central HIVE Hub

Richmond: Caring with Confidence - Free sessions for unpaid Adult Carers from 24th Sep




Information provided by North HIVE Hub
 

Catterick: Military Families Engagement Event CICC 1st Oct

 

Are you a military spouse or partner? We would like to invite you to a military families engagement event!

The Catterick Integrated Care Centre (CICC) team is hosting this event to hear directly from military spouses and partners about:

What matters most to you in health and care services

Challenges you face when accessing local services

Gaps in service provision

What is currently working well in the local area

Your experiences are invaluable – they will help shape future services and guide research in the community.

Event details:
📍 Location: Catterick Leisure Centre
📅 Date: Wednesday, 1 October 2025
🕙 Session 1: 10:00 – 12:00
🕐 Session 2: 13:00 – 15:00
(You only need to attend one session.)

August 19, 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

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

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.

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

August 18, 2025

Scotland: Breathing Space for anyone over age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety

Breathing Space are a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Breathing Space is funded by the Scottish Government’s Mental Health Unit and the service is operationally managed by NHS 24.

Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you're feeling down - phone 0800 83 85 87

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE