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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 28, 2025
Wiltshire: SEND newsletter including back-to-school information and guidance
Please click here to read this latest newsletter online
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE
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.
Kent & Medway: Release the Pressure
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
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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
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
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.
Find help and resources:
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
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
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
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