Edinburgh: NHS Lothian Veterans Mental Health Service Veterans drop in

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 NHS Lothian’s Veterans Mental Health Service is running relaxed, informal drop-ins for veterans at the Hive in Edinburgh.

No appointment, no referral, no pressure. Just pop along.

A Veteran Peer Support Worker will be there to offer practical advice, guidance and signposting to veteran-friendly and third-sector services.

DATES:
-Monday 7 December
-Monday 18 January
-Monday 8 February
-Monday 15 March
TIME: 12:30pm – 2:30pm

LOCATION: The Hive, in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Place, Edinburgh EH10 5HF

If you’ve served, you’re welcome.

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Leuchars: Bonfire Night Wednesday 4th November FREE Community Event ***Update***

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*** Message from event organisers.
All attendees will be subject to a bag search upon entry to the event site. Please note that this is a bag search only.
To avoid delays and ensure a smooth entry process, we recommend that attendees allow ample time to arrive, complete the security search, and enjoy the evening's festivities without unnecessary queues.***

There will be no parking available in the areas of Adams Close, Earlshall Rd or any areas in the vicinity. The closest parking area will be in the car park near the Community Centre and Bright Horizons Nursery.

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Scotland: Moving to Scotland? Need to know about Special Educational Needs and the support available?

Moving to a new country and education system can be a worrying and busy time for families with a child with additional support needs.

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. 

Providing easy to understand advice and information about additional support for learning legislation and guidance for families and professionals.

Enquire

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Edinburgh: Veterans Housing Scotland have a new property available in Edinburgh

🏠 New property available on our website, closing date 10th November. 🏠

2-bedroom, unfurnished upper flat located in Edinburgh.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity: https://www.vhscot.org.uk/applicants/properties

Are you a veteran in need of a helping hand with housing, or do you know someone who is? Veterans Housing Scotland is here to help! 

Find out more about how we can help at: https://www.vhscot.org.uk/applicants/process

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Leuchars: Bright Horizons Day Care Centre

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Leuchars: Military Coworking Hub at Leuchars Station

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"Need a break from the kitchen table office/study setup?"

We’ve got just the spot! The MCN (Military Coworking Network) Leuchars hub. 

Your little slice of calm, focus and unlimited tea/coffee heaven. 

For just £30 a year (yep, a whole year!), you’ll get:
💻 Access to a professional office space
💻 900 hours of coworking, about 75 hours per month
💻 Dual screens ready to use
💻 Free use of a colour printer/scanner/photocopier
💻 Free Wi-Fi
💻 Free tea and coffee

Leuchars: RESET Mutual-Aid Support Group, Tues 1800-1900

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Leuchars: The NHS Scotland Armed Forces Talent Programme (AFTP) Ambassador Event Thursday 26th November

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Leuchars HIVE also shares AFTP list of vacancies https://armyhivescotland-latest-nhs-vacancies

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Scotland: Housing Options Scotland 'On Tour', venues across Scotland Wed 30th September - Wed 28th October

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Housing Options Scotland is going out on tour!

Come and talk to them about how the can help you with your housing needs and questions. They can answer questions on selling and buying, private or social renting, sheltered housing, housing for older adults, adapting your home, veterans housing and homelessness. 

You can also register to get further 1-to-1 support – remember, the service is free and independent.

There are two sessions each day and light refreshments will be provided.

Find out more and book your place 👉 https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/ontour/

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Leuchars: Temporary Road Closure, School Hill

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Closure of School Hill Leuchars from the 2/11/26-6/11/26.
Please be aware of the following road closure for 5 days while works are carried out.

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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.

St Andrews: Craigtoun Country Park Sensory Santa Sunday Sunday 13th December

Craigtoun Country Park are keeping the morning of Sunday 13th December nice and quiet, specially for children with sensory issues.

To find out more or to book What's On | Craigtoun Country Park

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St Andrews and Cupar: Kinship Carers - New Support Groups

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MOD ‘UK Nursery Authority’ childcare support: How to register and claim

From 1 September 2026, eligible working Service families who live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with early years childcare costs.

If you would get 'free' (Government funded) childcare hours if based in England, Defence’s UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) childcare scheme will now help cover the difference in cost where you live.

It’s important to understand that UKNA does not give you a childcare space. It pays back money to eligible families who have already paid for early years childcare.

Who is eligible for UKNA

You may register for UKNA, if all the following apply:

• You are a Regular or Full-Time Reserve (Full Commitment) member of the Service
• Your family lives in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
• Both parents (or the sole parent in a single-parent family) earn at least the same as 16 hours a week at the UK National Minimum or Living Wage
• Neither parent (or the sole parent) earns more than £100,000 adjusted net income a year
• Your child is recorded and verified on JPA
• Your child is aged 9 months to 3 years old, in Scotland and Wales ​
• Your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old, in Northern Ireland
• You have an active Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) account for your child: ‘active’ means you confirm your details every three months and get the top-up from HMRC when you add money
• Your childcare provider accepts TFC payments – all UKNA claims must first be paid through your child's TFC account
• Your child lives with you at least half the time, unless you're separated for Service reasons

How to register and claim

Leuchars: Leuchars Station Toy Drive Christmas 2026

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This year’s toy drive is in corporation with Fife Council Children’s Services department in support of Children and Families in need.

Please drop of any donations to Leuchars Station Headquarters 0800-1600hrs from Mon 26 Oct- Fri 04 Dec 2026.

We will be collecting for children ages between 0-18. Gifts must be NEW and UNWRAPPED

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 14th October 2026

The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHS Scotland-wide recruitment initiative for the armed forces community. 

It supports service leavers, veterans, spouses, partners, dependants, reservists, cadets, and cadet forces adult volunteers to enter our workforce.

Vacancies

See the AFTP newsletter here

For more information about the AFT programme - webpage

Leuchars: AWS Autumn Wellness Trips, October - December

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Wrap up warm and cosy and join Jane from AWS for wellness walks through Autumn nature. Explore various locations across Fife and Dundee.

🍂Tues 27th Oct - Camperdown Park, Dundee

🍂Tues 10th Nov - Tentsmuir Forest

🍂Tues 24th Nov - Dundee Riverside

🍂Tues 8th De - St Andrews Beach Park

Open to military families, register with jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk

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Leuchars: AWS and Leuchars Welfare Seasonal Craft Sessions for military families only

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Limited availability

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Leuchars: Leuchars Station Welfare team FREE Halloween Party Wednesday 21st October for Military families only

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There will be no charge to attend the Halloween party but please register your child with the welfare team so that we can ensure we have enough sweets and snacks.

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Leuchars: October Holidays Stay & Play with AWS- next session Friday 16th October

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