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July 9, 2025

July Quest Magazine is Out Now

To read this issue online, or any previous issues, please go to: Quest Magazine | Quest Online

July 1, 2025

Blackpool: BFC Community Trust Armed Forces Weekly Calendar


Are you an Armed Forces Regular, Reservist, Veteran or immediate family member?

Have a look at the link below to see what Blackpool Football Club Community Trust can offer you.  Many free activities every week and a Naafi break club every Wednesday.



Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

June 23, 2025

NHS ‘Say You Served’: Why Declaring Your Military Affiliation Matters – For You and the Forces Community

Why Declaring Your Military Affiliation Matters – For You and the Forces Community

Whether you’re serving in the Armed Forces or supporting a loved one who is, one simple action can make a big difference: declaring your military connection when registering with your GP, local council, or other public services.

It may seem like a small tick in a box, but this information is crucial—not only for you and your family, but for the wider Armed Forces community.

Why It Matters for You

Declaring your military status ensures that you and your family can access the right services, at the right time. The NHS and local authorities recognise that the needs of serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families can differ from those of the general population—particularly around mobility, deployment, mental health, and continuity of care.

By identifying your military connection, healthcare professionals and service providers can take these unique circumstances into account. This could mean faster access to treatment (Dependent on personal circumstances), for a better understanding of your housing and educational needs during a posting or resettlement.

June 16, 2025

Catterick: SSAFA Mentoring Service Coffee Morning 17th July


 North HIVE Hub, AWS Hipswell Lodge DL9 3AX

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Forces Pension Society Online Armed Forces Pension Update - 25 June 25

25 JUNE 12:30-13:30 - SAVE THE DATE!

The FPS will deliver an online Armed Forces Pensions update for Serving Personnel, Veterans and Dependants at 12:30 on Wednesday 25 June via MS Teams.

It will cover:
  • The latest on the 2015 Remedy (McCloud) implementation.
  • A reminder of how pension benefits are/were earned during service and the ages that deferred pensions are paid.
  • When and how the pension benefits increase.
  • How to obtain a pension forecasts whilst serving or as a Veteran.
  • Dependants Benefits.
  • When and how to claim a deferred pension.
  • The benefits of membership of the Forces Pension Society.
For more information, click here.

June 12, 2025

Civvy Street Magazine – Jun/Jul 25 Issue out now

 

Please click the following link to view this latest edition online: Civvy Street - June/July

June 9, 2025

Fife: The Ruby Boots Project, a peer support network aiming to support children and young people whose parent/guardian is leaving the armed forces.

The Ruby Boots Project is a peer support network aiming to support children and young people whose parent/guardian is leaving the armed forces. There are various challenges that young people may experience during this transition, so they have designed this project to tackle this. 

If you are a child or young person from a veteran/soon-to-be veteran family, or an adult who would be interested in volunteering to help facilitate these group sessions, please get in touch at heather.douglas@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk

We would love to hear from you.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

June 3, 2025

Quest Magazine - June Edition now available


To view online please click this link: https://www.questonline.co.uk/pages/magazine-archive

To view the Quest news update, including a summary of topics covered in the June magazine, please click this link: June Quest Magazine is Out Now.💂

May 13, 2025

Office for Veterans Affairs’ ‘10 Things to Know About Veterans’ animation


The aim of the '10 Things to know about veterans and their families' is to provide a range of stakeholders with the basic knowledge that can support their work with veterans.

Find out more at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-things-to-know-about-veterans-and-their-families

May 8, 2025

Frontfoot Jobs: Engineering job opportunities open nationwide


Frontfoot Jobs are pleased to announce that they now have engineering job opportunities open nationwide.

Please visit their website for more details : https://www.frontfoot.life/jobs and any questions please get in touch with admin@frontfoot.jobs

May 7, 2025

April 3, 2025

Civvy Street magazine – April/May 25 edition now available online

 

The latest edition of Civvy Street magazine is now available to read online at the following link: April/May Civvy Street magazine

March 24, 2025

West Midlands: The Recovery College - Armed Forces Community/Veterans Moving Forwards: Building a Brighter Future Course





The Recovery College, Armed Forces Community/Veterans “Moving Forwards : Building a Brighter Future” Course will be running again, starting from Wednesday 28th May 2025.

The course is aimed at all of the Black Country Armed Forces Community, in particular individuals that have previously served or are currently or about to transition into civilian life.

The dates/times are:

Wednesday 28th May - 10am to 1.30pm

Wednesday 4th June – 10am to 1.30pm

Wednesday 11th June – 10am to 1.30pm

Wednesday 18th June – 10am to 1.30pm

Wednesday 25th June – 10am to 1.30pm

Wednesday 30th July – 10am to 1.30pm

The course will be delivered at the Recovery College Sandwell Campus which is at:

Quayside House,

Rounds Green Road,

Oldbury, B69 2RD


There is also an option to join the training digitally via Zoom, if needed.

Please see poster on how to register

Information from: Central HIVE Hub

March 4, 2025

Op ASCEND – Careers After Service

 
Op ASCEND is a free, government-backed service to support veterans in growing their careers.

Whether you’re a veteran seeking employment or an employer looking to attract skilled veterans to your workforce, find out what signing up to the Op ASCEND service can do for you.

For more information visit: https://careersafterservice.campaign.gov.uk

February 24, 2025

Service Leavers' Guide - latest edition


T​he updated version of the Service Leavers' Guide has now been published on Gov.UK.

Please click the link to read this edition online.

February 17, 2025

Trowbridge: 'Wild Transitions' nature-based therapy for Veterans & Service Leavers, Apr-Jun 2025 dates

 

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To find out more about this scheme, click here to visit the website

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

February 11, 2025

Grantham: Green Chances - a new social gardening group for Veterans

GREEN CHANCES - A new Social Gardening Group for Veterans who love muddy boots, nature and a great cup of tea!

Information provided by Grantham HIVE


January 7, 2025

Lancashire: Preston - Job Opportunity for Mentor with full Training - application extended until 13 Jan 2025


Job Opportunity with Lancashire County Council

Mentor

The way we support children and young people who are experiencing exploitation and extra-familial harm is changing and we are looking to recruit, train and place ex-members of HM Armed Forces, their spouses and partners and serving Armed Forces personnel to undertake the roles of Engagement Mentors within Lancashire's Contextual Safeguarding Service, Children's Social Care.

Please click on the link below for more information and to apply.


Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE