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Showing posts with label Welfare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Welfare. Show all posts

April 9, 2025

Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE - Free advice & support



Free weekly advice sessions at the HIVE (King George V Road/Swinton Avenue) 

Speak to one of the advisors in private. Confidentiality guaranteed. 

Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community.

Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 
 

 

April 8, 2025

Blandford: Garrison welfare support



The Welfare support teams and chaplaincy services offer support and advice to all Soldiers, Officers and families living or working on the Garrison

Should you require help and support or have a welfare issue please contact a member of your Welfare Team during normal working hours on:

Blandford Garrison Support Unit (BGSU)

Garrison Welfare Clerk - BlandfordGar-BGSU-WCSO Tel: 01258 481938

Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWWO Tel: 01258 482694

Garrison Welfare Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWO Tel: 01258 481936

11 (RSS) Sig Regt Welfare Team

Unit Welfare Senior NCO - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-Welfare NCO Tel: 01258 482619

Asst Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-AUWO Tel: 01258 482902

Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-UWO Tel: 01258 482901


Out of hours emergency contact the Guardroom on - 01258 482402.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE




April 7, 2025

Leuchars: Fife Council Family Fun Session and Cafe Inc, Tuesday 8th and 15th of April

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Cafe Inc will run afterwards, 1200 - 1300


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Aurora New Dawn: Athena Domestic Abuse Awareness & Recovery Programme – 3 Jun to 22 Jul


Aurora New Dawn’s Athena Domestic Abuse Awareness/Recovery Group is military specific and all online via zoom. This programme is for 8 weeks taking place on Tuesday evenings 3 Jun to 22 Jul, and is open to serving personnel and families worldwide.

Details of how to sign up are on the poster, and to find out more about Aurora New Dawn’s support to the Service community, please go to: https://www.aurorand.org.uk/armed-forces/

April 4, 2025

Colerne: New 21 Signal Regiment Welfare Sway page

Please click here to visit the new 21 Signal Sway page where you can:

  • Meet the wider Welfare team
  • Find details of how to book the Welfare house or flat
  • Discounted park pass information
...and lots more!

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Bovington: Garrison contact houses for short term accommodation use


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To check availability, call during office hours on 01929 402239 or access the online booking form via this link https://forms.office.com/r/sZfRNqXDnL

Please note recent changes to bookings.
Bookings for 7 x nights can be booked at any time.
Bookings for 5+ nights can be booked 3 months in advance.
Bookings less than 5 x nights can be booked 2 months in advance.

For all bookings, a £50 deposit will be required within 7 days of making the booking and the full balance is to be paid 28 days prior to stay. The rate is set at £50 per night for the first three nights, then £25 per night thereafter.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE


April 3, 2025

Shropshire: Parenting Help and Support Line





Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

March 25, 2025

Leuchars: Welcome to the new Station Padre

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 Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

March 20, 2025

Aurora New Dawn - Armed Forces Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking Helpline launches on Mon 31 Mar

 

On 31st March 2025 @ 09:00 Aurora New Dawn are delighted to be launching the first helpline for Royal Naval, British Army, and Royal Air Force personnel and their family members who are victims and survivors of:
  • Domestic abuse
  • Sexual violence
  • Stalking

Coverage is available for all UK forces personnel and their families including those deployed abroad.
The service is independent, confidential, and free - with phone and WhatsApp functionality available.

Please note callers from outside of the UK may need to dial 00 44 333 091 2527

Tidworth: Tidworth Foodbank opening 3rd April 2025, Community Room, Tidworth Leisure Centre


For details of the Salisbury Foodbank please click HERE

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

March 19, 2025

Togetherall: New Year - resources and peer support


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Feeling uncertain about what’s ahead? You’re not alone. @Togetherall is here with free, anonymous peer support anytime you need it—24/7, all year round. There’s also a range of other self-help resources. Connect with others who understand at https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/uk-armed-forces.

March 18, 2025

Grantham: Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service

The Lincolnshire domestic abuse support service (LDASS) 

This service offers improved assistance to Lincolnshire families experiencing domestic abuse.
If you are suffering from domestic abuse please call: 01522 510041. For urgent help, call 999.


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Leuchars: Leuchars Carers Drop-in

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Contact jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars

March 17, 2025

Women in Defence Awards 2025 – Nominations now open, including new International category

The Women in Defence Awards 2025 are now open for nominations, until 2 May 25.

This year there is a new International category; the International Award is designed to recognise individual women or groups of women completing exceptional work in support of the defence of their own country. This award is open to individual women, groups or teams, as members of the Armed Forces, Civil or Public services, or those who work in Defence industries or associated bodies. Locally Employed Civilians (LECs) in overseas locations have been confirmed as eligible for this category.

Details of all categories and how to nominate can be found at: Women in Defence UK | Awards 2025 Criteria

Help for Heroes: Seeking Help and Recovery College Courses


Help for Heroes have a new leaflet to explain how they can support, and how to access this. To view the leaflet please click HERE

There is also a range of courses available through the Help for Heroes Recovery College. Information and the prospectus can be found on the Help for Heroes website: https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/get-help/recovery-college/self-help-guides/

For further details on Help for Heroes services and how to get in touch, please go to: https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

March 13, 2025

March 12, 2025

Aldershot: What's on in Wellesley Woods

 


What’s On at Wellesley Woodlands

Highlights include:

Health Walks: Join us for a gentle stroll every Friday morning from 10-11am starting from different points each week. Enjoy the beauty and diversity in our woodlands with a small friendly group. Children & dogs on leads welcome.

Wellesley Woodlands Sensory Trail: The basic route with suggested sensory stopping points is live on Sensory walks in nature | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk) Further enhancements such as audio recordings and signage will follow as the project develops.

As with nature, we are constantly evolving. If you have any suggestions for events or activities, or you would like to volunteer within Wellesley Woodlands, please do contact us at Wellesleywoodlands@tcv.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.