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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures

The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.


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July 28, 2023

Wiltshire: Explore Wiltshire past and present via the new app

 
Now it’s summer, it’s a great time to get out and explore your local market town or city, and find out about Wiltshire’s hidden history along the way with our new ‘Explore Wiltshire’ app. It features trails that all the family and visitors can enjoy, and information about historical landmarks, cultural sites and significant events that have helped to shape Wiltshire’s landscape.

The free, easy to use location-aware app includes an introduction from Phil Harding of Wessex Archaeology and a popular member of the former Channel 4 Time Team programme, with historic photos, engravings and information from the archives of the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.

So what are you waiting for - download and get exploring now!

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Catterick: ABF Catterick Race Day 8th Aug


Information provided by Catterick HIVE Hub

 

July 26, 2023

Stafford: Rainbows-Brownies-Girl Guides

 

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE

July 25, 2023

Colchester: Patient Access at Colchester Medical Centre is changing with the transition to Virtual Sick Parade: 31 July





Link to eConsult: colchestergroup.webgp.com/

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE

 

Edinburgh: Centrica Customer Service Advisor vacancy


Customer Resolution Advisor This is a permanent full-time position (37 hours per week)

Location - We’re looking for people who can work from home and commute to the Edinburgh office when required. Currently, we ask you to come into the office a minimum of once a month, and your leader will let you know any additional occasions you’re required to come into the office which is likely to happen.


Start date - Various Start Dates Ending November 2023

Salary £24,945 per annum+ annual bonus of up to 16% (paid quarterly)

For further details and to apply go to 👉 https://www.centrica.com/job

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

July 18, 2023

The Independent Review of UK Government Welfare Services for Veterans

 

On 2 March 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) jointly commissioned an Independent Review of UK Government welfare services for veterans. The review was to investigate the role, scope and breadth of UK Government welfare provision for veterans, including by the MOD under the Veterans UK banner.​

The review can be read HERE​

July 13, 2023

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) - Veterans' Adjustment Passports

 

New Adjustments Passports will support hundreds of sick and disabled Armed Forces leavers’ to start and stay in work, delivering on a key Government priority to remove barriers to the labour market and grow the economy.

The scheme, announced by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday 11 July, will help those leaving service with an injury, disability or health condition move more smoothly into employment.

Find out more HERE​

Grantham: Fairy Dell, free fun water splash activity


Check out Fairy Dell if in Skegness. A free fun activity for the children and water splash!

Chester: Mentell in Chester - Hoole Community Centre - Bi-weekly Monday 7-9pm


Mentell provide circles for men aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement, have a look at their website for more information: https://mentell.org.uk

Information provided by Chester HIVE