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January 30, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: Information Service (RIS) Forces Connect App

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

 

JCCC Virtual Contact Card


The Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) have produced a Virtual Contact Card for Service Personnel and their families.

Download, save and share with family members today!

January 26, 2023

HIVE 2022 Enquiries

 

Advocating for vulnerable veterans: the Acute Hospital Settings programme


TAFCTF are hosting a webinar on Tuesday 31 January.

The positive impact of Armed Forces advocates on veterans in acute hospital settings will share more on the latest findings from the Supporting Armed Forces in Acute Hospital Settings programme.


You’ll hear from the programme lead Steven Inman and Project Co-ordinator Gemma Calvert, as well as programme evaluators at Chester University, Dr Becky Randles, Lottie Ainsworth- Moore, and Professor Alan Finnegan.


TAFCTF are also honoured to be joined by four of the projects from across the UK who’ll be sharing insights into the work they are doing for vulnerable veterans.


It’s free to join for this great learning opportunity, click here to register​

Albemarle Barracks: Welfare House available to hire

The Welfare house is located next to the welfare department which can be booked by all service personnel and their close relatives. The Welfare house is a two bedroom house available to hire at a cost of £35 per night, bookings are required 48hrs in advance. For more information and booking, contact the welfare department on 0191 2393475

Information provided by Newcastle HIVE

 

Colchester: Parking discounts at the Castle


Colchester Castle is the latest business to sign up to the innovative MiPermit Discounts scheme from the North Essex Parking Partnership. Visitors to the historic site can now benefit from discounted town centre parking when using the MiPermit app.

Visitors can receive £1 off their parking, when purchasing two adult entry tickets or one family entry ticket.

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

January 25, 2023

Lancashire: Multiply - Free courses to help you understand bank accounts, loans, credit ratings etc

Would you benefit from some help to understand bank accounts, loans, credit ratings or other financial information?
Multiply can help. With free and flexible courses, you can boost your knowledge and skills in a way that suits you.

Find out more here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/jobs/multiply/


Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Staffordshire Jobs & Careers support for Residents


Looking for work, training, or employment support? Staffordshire Jobs & Careers brokerage service can help.

If you’re unemployed, receiving benefits, looking for a first job, returning to work or changing careers, we can give you the right advice and support to get you work-ready and to find employment.

Working with all of Staffordshire residents including adults with disabilities, ex-offenders, Armed Forces Community, Supported Internships, Graduates and undergraduates.

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE.

Hereford: Now we're talking - Support from CAMHS


There's lots we can do to look after our mental health, including for children and young people.
Check about the CAMHS website for information, tips and support:  https://camhs.hacw.nhs.uk/

Information provided by Hereford HIVE.