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April 6, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: Oakham Tennis Club

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Colchester: Find Your Active with Active Essex

Being active releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good - boosting your self-esteem, helping you concentrate and feel better.
@ActiveEssex #FindYourActive highlights all the ways you can get moving to benefit not only your mental but physical wellbeing as well.

To find our more click here.

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Colchester: Home-Start Essex: You can refer yourself!

Start the process here

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

April 5, 2023

Looking for advice on how to save money on your energy bills?




Click here to visit the website for further details on how energy saving actions and more can add up to big savings.

Scotland: Unforgotten Forces, Veterans Guide to Later Life in Scotland



The 2023 edition of the popular Age Scotland Veterans Guide to Later Life in Scotland, the indispensable free guide for everyone aged 60+ in Scotland who has served in HM Armed Forces. 

The guide offers dedicated information and advice, and contacts for support services and organisations, on topics including health, hosing and money.

The guide can be viewed here


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Latest issue of Unforgotten Forces magazine is out now


The latest issue of Unforgotten Forces magazine is out now. Inside you'll find an introduction to Fighting with Pride in Scotland, features on the experiences of older female veterans, and an in-depth look at support for older veterans in rural areas with stories from Legion Scotland, Combat Stress, FirstLight Trust for Veterans and Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs.

We have a focus on support for independent living, including a spotlight on Blesma, The Limbless Veterans. 

We also report on how DMWS and Fares4Free are collaborating to offer escorted hospital journeys for veterans that need them

To read the latest edition click on image above 👆


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

DIO - Service Family Accommodation Newsletter - Families First - Issue 5

 



DIO has published their Families First Newsletter - Issue 5. To read, please CLICK HERE

April 4, 2023

Managing Emergency Alerts on your phone to stay safe if you're experiencing domestic abuse



The government has rolled out it's new Emergency Alerts system following the test alert received in April.

These alerts will be used to let you know about emergency situations (like severe flooding) through your mobile phone. However, the alert will be accompanied by a loud sound even if your phone is on silent.

If you live with an abusive partner this could alert them to any secret or secondary phones that you may have. Here's how you can turn alerts off, both on Android phones and on iPhones: Managing Emergency Alerts on your phone to stay safe if you're experiencing domestic abuse - YouTube

If you’re afraid of your partner call the free 24 hours a day National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247, or live chat with them Monday-Friday, 3-10pm by going to nationaldahelpline.org.uk.

Op Courage - specialist care for Service Leavers, Reservists, Veterans and their families


Armed Forces Special Stakeholder Brief


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