Northwest: Are you missing out on claiming Wraparound Childcare funding?

Think you can’t claim Wraparound Childcare (WAC)?

Is your partner in the Army / Navy / RAF ? Are you returning to work? You may be eligible to claim for up to 20 hours of before and after school care for eligible children aged 4 to 11 years old.

Check if you are eligible:

RN Families - wraparound childcare | Royal Navy | Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk)

Army https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/army/army-families/families-wraparound-childcare]

RAF Families - wraparound childcare | RAF | Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk)

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Hereford: Maternity Voices Partnerships

 

Maternity Voices Partnerships – this is an NHS national initiative, backed by the ICBs to ensure that the voices of women and families are contributing to improving maternity services locally.  Some of the Maternity Voice Partnerships are engaging with local military communities, particularly those with a large serving footprint, addressing the additional challenges of having a baby on the move etc –  this may be of interest to military families.  There is a FB page and a bit more information on the Wye Valley Trust website. Click Here for more info.

Facebook Page : (7) Herefordshire Maternity Voices Partnership | Hereford | Facebook (please be aware link will not open on some devices).

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Rutland Cottesmore: Pinnacle how to get in Touch

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Rutland Cottesmore: Mini Youth Club & Senior Youth Club

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Rutland Cottesmore: Oakham Tennis Club

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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.

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

Start the process here

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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

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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 👆

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