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April 13, 2023

Kent and Medway Integrated Care System: Employment Support and Advice from the Health and Care Academy

 

The academy is a partnership of health and care organisations in Kent and Medway aimed at supporting people who are looking for careers in health and social care.

We can support with jobs advice, career guidance and development, apprenticeships as well as opportunities to gain management, specialist and leadership training.

We want to attract young people to pursue a career in health and care, develop the skills of existing staff members and help colleagues to become the next generation of leaders.

Kent and Medway is a great place to live, learn and work and the academy aims to attract and retain the very best people in a job they love.

Read more

Information provided by Chatham HIVE



April 12, 2023

Chatham: Medway Shared Lives - Become a Shared Lives Carer

 

There are adults in Medway who are not able to live on their own and need support and companionship, and someone who can help them learn to live more independently. If you enjoy other people's company and want to help, contact Shared Lives now.

Paid roles (full and part time available)
 
Earn up to £1992+ per month tax free

Full training and ongoing support
 
To apply and to find out more visit: medway.gov.uk/sharedlives

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

April 11, 2023

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)

Information provided by Chester HIVE

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).

Information provided by Hereford HIVE.

April 6, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: Pinnacle how to get in Touch

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Mini Youth Club & Senior Youth Club

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE
 

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.