April 19, 2023

Scotland: Do you know how to opt out of receiving emergency alerts?


Do you know how to opt out of receiving emergency alerts?

If you need to, you can search your phone settings for 'emergency alerts' and then turn off 'severe alerts' and 'extreme threats'.

It's recommended to keep them on for your safety.

Learn more: http://gov.uk/alerts


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

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


Refuge, the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK, have produced a video to guide victims of domestic abuse on managing the Government's Emergency Alerts Test on Sun 23 Apr to ensure they stay safe: Managing Emergency Alerts on your phone to stay safe if you'r​​e experiencing domestic abuse - YouTube

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