Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy & Action Plan

The Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan has been published today, demonstrating Defence's commitment to reduce suicide in the Armed Forces and provide support to those affected by it.

The Strategy establishes eight focus areas: Understand high risk groups within the Armed Forces
Educate the Armed Forces about suicide and its prevention

Enable individual resilience and support personal needs
Enable safe military environments
Enhance organisational management of those at risk
Enable access to support for those at risk
Develop accessible postvention support
Improve organisational learning

To read the full Strategy and Action Plan, please click HERE​

 

Gillingham: New 'Drop-In Hoop into Basketball' at Medway Park Leisure Centre

 

New 'Hoop into Basketball'

Drop-in to our basketball session with Kent Crusaders Basketball club.

Medway Park Sports Centre, Gillingham.

Every Monday (excludes bank holidays and school holidays)5.30pm to 6.30pm (under 10s, ages 7 years to 9 years)

6.30pm to 7.30pm (under 12s, ages 10 years to 12 years)

7.30pm to 8.30pm (under 16s, ages 13 years to 16 years)

The cost is £3 per session.
  
You do not need to book for this session, just turn up, pay and play.  Register upon arrival at Medway Park.

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Scotland: Poppy Scotland Clyde Zip Slide Challenge is Back

Our Zip Slide challenge is back! 10th September 2022

A unique and thrilling way to see Glasgow's cityscape whilst raising funds for Poppyscotland.

This is a 100ft high and 1000ft long challenge, launching off from a crane next to the stunning Glasgow Riverside Museum - which has never been done before!

Experience the thrill of zipping down the Clyde

Just pay a registration fee of £35 and endeavour to fundraise a minimum of £200 to help us make a vital difference to our Armed Forces community.

For more information go to www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/runs-and-challenges/clyde-zip-slide

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland Family Hub Consultation with Families, Children and Young People

 

Click the image to read more about the consultation and take the survey

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Grantham: Come & join the ESS family

ess-compass.co.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Grantham Army Cadets

Grantham Army Cadets at the Cadet Hut, Prince William of Gloucester Barracks. The troop holds activities including: first aid training; shooting; navigation; expedition training; rock climbing; archery; clay pigeon shooting; laser tag; fieldcraft; radio training and competition days between detachments.

2 Squadron of Lincolnshire ACF covers Grantham, Sleaford, Crowland, Market Deeping, Bourne and Stamford.

Cadets must be aged 12, in Year 8 or over to join.

Adult volunteers to help facilitate at detachments are always welcome too!

Potential cadets or adult volunteers should visit www.armycadets.com and select JOIN NOW!

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Gillingham: MEGAN CIC Peer Support Group for People Aged 17-25 Experiencing Mental Health Issues

For further information visit the MEGAN CIC website 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE
 

Rutland Cottesmore: Mental Health where to find the right support in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland County Council Local Offer SEND

Colleagues across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland have created a short animation to help raise awareness of the Local Offer and how it can support those that care for and work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

If you're looking for more information, click here

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Shropshire: Newport Veterans breakfast club 2nd Saturday of every month 10.00-12.00hrs

Information provided by Stafford HIVE