Op RESTORE is the new name for the Veterans Trauma Network.
CLICK HERE for full details
Generic and local information for the UK Military community including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
This is best viewed through a personal device because the MODnet firewall may prevent access to some links.
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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures
The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.
Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.
We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.
To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.
Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.
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The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.
Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.
We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.
To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.
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June 28, 2023
June 27, 2023
HM Prison & Probation Service ‘Advance Into Justice’ Armed Forces recruitment – now open for applications

Advance into Justice offers a wide range of roles within both prison and probation environments across England and Wales.
Visit their website HERE
Further information is contained in their booklet HERE
Lyneham: Bouncy castle for hire from 5Bn Welfare team
To book please scan the QR code or email vanessa.armand100@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Chester: Cheshire West & Chester Libraries - eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines - available from Borrowbox & Libby
Dip your toe into the best books of 2023 so far available now on BorrowBox!
With new releases from perennial favourite authors to smash-hit debuts.
With new releases from perennial favourite authors to smash-hit debuts.
Borrowbox is free to use - for further information click HERE
Also enjoy our collection of eAudiobooks and eMagazines
Also enjoy our collection of eAudiobooks and eMagazines
Information provided by Chester HIVE
June 23, 2023
The Poppy Factory - new families employment programme
The Poppy Factory are launching a brand new Families Employment Programme!
The programme is designed to support adult family members or carers of veterans with health conditions get back into work, change careers, begin volunteering or improve their current employment situation.
The one to one support is offered fully remotely via video call, email and telephone.
June 21, 2023
National Cyber Security Centre - phishing: spot and report scam emails, texts, websites and calls
'Phishing' is when criminals use scam emails, text messages or phone calls to trick their victims. The aim is often to make you visit a website, which may download a virus onto your computer, or steal bank details or other personal information.
This link explains how to report phishing attempts, and protect yourself from scammers.
This link explains how to report phishing attempts, and protect yourself from scammers.
June 19, 2023
Review of offer for Serving Personnel and their families published
The Haythornthwaite Review of Armed Forces Incentivisation (HRAFI) is an independent review of terms and conditions – "the offer" – for Service Personnel. It also seeks to determine ways to attract and retain new and next generations out to 2035 and beyond. Click the link below to read the review.
Agency and Agility: Incentivising people in a new era - a review of UK Armed Forces incentivisation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Agency and Agility: Incentivising people in a new era - a review of UK Armed Forces incentivisation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Staffordshire: Forces Families Jobs - Defence Medical Services
Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE
June 15, 2023
Chester: LGBT Support Group - Saturdays at 10.30-11.30 - Rage Fitness Centre, Blacon
LGBTQIA+ Support Group every Saturday at 1030 till 1130 at the Rage Fitness Wellbeing Centre in partnership with Calm Coffee.
This is a support group for people within the LGBTQIA+/ alternative community to get together to support each other and for allies to support us as well.
This group is to help build confidence in a supportive community environment within the Blacon/ Chester area for the LGBTQIA+/ alternative community to stand strong and proud, while feeling that they can do that in a safe environment.
No need to book just turn up.
Information provided by Chester HIVE
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