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July 10, 2023

Chester: SPACE Wellbeing Support App for SPACE Families - for Parents/Carers of Children with Additional Needs


SPACE have teamed up with REST EASY to bring you an App designed for parents and carers of children with additional needs, to support the whole families mental health. 

Sign up today using the QR Code below or by following this link: https://airtable.com/shroUmrPcFsCOXBzz.

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Chester: Cheshire West & Chester Council - Weekly Wellbeing Walks - FREE - All Welcome


Join a wellbeing walk taking place near you. 

To find out more visit  http://cwac.co/OiSFS

Information provided by Chester HIVE

July 6, 2023

Lancashire: - Armed Forces Covenant Guide 2023/24


To view the electronic version of this guide please click HERE 

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) update

 


Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.

5 July 2023 - Added guidance on how to report a missing £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment.

New law to ensure domestic abuse victims receive child maintenance gets Royal Assent
A Bill ensuring victims of domestic abuse can receive child maintenance without contact from their abuser has received Royal Assent on Thursday, 29 June 2023.

DWP launches new Midlife MOT website
A new online Midlife MOT has been launched to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance, and to assess what their skills mean for their careers and futures.

Blind Veterans UK July update

 

Please click the image above to read this month's update

Service Family Accommodation (SFA) communications update

 


Update on FDIS performance
For updates on the action DIO is taking to improve the performance of the accommodation contracts, please read the Families First Newsletters which can be found here: Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Online forms for in-home requests are now available on the Pinnacle website
Online forms are now available at In-Home Requests - Pinnacle Service Families to make it easier for families to submit in-home applications for pets, visitors, nannies/au pairs, minor encroachments or to run a business.

July 4, 2023

Office For Veterans' Affairs have launched Op FORTITUDE for homeless Veterans

 

From today, vulnerable Veterans across the country will have access to Op FORTITUDE, a new dedicated referral pathway for homeless Veterans, including those sleeping on the streets.​

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and the organisations working with them are encouraged to contact the Op FORTITUDE hotline on 0800 952 0774 or through a secure web portal at riv.org.uk/opfortitude.​

Find out more HERE

Grantham: Lincolnshire Children's Centres Best Start - Lincolnshire BME Inclusion Service



Working with BME families, supporting parents and their children's integration within the community and helping them in accessing local services. For more detailed information email:

pabced@pablanguages.co.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE