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July 24, 2023

Grantham: South Kesteven District Council - information on operated car parks


What you need to know for car parking in the SKDC operated car parks, plus online car parking fees@ southkesteven.gov.uk parkopedia.co.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

July 20, 2023

Grantham: On camp 2 X AED'S to save lives. In the event of a heart attack/cardiac arrest

Can be accessed by untrained personnel as automated. Located at Guardroom & Gymnasium.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

July 18, 2023

The Independent Review of UK Government Welfare Services for Veterans

 

On 2 March 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) jointly commissioned an Independent Review of UK Government welfare services for veterans. The review was to investigate the role, scope and breadth of UK Government welfare provision for veterans, including by the MOD under the Veterans UK banner.​

The review can be read HERE​

July 17, 2023

July 13, 2023

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) - Veterans' Adjustment Passports

 

New Adjustments Passports will support hundreds of sick and disabled Armed Forces leavers’ to start and stay in work, delivering on a key Government priority to remove barriers to the labour market and grow the economy.

The scheme, announced by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday 11 July, will help those leaving service with an injury, disability or health condition move more smoothly into employment.

Find out more HERE​

Grantham: Fairy Dell, free fun water splash activity


Check out Fairy Dell if in Skegness. A free fun activity for the children and water splash!

Chester: Mentell in Chester - Hoole Community Centre - Bi-weekly Monday 7-9pm


Mentell provide circles for men aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement, have a look at their website for more information: https://mentell.org.uk

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Grantham: Lincolnshire Rape Crisis

 


A specialist support group for survivor's of sexual violence: Lincolnshire Rape Crisis

Information provided by Grantham HIVE


July 12, 2023

Open University - opening access to higher education for the Armed Forces and Open Learn FREE courses for all

The Open University (OU) are proud of their relationship with the Armed Forces and more than 1,500 Service Personnel and their dependents are currently taking advantage of OU career and personal development opportunities available for the defence community.​

To find out more about this and the FREE learning ​(Open Learn) ​courses that are available for everyone, please CLICK HERE​