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​

Regional Command (HIVE & Family Support) Non-UK National Support

 

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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

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​

Wiltshire: Wiltshire Parent Carer Council

 

Founded in 2008, the WPCC is an independent organisation which is managed and run by parent carers, for parent carers. We strongly believe that our children and young people should have:

• The same opportunities as their brothers, sisters and peers
• Fair access to the support they need to live their lives
• Families who feel supported in their caring roles

We have a membership in excess of 3000 parent carers across Wiltshire whose children range in age (0-25yrs) and in the type of special educational needs and/or disabilities they have. These include mental health, physical, sensory, learning,communication, challenging behaviour, autistic spectrum disorders and health conditions that require complex care.

Highlights on their website include:

Interactive signposting chart (as seen above)

Summer 2023 activities in Bradford On Avon for children with SEN

Information about the new Special Educational Needs Disability Information Advice & Support Service in Wiltshire

Regular events for parents & carers as well as children & young people

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE

Swindon: The Big Adventure Club - nursery, morning, after school and holiday care

The Big Adventure Club has been established for over thirty years and has a strong team of experienced, qualified childcare professionals that aim to provide a comprehensive and personalised provision for each and every child.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by Lyneham & Colerne HIVE

North Yorkshire: Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Will you be taking part this year? Just visit one of our libraries from the 15th July to get signed up! 

As well as the reading challenge, we have a really exciting calendar of events running over the summer too! Keep your eyes peeled on our socials for more information, or head to our website for the full schedule of events. 

Information provided by Catterick HIVE Hub