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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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August 17, 2023

Chester: Chester (UK) Crohns & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group


Did you know there is a facebook support group for people in Chester who have crohns & ulcerative colitis?

If you are based in Chester and receive care/treatment/appointments in the Countess of Chester feel free to join.

The group is very supportive and friendly & as the members are all local the experiences are similar and specific to the care offered at the Countess (and therefore so are the members personal advice & tips!).


Information provided by Chester HIVE

August 15, 2023

Togetherall - setting yourself up for success

 


Sometimes we can all feel stuck, whether in work, relationships or just everyday life itself. However, there are things we can do to understand these feelings to become more productive and motivated.

With Togetherall, you can try journaling, setting goals or taking a course to keep yourself on track and feeling good.

Togetherall is FREE to UK Military, Veterans and family members 16+ join at Togetherall

Please click the link to watch Togetherall's information video or click the image above: ​​​Setting yourself up for success animation

NHS MMR vaccine



Parents and carers of children are being reminded of the importance of routine vaccinations, with hundreds of thousands of texts, emails and letters being sent from this week encouraging families to book their child in for an MMR vaccine.

The NHS is contacting parents and carers of around 740,000 children aged between one and six who have not yet had one or both doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, encouraging them to make an appointment with their child's GP practice.

One in ten children are not currently up to date with their MMR vaccinations – despite general practices continuing to offer routine immunisations.

Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious illnesses that can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Complications from these diseases can be potentially life changing.

August 14, 2023

Moray: Badminton at Moray Sports Centre

We are excited to announce our brand new partnership with Badminton Moray. The sessions will be coach led and start this week at MSC .
It is our goal to help promote and develop the sport of Badminton in the Moray area.
Please contact Angela Bell for more info at moraybmintonforum1@gmail.com


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

August 11, 2023

Shopshire: Cost of living help


This information has been brought together by Shropshire Council with its partners to support our residents at this challenging and worrying time.

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE Hub

Telford & Wrekin: Veterans' Cafes - Drop in no need to book


Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE Hub

 

August 7, 2023

Service Leavers' Guide - July 2023 edition

 
T​he updated version of the Service Leavers' Guide has now been published on gov.uk.