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September 4, 2023
Moray: Walk of Hope, Suicide Prevention Awareness Week
August 31, 2023
Stafford: Are you on the move soon??
If so contact Stafford HIVE to request pre-arrival information.
Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Stafford-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation, employment, health & wellbeing, finance, childcare, schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.
Stafford HIVE can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.
UK Health Security Agency - Around 1 in 8 New Students Unprotected Against Meningitis
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and leading meningitis charities are urging students to make sure they have been vaccinated against meningitis and other diseases before the start of the academic year.
August 30, 2023
The Armed Forces Families Fund - Early Years Programme
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) are delighted to announce the latest round of The Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme.
Samaritans Veterans app
The Samaritans Veterans app provides UK military Service Leavers and Veterans with emotional health and wellbeing information, guidance and resources. Samaritans Veterans is designed to give you the tools to identify and navigate the emotional health challenges that can be experienced when transitioning out of the military and in your life beyond the Forces.
When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call us free on 116 123 (within the UK or Ireland) or email us at jo@samaritans.org. Whoever you are and whatever you’re facing, we won’t judge you or tell you what to do. We’re here to listen so you don’t have to face it alone. www.samaritans.org.
Grantham: The Lincolnshire Helpline 24/7
Togetherall - knowing where to turn for support can be daunting
Togetherall is a free, safe & anonymous online community to support your mental health. There is no waiting list to join Togetherall and it is accessible 24/7.
- FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+
- Visit www.togetherall.com to join today
Introducing Togetherall
UK military social media animation
August 29, 2023
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Follow the AWS Community Support team on Eventbrite!
Community Support secures or directly provides learning and personal development opportunities for military personnel and their families wherever they are living. Non-formal education opportunities are provided within Community, Youth and Play Centres and Projects to children, young people and their families throughout the year and across the UK and overseas.
Click here to follow the North Wilts and Glos AWS Community Support team on Eventbrite, which will ensure you are sent notifications when new events become available.
Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE
Chester: Changes to the Upton PR3 Park & Ride Service from 3 Sep
The timetable for the Upton 'PR3' Park & Ride service in Chester is set to change from September.
The service begins at 7am Monday to Friday and from 8am on Saturday. From September 3, buses will operate as follows:
- Mondays to Saturdays – the service will operate every 15 minutes until 9am and buses will terminate at Chester Bus Interchange.
- After 9am buses will operate every 20 minutes and terminate at Foregate Street stop BB.
- Return buses will depart from Foregate Street stop BB
- Sundays and Bank Holidays – buses will operate every 15 minutes between 9.30am and 5.30pm and terminate at Foregate Street stop BB.
Information provided by Chester HIVE