Wiltshire: You report it, we sort it with the MyWilts app

Have you downloaded the Wiltshire Council reporting app MyWilts?

You can report a number of issues at your fingertips, without having to call the Council or visit one of their hubs. Examples of issues you can report include:

• Abandoned vehicles
• Weather emergencies
• Fly tipping
• Overflowing litter bins
• Graffiti

To visit the website click the link above or download the app via Google Play or the app store.

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Wiltshire: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service from Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership

 

IAPT stands for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies and aims to help people access support for a range of wellbeing problems.

Many people can struggle to manage their emotions or feelings and need support to find helpful ways to cope. AWP's IAPT services can help you manage a range of common problems.

The three main types of support on offer are:

• Self-help resources, for example information leaflets, relaxing audio media, and access to the SilverCloud website to help with difficulties such as stress, low mood, anxiety and some long-term physical health conditions

• Courses and workshops which you can attend in person or online

• One-to-one appointments, assessments and therapy sessions

For details of the above, including how to self-refer, please click here

Please note that Wiltshire IAPT services are available to anyone from the age of 16 years with a registered GP in Wiltshire. If you are still Serving and would like to access support, please speak with your Unit Welfare team, Army Welfare Service or nearest HIVE.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

South West: Forces Connect

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

The military community comprises Regulars and Reservists from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force, their families and veterans, including National Service.

Forces Connect South West is a local authority initiative that supports the delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant to the military community across the South West through effective partnerships.

Wiltshire: Volunteers always needed at units across Corsham, Lyneham & Colerne

 

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Across the UK. AWS has 340 volunteers comprised of Service Personnel and families, military civilians and members of the wider community.

They assist Community Development Workers to provide weekly and seasonal activities for young people, including school holiday provision and residential breaks away.

If you have a spare hour or two and would like to help out in your community, please email RC-AWS-SW-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk and one of the team will get back to you.

Information provided by Lyneham and Colerne HIVE

Increase in Visa fees from Wed 4 Oct 2023

 

The Home Office have announced an increase in Visa fees from Wednesday 4th October 2023.

For more information, please contact your local HIVE.

What is Service life like for you? AFCAS 2024 is now open

 

Every year the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) gives Service personnel an opportunity to share their views on working conditions, living conditions, and aspects of day-to-day life.

This year’s survey is now live, and as usual, the information it collects will help shape policies for training, support, and the terms and conditions of service. A representative sample of Service personnel is chosen to complete the survey each year. This year 30,000 personnel have been invited to take part.

​Responses are treated in the strictest confidence and no one from any Chain of Command will see your completed survey. To make sure views remain confidential, only grouped answers of a certain size are reported in the results.

Personnel can check if they are part of the sample group using their Service number. Not in the sample? Even if you have not been selected to complete the full survey, you can still make your voice heard by completing a shorter survey that you will be able to access using your service number.​

DIO Families First newsletter - issue 9

 

Please click here to read this document online

Charlie Charlie One - for Service Personnel and Veterans battling Cancer

Cancer is indiscriminate and does not differentiate; age, gender, ethnicity, background, and status are irrelevant. But those seeking support, regardless of their rank, are united by military service, common values, and, of course, their cancer diagnosis. While established as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in August 2021, Charlie Charlie One seeks to support individuals throughout the United Kingdom.

Visit the website at Charlie Charlie One - Cancer Support

Medway Five Carers Group

 

https://www.medway5carersgroup.com/

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Make yourself heard - 999 calls in the UK when you can't speak

 

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If you’re in an emergency situation and need police help, but can’t speak, Make Yourself Heard and let the 999 operator know your call is genuine.​