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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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October 10, 2023

Guardbridge: Fife Council, 7 Habits for Families, personal development program to learn new skills Fri 27th Oct

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

GamCare - signs of gambling harm and where to get support

 

Would you know how to spot the signs of gambling harm and where to get support? GamCare can help with some practical steps.

Gambling is very easy to access these days with our phones and multiple options to get involved. This can mean that we spend more of our time and money than we want to or mean to, and it is easy to experience the negative impacts of too much gambling.

GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms, and receives over 44,000 calls to the helpline and live chat each year to support people to change their relationship with gambling. There are a range of ways you can be supported - in person, over the phone, or virtually. If you're unsure if your own or someone else's gambling is becoming harmful, we've put together some useful signs to think about.

Moray: CAB Moray now have a designated adviser to assist with the cost of living.

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Moray CAB now have a designated adviser to assist with the cost of living.
Are you struggling with the cost of living? Need a benefit check? Have utility issues? These are only a few things we can assist you with and, if the answer is yes, then drop in and see us during our bureau opening hours. We're here to help.🤝

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

October 9, 2023

Pinnacle Group - SFA winter tips

 

Check your boiler is working

Autumn is here and there’s no better time to check your boiler is working correctly:
  • The pressure should be between 1 and 1.5
  • Amend your thermostat, check the boiler fires up properly and radiators are warming up
If you’re having problems with your boiler, contact us on 0800 031 8628.

Moray: The Parent Project - for parents or carers of children aged 11+

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

October 6, 2023

Help stop young people falling victims to loan sharks

Recent research has shown that a higher proportion of people in the 18 to 24 year old age bracket are at particular risk of being targeted by loan sharks in the current climate. More young people are having financial services or products refused by mainstream banks and many are being forced to borrow from friends and family to make ends meet.

With this in mind, Stop Loan Sharks want to highlight the services offered by credit unions, producing a new grime music video in conjunction with Find Your Credit Union and Nourish Social in the hope that it will appeal to young people and show them that other options that are available. Click the image below to watch the video online.

Service Personnel can also utilise the Joining Forces Credit Unions, supported by the MOD to make saving simple and loans more affordable to the Armed Forces community.

Richmond: New players needed for Richmond Hockey Club


New players needed at Richmond HC for both our mens and ladies teams. Anyone over the age of 13 no matter your ability can come join our teams. Get in touch and join us at our training on Wednesdays 7-8pm - first session free!

www.richmondhc.co.uk

Information provided by Catterick HIVE Hub

Little Troopers therapy programme

 

October 3, 2023

Armed Forces Pension Scheme - 2015 Remedy updates published


A booklet entitled '2015 PENSION REMEDY: Consultation Response and key details you need to know' has been published today on Gov.uk, and several other guidance documents have also been uploaded recently.

To view these documents, please click HERE

Domestic Abuse - MOD guidance on where to find help