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November 22, 2023

Lyneham: Yoga & Mindfulness for kids at Lyneham Church Hall

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Please contact Sonia for more details 

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Moray: M Connect bus service

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

DWP Conversational Platform

 

Conversational Platform is a new technology being introduced onto the Universal Credit telephony channel. From early December 2023 when customers call Universal Credit, their call may be routed through the new technology, whereby the DWP Virtual Agent will ask the customer why they are calling and will then tailor the response based on what the customer says.

Please click the image above for further details.

November 21, 2023

Kinloss: Bumps, Babies Toddlers at Cumming Hall

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

FAQ - Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy

 

Vale of Glamorgan: Cost of Living Hub

We have a host of useful information in our online Cost Of Living Hub to help alleviate financial pressures:

Grants and benefits

Housing and energy

Help with food

Support for families

Health and wellbeing

Help with employment

To access the Vale of Glamorgan Cost of Living support and further information please click here.

Information provided by St Athan HIVE

November 20, 2023

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund


The Major Capital Grants programme is the latest programme to launch under the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund.

More information is available HERE.

Wales: Free Swimming in Wales for the Armed Forces


On Armed Forces Day, the Welsh Government has announced the continuation of the armed forces free swimming scheme.

The scheme enables serving members of the armed forces and veterans to swim for free at participating leisure centres and pools, using their defence privilege card.

The armed forces free swimming scheme (AFFS) was first introduced in 2016 and represents the continued commitment to provide the armed forces community with access to services which meet their specific needs and recognise the service they have given to their country. For more information please click here.

Information provided by St Athan HIVE

November 17, 2023

MOD bullying, harassment and discrimination helpline

 

You can also access support by visiting the Workplace Wellbeing Platform at MOD | (workplacewellbeing.com)

Winter preparedness announcement for SFA

Earlier this week, Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps outlined the steps being taken to ensure DIO and our suppliers are prepared to provide the right level of service for families over the colder months, recognising the challenges we faced last winter.

Full details of the announcement can be found here