Scotland: Drive to improve awareness of veterans’ health needs goes nationwide - Scottish Government

Veterans and armed forces families are set to benefit from more tailored healthcare under a new GP scheme focused on the specific health challenges they may face following military service.

The General Practice Armed Forces and Veterans Recognition Scheme is now open to GP surgeries across Scotland following a successful pilot.

The scheme provides easy access training materials for GPs to help increase understanding of veterans’ needs and the range of healthcare support that can be provided. The specific issues faced by veterans and Armed Forces families will also set out in clinical case studies to help improve understanding among GPs.

For more information 👉 New scheme to improve healthcare for veterans - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

ManKind Initiative ACORN Recovery Programme for male survivors of domestic abuse

 

ManKind are now accepting referrals for their next Armed Forces ACORN Recovery Programme course due to start early 2024.

ACORN is a 9 week online course that is delivered via Zoom for 90 minutes each week for male survivors of domestic abuse. The course is designed to help men recover from their experiences, understand the impact upon their children and work towards healthy and respectful relationships in the future.

Each course can take ten men and is free for them to attend because it is funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for men who are currently serving in the British Armed Forces or veterans.

If you think you might benefit from this course please self-refer using the forms below or contact ManKind for more information - click here to visit their website

• ACORN Armed Forces referral pathway
• Acorn referral form
• DASH & SOAG template - MKI version
• ManKind Armed Forces leaflet

Bovington: Garrison medical facility family registration notice

Bovington Garrison Medical Practice is no longer taking family registrations

Spouses,partners and children of Service personnel are required to register with local NHS practices. 

The Wellbridge Practice Surgery

Wool
BH20 6DR
01929 462376

(New patient registration forms can be collected from Bovington HIVE) 

Bere Regis Surgery
Manor Farm Road
Bere Regis
BH20 7HB
01929 471268

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

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.

Kinloss: Bumps, Babies Toddlers at Cumming Hall

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

FAQ - Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy

 

FAQ's for Service Personnel regarding ARAP persons living in SFA

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

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.