Argyll and Bute: Welcoming our Armed Forces - Argyll and Bute Council Education Service

A booklet has been released by the Argyll and Bute Council Education Service, with more than 40 pages of great information for families of Serving Personnel and Veterans in the Helensburgh and Lomond Areas.

To read the booklet click on the image above 👆

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Civilian housing - an update on the MOD Referral Scheme service

 

Last year, the services provided by the Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) were transferred to the Defence Transition Service (DTS), part of Defence Business Services (DBS), to deliver. This followed a review as part of the MOD’s ‘Strategy for Our Veterans’ to bring efficiency to the co-ordination and delivery of housing services.

The MOD Referral Scheme provided advice and guidance on accessing social housing and has now become part of the existing services provided by DTS and Veterans Welfare Service (VWS). This has been done to simplify and widen access and eligibility across serving personnel, service leavers, veterans and their families.

To refer someone for support or self-refer go to - Help for service leavers, service personnel and families from Defence Transition Services - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What is DTS?

The Defence Transition Services (DTS) team is the MOD’s tri-service focal point to provide service personnel and their dependants with civilian housing information for those wishing to move to civilian accommodation at any time in their career, and for those leaving service who require extra support with the transition to civilian life.

DTS, together with colleagues in the Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) can provide advice and guidance to help individuals make informed choices on their civilian housing options as they transition out of the forces. For further information please visit: Information and guidance on civilian housing - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Monmouthshire: Free Numeracy Courses

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Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. If you’re aged 19 and over and don’t have maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), you can access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build your confidence with numbers and even gain a qualification.

For more information visit the website by clicking here or contact Melissa on 07971651469.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

West Midlands: Wolverhampton Veterans encouraged to declare service to unlock benefits

More information HERE

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE

 

Grantham: Place 2 Bee For Men

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

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