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December 5, 2023

KCC: The Kent Money Advice Hub

 



'People go to the Money Advice Hub  with a lot on their shoulders, and they finish the call with an instant sense of relief and an increase in confidence.'

Are you worrying about money? The Kent Money Advice Hub could help you.

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Kent & Medway: Become an End Domestic Abuse Employer Champion, Free Training

 




Would you know if a colleague was experiencing Domestic Abuse? Get FREE training and resources for your organisation by joining the "Know See Speak Out" campaign & becoming an Employer Champion this 16 Days of Action. 

Sign up at https://orlo.uk/paFU0

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

December 4, 2023

Defence People Communications - get financial help if you have children with child benefit


Did you know that parents can claim child benefit to help with the cost of raising children? Find out if you’re eligible and how to make a claim.

With the rising cost of living, the Government are offering parents and carers up to £1,248 a year to help with the cost of raising their first child – and up to £826.80 for any other children. This means that by the time a child is 16 years old, their child benefit claim could be worth almost £20,000.

Blind Veterans UK - December newsletter

 

Please click here to read this update online

Cowbridge: Lego Club on Saturdays at Cowbridge Library

Clwb Lego Club - Come and build with us.

Dewch ac adeiladwch gyda ni.

Free! All ages welcome - Parents must stay with children under 8. At Cowbridge Library, every Saturday from 13:30 - 15:30.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Defence People Communications - what support is there for Service families facing domestic abuse?

 

Find out about the domestic abuse support available for Service families

As part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign, Defence is encouraging anyone affected by domestic abuse to ask for help and to be aware of the different ways to get support.

Armed Forces families play a crucial role in Defence and should feel safe and supported. When it comes to domestic abuse, there are many support services available to them – both within Defence and at a local and national level.

To help more people get the help they need, it’s also important to understand what might be stopping them from seeking support.

There are multiple and very valid reasons as to why domestic abuse victims-survivors can be reluctant to ask for support, particularly in close knit Defence communities. Most victims-survivors live with their abuser, some aren’t aware that they are being abused, and others might fear the repercussions of seeking support. There are also many who don’t know about the support that exists.

West Midlands: Telford & Wrekin Healthy Telford - Walks


Healthy Telford have a great selection of free outdoor walks, events and more in our beautiful parks and green spaces for you enjoy in December, click on the links below for more info;

7 Dec Lawley Men’s walking group https://orlo.uk/ZryD6
9 Dec A Stroll Around Lilleshall https://orlo.uk/jfeYz
9 Dec Conservation work Homer Lake https://orlo.uk/vbvXH
9 Dec Nordic walking Lilleshall https://orlo.uk/HBfgL
13 Dec Lawley History Trail walk https://orlo.uk/CIGQM
19 December Christmas Glow Ride https://orlo.uk/Wq6PF
21 Dec Lawley Men’s walking group https://orlo.uk/6DGYF
27 Dec Winter walk https://orlo.uk/Wuj0o
30 Dec Telford Coronation Walk, celebration event https://orlo.uk/imkYx

For all walks and activities please wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing.

https://healthytelford.com/green-spaces-are-go/

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

December 1, 2023

Togetherall - Mental Health support for the Armed Forces

Togetherall is FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+

To sign up, please click on the following link - Togetherall Armed Forces community access

Cottesmore: Total Triage - New contact Number for sick parade


To improve access to the sick parade/same day appointments the Med Centre will be running Total Triage from Monday 4 December 2023.

There will be a dedicated telephone number for Total Triage which will be covered from 0800-10.00hrs Monday to Friday.

Patients will also have the option to text in for sick parade/urgent appointments.  They can text in at any time but the texts will only be read between 0800-1000hrs and the appropriate clinician will then call the patient back for triage.

The main telephone number remains the same and will be for routine enquiries.

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

November 30, 2023

Building Heroes - 2024 courses available for booking

 


Building Heroes are offering fully training in multi trades for Veterans, Service Leavers, Family members, Reservists and select places for those over 19 with a desire to access the industry.

Learners will gain a C&G Level 1 in multi trades, C&G Level 1 Health & Safety and CSCS card.

We have academies in both Watford and Wembley . As well as the qualifications being gained learners will be able to gain onsite work experience, training alongside ex military, direct employment into associated supply chains to the employer, and access to fully funded level 2 courses upon completion through the training provider.

Upcoming dates @ Wembley/Watford Academy:
  • 08/01/24-09/02/24 spaces still available!
  • 26/02/24-28/03/24
  • 22/04/24-25/05/24
  • 03/06/24-05/07/24
Please apply online @ www.buildingheroes.org.uk.

Please email Danielle (Academy Manager) with any enquiries daniellen@buildingheroes.org.uk or contact on 07436337415.