Domestic abuse - MOD guidance on where to find help

 

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Lichfield: Midweek Children's Football - DMS Whittington Astroturf

 

Why not come and join us? First session is FREE!

17.15-18:15 at DMS Whittington, WS14 9PY
Wildcats - For girls aged 4-14
Soccer Centre - For boys and girls aged 4-11
Both only £3!

No need to book just turn up and join in with the football fun! Want to know more? You can do so by getting in touch or visit whittington-sc.co.uk

Information sourced by: Central HIVE Hub

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

 

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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

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

Scotland: Scottish Child Payment applications are now open for children aged under 16

Scottish Child Payment applications are now open for children aged under 16. 

You can apply for the payment of £100 every 4 weeks if you - get Universal Credit, tax credits or other qualifying benefits - have a child or children aged under 16.

If you already get Scottish Child Payment for your child under 6 then you do not need to reapply.

If you’ve older children you can add them to your existing Scottish Child Payment.

Find out more about Scottish Child Payment and other benefits you may be entitled to at 

How to apply - mygov.scot

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wiltshire: New 'All Together' pages provide one stop shop of family help and advice in Wiltshire

 

Children, young people and families can have access to a wide range of information, advice and support as a new online platform goes live this week.

All Together is a new set of pages which provide a one stop shop of information from a range of key partners so that children, young people and families, as well as those working with them, can quickly and easily access information about things to do, places to go and who to talk to if they need support.

The pages are a precursor to the Family Hubs model which will be rolled out across Wiltshire in April 2024 ensuring support and advice is available from 0 – 18 years and 0 – 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

The pages will enable access to information on a range of topics including:

• Support for parents and carers including parenting tips and advice and financial support

• Information for families on events and activities in their local area

• Advice for young people on emotional wellbeing

• Support for those with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's