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December 20, 2023
Togetherall - self care ideas for the Winter
Check out @Togetherall’s simple self-care gems to help pick you up a little. Ready for more support? Togetherall is an anonymous online community to support your mental health, join today for FREE HERE
December 19, 2023
The Annington Challenge - applications now open for 10-19 year olds from Military families
Are you aged 10-19, in a Service family and looking for an adventure next Summer?
The Annington Challenge is an exciting initiative run in conjunction with The Outward Bound Trust.
Since 2012, it has offered military youngsters, regardless of their parent’s rank, the chance to experience their very own Outward Bound adventure at one of Outward Bound's inspiring locations in the Lake District, Snowdonia or the Scottish Highlands.
The courses are an amazing opportunity to discover spectacular new places with new friends and develop a host of new skills whilst experiencing real challenge and adventure.
The Annington Challenge is an exciting initiative run in conjunction with The Outward Bound Trust.
Since 2012, it has offered military youngsters, regardless of their parent’s rank, the chance to experience their very own Outward Bound adventure at one of Outward Bound's inspiring locations in the Lake District, Snowdonia or the Scottish Highlands.
The courses are an amazing opportunity to discover spectacular new places with new friends and develop a host of new skills whilst experiencing real challenge and adventure.
Royal Mail Home Click & Drop home collection service
With Parcel Collect, Royal Mail pick up your parcels from your home, safe place or work, they will even bring your labels too.
You can also put all your orders from your online stores into your Click & Drop account and get your packages out the door in no time.
Youtube link - https://youtu.be/CB5SK5k0d8g
Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) updates
Child Benefit update and childcare support
Child Benefit customers can now view and update their bank account details quickly and easily using the HMRC app or report changes that affect their Child Benefit on GOV.UK, to make sure their payments go to the right place.
In the app, customers can go to the Child Benefit section and select ‘Change bank details’.
Using the new online service, customers’ bank details can be viewed and updated instantly with no need to contact HMRC. Payments that are due within 3 days will be credited to the customer’s previously listed account.
December 18, 2023
Cardiff: Cardiff Gov App - ChatBot BOBi
BOBi is our bilingual ChatBot who is programmed to answer your questions and help you access services. BOBi is available any time of day or night at your convenience.
Our ChatBot is the latest addition to Cardiff Council’s range of contact channels, offering you more choice and a better customer experience. Click here for more information.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
December 15, 2023
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