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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

Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

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.

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​

Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans annual report 2023


Please click here to read this report online


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

Wiltshire: Carer Support Wiltshire

 Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids


 Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Cardiff: Cardiff Gov App - ChatBot BOBi


Want quick answers to simple questions like ‘how can I apply for a postal vote’ and ‘where is my local polling station?’ Ask BOBi, our 24/7 ChatBot.

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.