St Athan: MOD St Athan Medical Centre Access

Please be aware that from 02 Jan 24, there will be no through access from the main gate to the Medical Centre. Please use the Aston Martin gate for access, taking into consideration limited street lighting on this route.

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New guidance for school governors and trustees on supporting Service children

To help schools and trusts to better understand the educational related challenges that Service children may face, and to help them thrive in education, the National Governance Association (NGA) has issued new guidance for school governing boards and trustees. The NGA created this guidance in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence – who provide statutory guidance for schools on the Armed Forces Covenant Duty – and the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance.

The guidance:

Outlines the education-related disadvantages that can arise for Service children and the potential impact of parental deployment, separation and family mobility.

Explains the role of governing boards in allocating school funding to meet the needs of Service children and has questions for boards to ask and consider.

Explores how the SCiP Alliance’s Thriving Lives Toolkit can be used as a self-assessment tool by schools to monitor and improve their practice and support for Service children.

References the Armed Forces Covenant Duty, and which education functions of a school are in scope. If you are a Service parent who sits on a school governing board or trust, read and share this new guidance with the board.

Point of contact: Armed Forces Families & Safeguarding - Education Policy Team People-affs-education-mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Chepstow: Chepstow Community Hub Timetable

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What's on at the Community Hubs?

'Story Time for the Under 5's' & 'Baby Rhyme Time' taking place each week at the Chepstow Community Hub.

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The Armed Forces Covenant Trust - boosting Veterans’ housing with six new awards

The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) has awarded over £255K to six projects across the UK, under the Development Grants and Refurbishment Grants programmes, on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs Veterans' Capital Housing Fund.

The Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund supports projects that contribute to the wider aim of ending Veterans’ homelessness by providing affordable and viable homes for Veterans.

The six funded projects will help to refurbish homes to not only be warm, but energy efficient as well assisting in the early-stage development of new build projects.

Morecambe: Bay Veterans Association Breakfast Clubs

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Chepstow: Free 1-to-1 Support from Mind in Chepstow

 
FREE 1-to-1 support available within 1 week in Chepstow!

Contact our friendly team for more information!

01873 858275

info@mindmonmouthshire.org.uk

or text us on 07451279706

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Defence Medical Welfare Services

 

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Maidstone: Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop every Tuesday from 9.30am - 11.30am

 

Anyone who needs support and advice around domestic abuse is invited to come along to The Maidstone One Stop Shop at Trinity House on Church St every Tuesday between 9.30am and 11.30am.

Maidstone One Stop Shop is a free, confidential drop-in service which is led by Clarion and provides support to anyone who is currently, or has experienced domestic abuse. Help is available from specially trained professionals around safety planning, signposting to legal advice, housing and emotional wellbeing.

The Domestic abuse services at MBC are currently undertaking a national accreditation from Standing Together which is The Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA). It means the team will make sure there is safe, sustainable accommodation which meets the needs of each individual who is experiencing domestic abuse and will be internally and externally audited to ensure a trauma-informed response.

The Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop runs every Tuesday at Trinity House, 20 Church Street, ME14 1LY from 9.30am to 11.30am.

For anyone experiencing domestic abuse who needs to talk to someone urgently please call:

Victim Support on: 0808 1689 111

Clarion: 0737 663 7069

Domestic Abuse Support Services in Kent and Medway: www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk

If you are in danger please call 999 immediately.

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Op COURAGE - The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

 

After serving in the Armed Forces, some people find it hard to adjust to civvy street. If you’re struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is here to help.

Op COURAGE is an NHS service in England that’s been developed with people who’ve served in the Armed Forces and experienced mental ill-health. Every member of staff within the service is either from the Armed Forces or has experience of working with the military community. In partnership with Armed Forces charities and NHS services, the staff at Op COURAGE provide specialist care, support and treatment for those due to leave the military, reservists and those who’ve served. Since its launch in 2017, the service has helped nearly 30,000 veterans.

Chatham: Medway & West Kent Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club on the First Saturday of Each Month

 

Chatham Medway & West Kent Breakfast Club is there to support Medway's veterans and serving personnel and is part of the growing network of Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs worldwide.

The club provides a place to meet in person in a relaxed, safe, and social environment. An opportunity to enjoy the company of like-minded people with a shared experience for a chat and a hearty breakfast.

To find out more about Medway's Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club visit: 
https://www.afvbc.net/find-a-club/medway-and-west-kent/ 

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