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February 28, 2024

Levenmouth: Home-Start Levenmouth currently has a vacancy for a Family Support Worker, closing date noon Mon 4th March

Home-Start Levenmouth currently has a vacancy for a Family Support Worker

16 hours per week, Wednesday-Saturday 10am-2pm.
Salary £22,464 pro rata
Post currently funded until 31st March 2025

Responsible for undertaking work as directed by the Manager to support the strategic management, development of The Home-Start Hub in Letham Glen whilst ensuring high standards of practice in supporting families within the ethos of Home-Start.

Essential requirements include:
• Minimum level of qualification HNC (SVQ level 3/4) in a relevant subject or proven commensurate experience of working to this level.
• Experience of working with vulnerable children and families in community settings
• Experience of working with volunteers.

For an application pack please e mail: managerlevenhomestart@outlook.com

Closing date: Noon Monday 4th March 2024
Interviews will be held on Monday 11th March 2024
This post is subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.
Home-Start Levenmouth is committed to equal opportunitites
e-mail levenhomestart@outlook.com Charity No SC017976 Funded by Fife Council
Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in Scotland, Company No SC280872 Patron:HRH Princess Alexandra, The Hon, Lady Ogilvy

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

February 26, 2024

St Andrews: Morrisons in St Andrews now have a quieter hour

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Northern Ireland: Action Cancer Breast Screening

  

If you are aged 50 – 70 and are registered with a GP, you will be called every three years for a mammogram with the NHS Breast Screening Programme. This service is organised via your GP. For more information contact your GP or local breast screening unit.

Action Cancer is the only charity in the UK and Ireland to offer breast screening to women aged 40 – 49 and 70 plus who fall outside the NHS age range.

To book your appointment call Action Cancer on 028 9080 3344.

Information provided by HIVE NI

DWP Update: Marriage Allowance – couples can save up to £252 a year on their tax bill


Some couples can save up to £252 a year on their tax bill by claiming Marriage Allowance.

To benefit from Marriage Allowance, the following circumstances must apply:
  • the couple are married or in a civil partnership.
  • one person does not pay Income Tax because any income they have is below their tax-free Personal Allowance (usually £12,570).
  • their partner pays Income Tax at the basic rate.
Do you know someone who could be eligible?

​They can find out more and apply for Marriage Allowance on GOV.UK and use the free online calculator to find out how much tax they could save.

February 23, 2024

Scotland: NHS 24 Outsmart your anxiety


Daylight® is a clinically proven program used to treat anxiety.

Daylight is a digital programme to improve anxiety based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is free for NHS patients based in Scotland. 

Available on both iOS and Android devices, you can find out more by visiting: http://trydaylight.com/nhsinform

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

February 22, 2024

Army HIVE Non-UK National Support: New Email Address for Enquiries

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Army HIVE now has an email address specifically for Non-UK National enquiries. This is available to Service personnel, their families, and line managers/CoC requiring support:

RC-Pers-HIVE-NonUKNat-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk 

Wiltshire Council: Free Online family courses 2024 - feel confident to help your child

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Information provided by Lyneham & Colerne HIVEs

New Accommodation Offer Important Update: Extension of SLA Waiver


 The New Accommodation Offer has been changed in respect of the Dual Accommodation Expense element of the Offer. The waiver of SLA charges relating to PStatCat and age are being retained for now and extended to other cohorts who maintain a main home away from their assigned location. 

 Please see this SWAY for more information.

Information  provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Leuchars: The Army Welfare Service need volunteers

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Come and volunteer with the Army Welfare service community support in Leuchars. This is a fantastic opportunity and great if you’re looking to enhance your CV.

We are currently looking for volunteers for our youth groups. Full PVG (Scottish vetting check) will be carried out.

Please contact Jane via email - jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk to apply.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

St Andrews: The Botanic Gardens events, activities and workshops

The Botanic Gardens have created exciting programmes of events, activities and workshops for a range of audiences throughout the year. 

A mixture of Free and payable  

Some events have limited spaces so please remember to book your place early to avoid disappointment, most events are free.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE