New Defence Domestic Abuse Action Plan 2024-2029

 

The MOD Domestic Abuse Action Plan 2024-29 is a five-year plan detailing the key actions Defence is taking to tackle domestic abuse. The plan sets out how Defence will prevent, intervene, and partner, to support those affected by domestic abuse and ensure those who perpetrate abuse are held accountable. The Defence approach includes the implementation of a coordinated community response model, data and research working groups and the development of a military domestic abuse practice network.

As an employer, Defence has a moral and legal duty of care for our personnel. But we also recognise a responsibility that extends beyond that, as articulated in the Armed Forces Covenant, that those who serve or have served, and their families, should be treated fairly. This plan reiterates Defence’s commitment to create and maintain an environment that does not tolerate domestic abuse and raises awareness of the work taking place to tackle domestic abuse within the Defence community.

You can access the plan via this link: No defence for abuse: Domestic Abuse Action Plan 2024-2029 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Northern Ireland: NIdirect - Dog Licensing in Northern Ireland

NIdirect would like to remind residents that if you own a dog you must ensure it is microchipped and you MUST have a dog licence.

By getting your dog licensed you have a much greater chance of getting your treasured pet returned if it is lost or stolen. A licence costs either £5 or £12.50 depending on circumstances.
Once you have your dog microchipped, you can licence it on line by using the link below or request an application form from Environmental Heath Service.

If you keep a dog without a licence you can be issued with a fixed penalty of £75 and non-payment of this could result in a fine of up to £1000.

For more information and to find your local Council Dog Licensing Office, click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Breastfeeding Support Groups - a short survey for Serving Personnel & spouses

 

Please click here for a short survey on potential Breastfeeding Support Groups across the UK.

​This survey was created by FAB (Families And Babies) and is tailored to the military community including spouses, either those who may wish to volunteer/undertake training to run the groups, or those who may be interested in attending​.

Certes IT Services - Support to Military Service Leavers and Veterans

 

Certes IT Services Solutions offer a free service seeking to create a community with knowledge and understanding that supports each other and champions ex-military personnel.

For more details on the offer to former​-forces please see the website below:

https://info.certes.co.uk/former-forces

Supporting the Unsung Hero - Free online business start-up courses

 

Supporting the Unsung Hero business start up are pleased to announce that they are restarting​ their monthly Starting a Business Webinars which is free to the Armed Forces Community

For more information please visit the website https://www.supportingtheunsunghero.co.uk/ or contact us at HIVE with any questions.

Grantham: Keeping our customers safe, Centrebus

 

For the latest information on your local bus travel: https://www.centrebus.info/bus-tracker/

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Midlands Women's Aid

mwa.org.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Wiltshire Council: Online Family Courses 2024

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Information provided by Lyneham & Colerne HIVEs

Wiltshire Council: Wellbeing online courses - Various dates

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Information provided by Lyneham & Colerne HIVEs

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

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE