Tell your GP practice if you've ever served in the UK Armed Forces

 

Tell your GP practice if you've ever served in the UK Armed Forces. It could be relevant to your health and means you'll get support that's right for you.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/veterans-service-leavers-non-mobilised-reservists

Elgin & Nairn: Branching out a programme for adults who use mental health services in Scotland

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Northern Ireland: Walkni advice

   

Planning a visit to the forests or country parks as the days are getting longer?
Respect the countryside
Don't start fires
Dispose of your litter in the bins provided or take home with you
Thinking of trying somewhere new? Check out https://walkni.com/

Information provided by HIVE NI

Scotland: Women's Aid services across Scotland

There are more than 30 expert Women's Aid services across Scotland helping women and children every day. 

If you're looking for support, find your nearest Women's Aid here:
https://womensaid.scot/find-nearest-wa-group

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

HIVE Contact House directory

 

Did you know that Army HIVE holds and maintains a directory of all Contact Housing available across the UK and Overseas?

For a copy, or for contact details for a location, do g​et in touch with any HIVE or drop us a message at rc-pers-hivecomms-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations (TSARs) JSP 464 updated to reflect Modernised Accommodation Offer

 

The following changes have been made to incorporate the elements of the Modernised Accommodation Offer (MAO) that are being implemented from 11th March:

JSP 464 Vol 1 Part 1 V 30

• Ch 12: Forces Help to Buy Scheme – Section XII Para 1251. Refund of Legal Expenses (New Buyers) policy

JSP 464 Vol 3 Pt 1 V24

• Ch 3: Single Living Accommodation and the Substitute Equivalents - Charges
• SLA Waivers 0303c. Amendment to Over 37 Provision.
• SLA Waivers 0303 y. Inclusion of the Dual Accommodation Waiver.

Details of the amendments are at this link and the full policy document can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jsp-464-tri-service-accommodation-regulations-tsars

NHS 'Get Your Blood Pressure Checked' campaign launches today

The NHS ‘Get Your Blood Pressure Checked’ campaign launched today, and has the following primary messages: 

● High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. 

● You could be one of millions living with high blood pressure without knowing it. 

● An estimated 4.2 million adults in England currently have undiagnosed high blood pressure.

● Left untreated, high blood pressure can significantly increase your risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and vascular dementia.

• Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes 1 in 4 deaths in England - around one death every four minutes.

● The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get a blood pressure test. 

• It’s a free, simple and a non-invasive procedure conducted in privacy at your local pharmacy, and you don’t need to book in advance.  

● If you're aged 40 and over, you can get a free blood pressure check at a local pharmacy, unless you’ve already been diagnosed with high blood pressure or a doctor, nurse or pharmacist has checked your blood pressure in the past 6 months.

Army Welfare Service - a message to domestic abuse victims/survivors

 

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West Midlands: Telford & Wrekin Youth Offer Website

Telford & Wrekin have launched new website Youth Offer to help young people get out and about discovering fun and exciting activities to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

It’s a hive of information when it comes to finding things to do from youth clubs and sports clubs to join to holiday activities to take part in.

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Serve & Protect Credit Union - credit and borrowing videos & financial blog

 

• Credit and borrowing videos

​Accessing affordable credit should not be complicated. The team at Serve and Protect Credit Union are here to explain all things credit and borrowing

Watch Serve and Protect Credit Union's credit and borrowing videos here - https://sandpcu.co.uk/videos-credit-borrowing

• Financial blog

Does your credit score need some help?

Serve and Protect Credit Union are here with 10 simple tips to improve your credit score, giving you better options should you need financial support.

• 10 tips to improve your credit score

https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/news/10-tips-to-improve-credit-score/