NHS Scotland Armed Forces Talent Programme

The Armed Forces Talent Programme (AFTP) is a national programme commissioned by the Office of the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland to support the entry of the Armed Forces Community (in its widest possible definition) to enter the health and social care workforce.

We work across all 22 health boards in Scotland and aim to increase the awareness of the employment opportunities within NHS Scotland and the pathways into them. Also to support our recruiting managers to better understand the knowledge, skills and experience the Armed Forces Community can bring to our workforce.​

If you have never thought of roles within NHS Scotland, why not join our Monthly Online Webinar; an informative overview to answer the “what” questions – Pay, locations, roles, training required, routes in etc.

​The next webinar is on Tuesday 4th June​​ at ​​14.30 - you can ​register for this or other webinar's by scanning the QR code or clicking here.

For more information visit the AFTP Webpage.

Veterans' Capital Housing Fund - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are inviting applications for the Refurbishment Grants programme – could you be one of our next funded projects?

Part of the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund, this programme awards grants of up to £75K towards projects that assist in the refurbishment or extension of accommodation for Veterans with a housing need.

Full details are available here https://covenantfund.org.uk/.../refurbishment-grants.../

Apply by 19 June 2024.

Cadets - sign up for Defence Discount Service savings!

Are you a cadet over the age of 16? Sign up to Defence Discount Service and start saving!
Tell your friends too!
Just follow these simple steps on our website or app to sign up:

• Click register on our home page
• Select 'Cadet Forces'
• Fill in your details, including the name of your cadet unit
• Hit register

Sign up and save today @ https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/

Childcare applications for parents with 9-month-olds now open

 

Visit https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

UK Health Security Agency advice - be tick aware

 

Ticks can be active all year round, but they are most active in the months April to July, and sometimes later in the autumn.

Don't let ticks stop you from enjoying the outdoors but reduce the chance of acquiring a tick bite by:

1. Using a repellent that prevents ticks
2. Wearing long sleeves and long trousers to reduce direct skin exposure
3. Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation
4. Regularly check for ticks and brush off any you find immediately
5. When you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets
6. If you find a tick, remove it as soon as possible with a removal device

Find out more, including what to do if you're bitten

Catterick: Bedale Juniors Inclusive FC - Open to children with any type of disability

Absolutely thrilled to announce our new venture.

Most kids like to play football, but for some, the school or local team is just not a good fit…… Why? Because they have some sort of disability. 

We at Bedale Juniors want to offer football training and participation for ALL children no matter their ability!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: Blind Veterans UK are looking for volunteers

 Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

St Andrews: Visit the beaches in St Andrews with free Beach Wheelchairs

The beautiful beaches in and around St Andrews should be accessible to everyone including those with mobility issues. Our Beach Wheelchairs solve this problem.

Open 10am-4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays until 30th September.

Call 0300 012 2014 or email wheelchairs@standrewsenvironmental.org

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Training opportunity from X Forces

 

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Who can attend?

• Personnel transitioning from the Armed Forces or the Emergency Services
• Armed Forces / Emergency Services veterans
• Service family members, partners and spouses

Please click the links below to register for the courses or to find out more about X Forces:

Online - 4th & 18th June

London - 9th & 31st July

https://x-forces.com/

Lancashire: Ribby Hall Village offers 10% Service Discount

Ribby Hall Village
Ribby Road, Wrea Green
near Blackpool, Lancashire PR4 2PR
T: 0800 085 1717

As a thank you for all your hard work, we offer service workers 10% OFF on self-catering breaks, Spa Hotel stays and Day Spa visits.

Call us to make your booking and receive your discount.

For more Information CLICK HERE

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE