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August 20, 2024
Defence Children Services (DCS) - potential delays for Education Advisory Team (UK) responses
Defence Children Services (DCS) have advised that there may be a delay in responses to enquiries, guidance requests and casework due to current staff shortages. A letter has been provided which explains further, and gives details on potential timelines for service delivery. To read the letter please click HERE.
For further information on DCS and EAT(UK) please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-children-services-dcs
Glencorse: Army Welfare Service, Reading Force book club in the Community Centre
You asked we listened 🎉🎉our survey came back asking for more adult led groups. Evening groups for those working and not just for those with kids. This group is open to all, a chance to meet new people and get out for a couple of hours.
We have teamed up with reading force but even if reading isn't or hasn’t been your thing, why not join us and see where the group goes 🕮 🎧 audible options are available .
Refreshments will be provided.
Please drop me an email of your want more info.
Scotland: When will Carer Support Payment be available in my area?
Perth and Kinross
Dundee City
The Western Isles
Angus
North and South Lanarkshire
Fife
Moray
Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
North, East and South Ayrshire
The payment will be available across Scotland in November.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Monmouthshire: Information on activities and food support for families in the Summer holidays
Summer Savings
Information on free activities and food support for families throughout the summer holidays in Monmouthshire. Click here for further information.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
August 19, 2024
Wiltshire: Want to work in a School or Early Years setting? Check out these online courses - FREE for Military families!
Please click images to enlarge
Click here to visit the Wiltshire Council Family and Community Learning website
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's
North East: Building Heroes L3 Retofit Assessor/Surveyor Course Sept and Nov
L3 Retofit Assessor/Surveyor Course
Duration: 5 weeks
Address: GC Skills Academy, 190 Kingsway South, Gateshead, NE11 0SH.
Course Content:
GQA H&S L1 Award
GQA CSCS test & green cscs card
ABBE L3 Retrofit Assessor
ABBE L3 Domestic Energy Assessment
Asbestos Awareness
Introduction to PAS2035
Dates available : 16.09.24–18.10.24 (applications needed by 23.8.24) or 11.11.24–13.12.24
Requirements: attendee must live within the NECA area (County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, Sunderland and also either be a veteran, military family, reservist or in last 6 months of service)
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
August 16, 2024
Northern Ireland: Calling All Serving Women
Whilst this project will be delivered in Northern Ireland, inputs from women across the UK & working overseas are welcomed.
Feel free to share widely to both full timers and reservists please!
Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/72JZRXG
Information provided by HIVE NI
August 15, 2024
Southampton: Royal British Legion Poppy Walk 3rd November 2024
Southampton Common, Southampton, Sunday 3rd November 2024.
This Poppy Appeal join us for a walk near you and share what it means to remember.
Sign up today, search POPPY WALK - rbl.org.uk/poppy-walk
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.