Fife: NHS Fife Update

🦷DENTAL SERVICES UPDATE🦷
NHS Fife is acutely aware of the challenges facing dental care in the region. The closure of multiple dental practices by corporate providers has significantly reduced NHS dental availability. They are committed to working with local practices to improve access to NHS dental care within their remit. NHS Fife have identified the areas experiencing the most significant impact, as well as regions with planned housing developments. They have proposed these areas for inclusion in the Scottish Dental Access Initiative to attract new dentists. Several strategies to support oral health in Fife are also being implemented including expanding oral health programs for vulnerable populations, exploring the potential of a mobile dental unit, and enhancing the visibility of our Public Dental Service through social media. Despite the complexities of the situation, NHS Fife remains dedicated to managing the impact of declining NHS dental provision and improving access to care for our communities. For more information about the Scottish Dental Access Initiative please visit: https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/.../scottish.../....

Togetherall - how to manage feelings of loneliness and isolation

 

Is loneliness the new normal? With our means of connection changing over the last few years, we can all find ourselves feeling lonely at times.

Check out this blog by @Togetherall's Chief Clinical Officer, Ben Locke, PHD., where he provides his tips for dealing with feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Togetherall is FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+​

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.

Looking to start end of September beginning of October and will meet in person once a month in CC in the evening (unless during the day works better for you) also their will be a what’s app group to keep in touch and discuss in between.

Please drop me an email of your want more info.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Soldier magazine - Army HIVE article 'Stuck on Camp'

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The August edition of Soldier Magazine features an article on HIVE's support to those staying behind on camp, either on 'rear party' or due to choosing to remain on camp for personal reasons. The article gives signposts and some suggestions to hopefully assist those in this situation, should they be needed.

To view the August edition, please click HERE, the HIVE article is on page ​28.

To find your nearest HIVE for more information or support, please go to  www.army.mod.uk/hives or find us on Facebook, X or Instagram.

The value of UK military service - exploring perspectives from the Ex-Forces

​It is often stated that the majority of personnel transition well post-Service, but there is limited evidence and understanding of those experiences and how Serving in the military may have added value to and benefitted post-Service life.

The purpose of this study is to build evidence about the impact of military Service that focuses on the 'normative' experience rather than on the challenges and difficulties.

For information about the study itself, including a link to the recruitment survey, visit https://www.fimt-rc.org/research/ongoing-research/outcomes-study-the-value-of-uk-military-service-exploring-perspectives-from-the-ex-forces

Scotland: Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) recruiting

The SCMA is recruiting in the following areas;

  

Fife

Edinburgh

Midlothian

East Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire

West Lothian

Dumfries & Galloway

Scottish Borders

Glasgow

To see if SCMA are recruiting in your area, to find if childminding is for you or to register your interest 👉 Home Page - Scottish Childminding Association

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Richmond: Soccer Tots players wanted!

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Based overseas with young children? Find out if you can benefit from an expansion to funded childcare

 

From September 2024 eligible families assigned overseas will have access to funded childcare hours for their children aged from 9 months old.

Defence have expanded the childcare offer for families assigned overseas with 9 months – 4-year-old children, to match the entitlement in England.

Early Years funded childcare overseas

To reflect the offer available in England, all families assigned overseas with children aged 3 to 4 years old, and 2-year-old children in receipt of additional government support, are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week during term time.

From September 2024 additional funded hours are available for eligible working families during term time. Find out if you are eligible for 15 hours a week for children aged 9 months to 3 years, or 30 hours a week for children aged 3 to 4 years.

For more information about the Early Years Childcare available in England, please go to Early Years childcare | Childcare Choices (GOV.UK).

When can parents assigned overseas access the funded childcare hours?

Stonehaven: Become a volunteer instructor with the new Royal Marines Cadets detachment, opening in September

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Become a volunteer instructor with the new Stonehaven Royal Marines Cadets Detachment opening in September!

Contact Stonehaven Detachment directly by emailing RMC@stonehavenseacadets.com. 

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Forces Children Scotland financial support

Applications are now open for our grant-giving funds to provide financial support for armed forces and veteran families.

We can help students, young carers, and wider groups of young people to realise their potential and thrive, as well as support families in times of financial crisis.

Putting families from armed forces communities first.

Providing a little financial support for families when it really matters.

We support students and young carers to realise their potential thrive as well as help children and young people to dream big and pursue bright futures.

We continue to live in challenging times and that’s why we provide financial assistance to families to cover the costs of many of life’s essentials.

Financial Support - Forces Children Scotland

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE