The Whispering Wind installation for those who have experienced pregnancy, baby or child loss

 

Reservations for windmills for our Whispering Wind event in October (9th-15th Oct 2024 at the Defence Academy of the UK at Shrivenham), are still open, but not for long.

So if you or someone you know has experienced pregnancy, baby or child loss, and would like to honour their child's memory through our event, please send them our way. Reservation forms can be requested via DM or emailing dandelionmilfamilies@gmail.com

Windmills are free of charge to families, will be personalised and sent out to families once our Baby Loss Awareness Week event has come to a close.

Thank you to everyone who has sent us messages about their loved ones so far, your strength continues to amaze us and we feel honoured you have chosen to share their memory with us for this event. ​

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+​

Hereford: Herefordshire Growth Hub business support surgeries

Herefordshire Growth Hub business support surgeries take place across Herefordshire.

Receive free impartial business support, information, advice & guidance to help your business succeed.

Book a 45 minute slot with an adviser

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Lyneham: MOD Lyneham Chaplaincy Team

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

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.

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

Wiltshire: Want to work in a School or Early Years setting? Check out these online courses - FREE for Military families!

 

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Click here to visit the Wiltshire Council Family and Community Learning website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

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.

Aurora New Dawn & Mankind - Domestic Abuse recovery programmes

As part of MOD's partnership with Aurora New Dawn, they are running a sexual violence recovery programme and an Athena domestic abuse programme for female Army and RN personnel and family members. 

Find out more at Aurora Abuse in the Armed Forces | Support Service | Aurora New Dawn (aurorand.org.uk)​ Course details, including how to register, are in the documents at these links:

Sexual Violence Recovery Programme

Athena Domestic Abuse Course​

​ManKind have received funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to run their ACORN Recovery Course for male personnel, family members and veterans. 

Details, including how to register, are on the poster above (please click image to enlarge). 

More information on Mankind is at: https://mankind.org.uk/​