Wales: Helpline Numbers

 

If you are in need of urgent support you can call/text one of these free phone helpline numbers.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Hereford: Wellness Watchers Volunteer Hub

 Have you discovered our new Wellness Watchers Volunteer Hub?

Are you passionate about health & wellbeing?  Do you want to make a positive impact in your community?  Look no further than our brand new Wellness Watchers Volunteer Hub which is now live on the Healthwatch Herefordshire website.  Whether you're an experienced volunteer or someone looking to get involved for the first time, our Volunteer Hub offers a wealth of opportunities to help you contribute to the health and wellbeing of Herefordshire.  Take a look here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Lyneham: Welcome packs now available to collect!

 

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Upon moving into SFA in Lyneham, you should have received an A6 postcard with contact details for Lyneham HIVE as well as a QR code for the Lyneham HIVE Location Guide.

Welcome packs have now been created with additional local information including Welfare contact info and bin collection details, plus posters from the AWS CDW and Welfare teams regarding what they can offer in the area.

If you would like a pack but are unable to collect, please email rc-pers-hive-lyneham-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

North East: Veterans at Ease Mental Health Support

Mental health is as important as physical health, especially for veterans who have faced the challenges of military life.

At Veterans at Ease, we believe that mental health care should be accessible to all who have served our country. That’s why our therapy services are completely free for the HM Armed Forces Community, be it Veterans, Reservists, Serving Military Personnel or their families. 

Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or depression, we’re here for you. Pick up the phone and make that call today 0191 249 9944 (option 2).

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

Lyneham: Charity bingo nights Sep-Dec 2024

 

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Innsworth: Community activities at Churchdown GL3 Community Hub

 

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Alternatively click here to visit the GL3 Community Hub website

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Free online Hope Programme for parents of autistic children

 

Are you a parent of an autistic child?

Would you like to cope better, feel more in control of your emotions and be more resilient?

Hope aims to teach you how to become more relaxed, improve your confidence in setting positive goals, learn stress and fatigue management skills and explore any worries you experience.

Please click here for further information

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

Gloucestershire: Free bus travel for Veterans seeking employment

The initiative has been introduced by Gloucestershire County Council in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Jobcentre Plus.

The County Council has produced and funded the travel cards, while Jobcentre Plus establishments in the county will issue them.

The initiative was launched at the Veterans Café in Gloucester, which was set up earlier this year with the support of the county council. The café is based at the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum and provides a space for serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families to gather, socialise and support each other.

The motion said that the Council wanted to take steps to make a positive difference to the lives of veterans in our County, in recognition of their service.

The travel card will be available to veterans over aged 16 who are claiming Universal Credit or receiving a DWP benefit in Gloucestershire. It will entitle them to free bus travel throughout Gloucestershire.

Each card can be used for 50 single free trips and even if a veteran gains employment before the trips on the card run out, they can continue to use it. If the veteran if still seeking employment after the card runs out, they will be issued with a new card.

Please click here to read more

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

North Wiltshire: Local bus links

 

Please note that some timetables may change in September:

• Colerne/Corsham/Neston - Faresaver
• Hullavington/Stanton St Quintin - Coachstyle
• Lyneham - First Bus

Further journeys can be found at the Connecting Wiltshire website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

New MOD booklet 'benefits and support for Reserve families'

 

Today, Defence launches a new booklet for Reservists, and their families, on the benefits and support available. This includes financial discounts, healthcare, and career support.

Did you know that of the 190,170 total serving military personnel in the British Armed Forces, 18% of them are Reservists? This means that the Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of Armed Forces personnel.

Reservists make a critical contribution in the Armed Forces and are integral to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas. Keep reading to find out more about what Reservists do, and how they make a positive impact in the Armed forces.

Do you know what support and benefits are available?

Today, Defence has published a new booklet outlining key benefits, services, and support for Reservists and their families. This includes:

• Healthcare, including mental health and welfare support.

• Information and support services.

• Military and financial discounts, childcare, and other family friendly policies.

• Career and employment support. For more information, read Defence’s recently published booklet on GOV.UK.