Army HIVE Info

October 16, 2024

Are you eligible for Pension Credit?

It is estimated that up to 880,000 households are missing out on Pension Credit, and it is worth, on average, £3,900 per year, providing additional benefits such as help with Council Tax and Housing Benefit and a free TV licence for those over 75.

In addition to Pension Credit, those who qualify could also receive Winter Fuel Payment and other support like help with housing costs, help with Council Tax and a free TV licence for those aged 75 and over.

Thanks to the Pension Credit backdating rules, it is possible to apply for Pension Credit and have the claim backdated by up to 3 months, (ticking the backdating box on the claim form). This means that the latest date to apply and still qualify for Winter Fuel Payment is 21st December 2024.

To note, Pension Credit can also provide extra support for heating costs such as The Warm Home Discount Scheme and Cold Weather Payments.

Checking entitlement is easy with this on-line calculator: Pension Credit calculator - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Elgin: DYW - Are you looking to start a new career, perhaps in the healthcare industry?

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Why not come along to the Pathway to Professional Healthcare Careers event to hear about the different courses and care professions from NHS Grampian, Robert Gordon University and UHI Moray - before a Q&A with a panel of former students !!

Join us on Tuesday 12th of November in the AGBC Conference at the UHI Moray Street Campus from 6pm - 8pm.

Get your FREE tickets now at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../pathway-to-professional...

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Army HQ Welfare Matters newsletter - families edition

Army HQ publishes the Welfare Matters newsletter quarterly, and this is shared internally with MOD staff and Army units.

A new families version of the newsletter is now available, as it is recognised that Service family members may also be interested in the latest news updates, and will find the newsletter informative.

Please click here to view the newsletter online

Lyneham: Lyneham Banks update

Please click here for an update from Wiltshire Council and Octavius on the B4069 Lyneham Banks project, due to be completed in 2025.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Staffordshire: MPFT Families Health & Wellbeing Service - Virtual Group Programmes

The virtual groups are open to parents and carers living in Staffordshire. Each session is facilitated by Health Visitors who share evidence based information and aim to answer any questions you may have in a friendly and informal session.

Please book 👉HERE.

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire Emergency Dental Service

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland (VWS NI)

Veterans Welfare Service - NI

If you are a veteran living in Northern Ireland in need of welfare support or advice, the Veterans Welfare Service for Northern Ireland are here to help. Whether Royal Navy, Army or Royal Air Force, the VWS NI work collaboratively with service charities and organisations to help veterans where they can, with whatever their need may be.
To make contact either: Tel 02890 420145 Or visit the website by clicking here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan: Cardiff & Vale College Open Evenings

Please find below the dates of Cardiff and Vale College Open Evenings taking place this academic year:

NOVEMBER - Wed 6th (Cardiff City Centre Campus only) & Thurs 7th (Barry Campus and ICAT Campus) - both 4.30-7.30pm

FEBRUARY - Tues 4th (Cardiff City Centre Campus only), Weds 5th (Barry Campus & ICAT Campus) - both 4.30-7.30pm

Bookings are now OPEN for Open Evening registration using this link - https://cavc.ac.uk/en/openevenings

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

East Fife: Mobile Library Timetable 7th October - 20th December

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Or visit 👉Mobile & Home Delivery Services - OnFife