Moray: Starting Friday 1st November - Moray Wellbeing Hub Weekly drop-in every Friday 12 noon to 2pm

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A new weekly, drop-in space for anyone looking for support with their wellbeing EVERY FRIDAY from 12 noon until 2pm at Foggies Bar in Elgin.

No need to book, just drop by and a Champion from Moray Wellbeing Hub will be there for support. 

We can look at specific things together or just listen to you, whatever feels right in that moment. 

We can also support with digital tools for wellbeing.

There will be free tea and coffee and a cosy space to connect with another human!

We'll be set up in the booths and the address of Foggies is Munro Pl, Elgin IV30 4LL

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Richmondshire: Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Forces in Mind Trust post-Service employment research policy & practice summaries

New research and policy summaries focused on post-Service employment among ex-Service personnel and their partners.

These summaries form part of our commitment to ensuring evidence is at the heart of decision making for the benefit of ex-Service personnel and their families.

The summaries provide easy digestible access to up to date research evidence and an overview of current policy and service provision focused on post-Service employment among ex-Service personnel and their partners.

A robust methodology has been used to create these summaries meaning they are an accurate and trustworthy source of information which can used to inform and transform policy, practice, and future research priorities.

You can access the full summaries and two-page infographics here:

Research summary: Research | FiMT Research Centre (fimt-rc.org)

Policy summary: Policy Practice | FiMT Research Centre (fimt-rc.org)

Kinloss: BookBug - songs,rhymes and stories for babies and toddlers

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Please contact Margaret.duncan115@mod.gov.uk for further details.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Fife: Bookbug Sessions, free, fun and friendly

Bookbug sessions are free, fun and friendly events for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their families to enjoy together. 

Coming along to sessions is a great way to spend some quality time with your little one and gives you the opportunity to share stories, songs and rhymes with other parents/carers and their children.

Bookbug is Scottish Book Trust’s national Early Years programme. 

As a national charity, Scottish Book Trust delivers the Bookbug programme locally by working in partnership with local library and education services, the health service and third sector organisations. 

To support local delivery of the Bookbug programme, Scottish Book Trust provides its partners with training, advice and Bookbug bags of books.

Sessions held in Cupar, St Andrews, Rosyth and Dunfermline to find your nearest Bookbug session or more information 👉 https://www.onfife.com/libraries-archives/bookbug-sessions

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

'Travel to Refuge' scheme - free travel for those fleeing domestic abuse

 

Travel to Refuge is an umbrella scheme in which travel companies cover the cost of train or coach tickets for women, men and children escaping domestic abuse travelling to refuge accommodation. It’s made up of two schemes:

• Rail to Refuge, a joint initiative between Women’s Aid and the Rail Delivery Group, set up in April 2020, providing free rail travel for survivors of abuse.

• Road to Refuge, a joint initiative between Women’s Aid and National Express, set up in 2023, providing free coach travel for survivors of abuse.

For more infomation please visit: Travel to Refuge

Portessie: Step by Step -FREE weekly groups for families with babies and toddlers under the age of 3

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Reminder - set up your eVisa Account

 

You can now set up your eVisa account. An eVisa is an online record of a your immigration permission in the UK, and any conditions which apply. It can be viewed by logging into the online ‘View and prove your immigration status’ service using your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account

For more information on getting an eVisa, visit: ​​​www.gov.uk/get-access-evisa​

Scotland: Military Matters supporting members of the Armed Forces Community for Housing in Scotland

Military Matters service supports anyone who is a member of the Armed Forces Community.

With excellent connections with veterans housing and services across the country and support people who have served at any stage in their life.

Get in touch 👉 https://ow.ly/xSBo50TqT7q

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Staffordshire: Lichfield Families Health & Wellbeing Service - 0-19 Parent Podcast

 

Did you know Health Visitors and School Nurses from our service have launched a podcast series with the aim of sharing health advice and information to parents, carers and young people?

Take a look at what subjects we have already covered by clicking this link https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/.../staffo.../what-we-offer/podcasts

You can listen for free and subscribe using your favourite podcast software through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts and Radio Public

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub