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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures

The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.


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November 28, 2024

Service Prosecuting Authority welcomes HMCPSI inspection report

 

“We hope this report will reassure the public, members of the Armed Forces, and the Defence community that the SPA is performing well and making a meaningful contribution to Service Justice” – Director of Service Prosecutions, Jonathan Rees KC reflects on the publication of an inspection report on the Service Prosecuting Authority (SPA).​

To view more about the Service Prosecuting Authority, and additional information on this report, please go to: Service Prosecuting Authority - GOV.UK

North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Upcoming Vivo housing surgeries



MOD Corsham - Community Centre
  • Wed 4 Dec
  • 1000-1200

South Cerney - Community Centre
  • Wed 11 Dec
  • 1230-1330

South Cerney - Community Centre
  • Wed 8 Jan
  • 1230-1330

MOD Lyneham - Community Centre
  • Thu 9 Jan
  • 0900-1100

Hullavington - Community Centre
    • Wed 29 Jan
    • 1000-1200

    Colerne - Community Centre
    • Thu 30 Jan
    • 1000-1200

    Innsworth - Community Centre
    • Fri 31 Jan
    • 1000-1200

    Please note that Pinnacle reps also attend some of these surgeries with Vivo.

    Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

    Hereford: Hereford Cathedral - Cathedral Seedlings toddler group



    Thursdays in term time, 10 – 11.30 am

    Calling all toddlers and their grown-ups - join us to play and pray in the Old Chapel - Hereford Cathedral. Listen to a Bible story, take part in a craft activity and have fun in our weekly drop-in. To add to the experience, refreshments, delicious cakes and healthy snacks for children will be provided by Hereford Cathedral Café.

    Suitable for toddlers between the ages of 1-3 years and younger siblings are welcome.

    Toddler Group is free to attend but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.


    Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

    November 27, 2024

    Wiltshire: 16 Days of Action against domestic abuse campaign

     

    Do you know the signs of domestic abuse and stalking? What would you do if you were concerned that you, or someone you know is a victim?

    The national campaign ‘16 Days of Action’ started on Monday 25 November and this year Wiltshire and Swindon are raising awareness of domestic abuse and stalking and how people can help if they think something isn’t right.

    Wiltshire Council, Swindon Borough Council, Wiltshire Police, Office of Police and Crime Commissioner, Wiltshire’s commissioned domestic abuse support service, FearFree, Swindon’s commissioned domestic abuse support service, Swindon Paragon Domestic Abuse Service and charity Swindon Women’s Aid are all participating.

    The organisations involved will be sharing information and case studies on social media on what people can do if they are concerned that they, or someone they know is a victim of domestic abuse or stalking.

    Events are also taking place across the county including a White Ribbon event in Swindon on 25 November to raise awareness of violence against women and girls, and information stands at Chippenham and Swindon Christmas markets.

    Click here to read more about the campaign in Wiltshire and Swindon

    People who are experiencing domestic abuse can contact:

    Wiltshire
    FearFree call 01225 775276 or email spa@fearfree.org.uk
    Out of hours helpline 01225 712880

    Swindon
    Swindon Paragon Integrated Domestic Abuse Service 24 Hour Helpline call 01793 610610

    Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

    Fylde Coast Women's Aid


    Visit our website https://fcwa.co.uk/ for more Information.

    Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

    Kirkham: AFC Fylde Community Foundation - Girls Football Development Centre

     Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

    Gloucestershire: GDASS 16 Days of Action


    16 Days of Action is a yearly campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence and encourage collective action to work towards its elimination. It runs from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day.

    Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service's (GDASS) calendar of events, shared on behalf of the Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board, can be found here. These events are free and available for anyone to attend.

    Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
    GDASS is a free and confidential service countywide support for anyone who has experienced or is experiencing domestic abuse (aged 16+).

    01452 726 570 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
    support@gdass.org.uk
    www.gdass.org.uk

    Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

    West Sussex : Breakeven Introduction and Armed Forces Gambling Support Network Information

     


    Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub

    November 26, 2024

    RBLI LifeWorks - Employment Course for Families


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    Lifeworks Families (LWF) is an employability skills course that aims to help you find the right job for you, and having found it, to be able to get it!

    We do this by firstly evaluating our situation, and then how to plan to get after our goals. This leads into what we need to do, and why we need to follow certain ‘rules,’ as well as how to make all that work to increase the chances we get what we want.

    We cover so much more than how to write a CV, including a 5-course programme leading directly to nationally recognised qualifications. The 4 days are designed to work together as a whole rather than as individual sessions. Our qualifications package will provide you with a grounding in one of three career areas and provide a framework for your 12-month ‘Forward Assist’ period following the course.

    Accommodation: Online e1132 password process change on 9th Dec 2024

    Online e1132 password process change

    The password process for the online e1132 system is changing on Monday 9 December 2024.

    To ensure your online details are kept as securely as possible, we are changing the way we record, store and provide users with their details (when requested).

    All users of the online e1132 system will need to reset their own passwords the next time they login to the system. Once the reset is completed, the user's new chosen password will remain unchanged until the user chooses to change it. There is no deadline for users to change their password, the change is only triggered the next time they go to login into the e1132 system.

    Before the change on Monday 9 December, we encourage users to log into their e1132 accounts to check that the email address linked to their account is valid.