The Forces Employment Charity - Military Families & Young People Programme

 

The Forces Employment Charity Families Programme exists to provide life-long, life-changing support, job opportunities, and training to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families, irrespective of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

Their Families Programme supports spouses and partners of still-serving personnel and veterans, including divorced, separated, and bereaved, on their journey into employment; regardless of whether you are in the UK or overseas.

Stafford: RMP Donnington is now a 24hr station

RMP Donnington is now a 24hr station.

Following a recent update from the home secretary, the military police at Donnington is now open 24 hours.

To report a crime or for any questions or queries, please ring the station on 01952 654 700.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Leuchars: Welfare Team corporate pass for Dundee Stars home games

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The welfare team are pleased to announce that we now hold a corporate pass for the Dundee Stars home games 2024-25 season. 

 The pass can be booked via a member of the welfare team and costs £15 per match. The pass gives access to 2 adults and 2 under 18’s.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Police Scotland and Trading Standards Scotland; common cold calling scams to be aware of

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Here are some of the most common cold calling scams to be aware of

🏡'Free' insulation surveys
🏠Roof repairs
💸Grants for boilers
🌳Gardening work
📱Telecoms scams
⚒  Driveway repairs

Innsworth: Useful information from Imjin Barracks

 

Are you being posted to Imjin Station in Innsworth? Or living in SFA in one of the surrounding areas such as Ashchurch or Tewkesbury? Please see below for a number of links that should help you settle in to the community!

• Imjin Online Community Portal
• Welfare sway page - including events and an information welcome pack
• Imjin Station Community - Facebook page
• The ASC (ARRC Social Club) - Facebook page
• Innsworth Military Wives Choir - Facebook page

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Support and skills for Military Families from Youth Options

 

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

Scotland: Enquire, the Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning 'Moving to Scotland Guide'

Moving to a new country and education system can be a worrying and busy time for families with a child with additional support needs.

Enquire have explained the key information you need if your family is moving to Scotland. This includes how education and support work in Scotland, and what you can do to help get everything arranged for your child’s move.

To read the guide 👉 enquire.org.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Edinburgh: Royal British Legion Lifeworks employment course for veterans families, Mon 24th to Thurs 27th March 2025

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Lifeworks is a free employment support programme which equips veterans and family members of those currently serving with the tools needed to find meaningful employment outside the armed forces.

Initially, courses will be held at or near the PRCs and Garrisons.

Scotland: Do I need to keep my child off school?

Now your child has settled into school or nursery, they may pick up some bugs or illnesses, not every illness needs to keep your child from school or nursery.

Have a look at the useful guide below and see how long you may need to keep your child off for. 

It's always handy to let the school or nursery know, and you can contact the GP, NHS 24, or your health visiting team if you need advice on managing symptoms and illness,

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Lyneham: Latest Lyneham Banks update

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

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs