January 29, 2025

East Riding of Yorkshire: Social Housing Changes

National/local changes to Social Housing. Please click the links below for full updates/changes: 

Veterans get social housing priority in rule change - BBC News

Improving access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces - GOV.UK

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Grantham: Healthwatch Lincolnshire

Who we are and what we do:

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care.
Our sole purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf.
We focus on ensuring that people’s worries and concerns about current services are addressed.
We work to get services right for the future.


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Defence Discount Service: Oakwood Solicitors

Oakwood Solicitors, in collaboration with FrontFoot.Life, is proud to provide expert legal support tailored to the Armed Forces community. Offering a free initial consultation, their services include Will writing, Lasting Power of Attorney, employment law advice, and assistance with military injury and medical negligence claims. They currently have a special offer for Will writing at a reduced fee of £50. Find out more on the Defence Discount Service website: https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/​

Moray: Free Workshops for parents and Carers in Moray

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Including our Introduction to Understanding & Supporting Neurodiversity. All our workshops come with your own toolkit packed with info, tips and activities to help you best support your child. The support is fully funded by Moray Council.

View what's on here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/moray-parents-jan

and Sign up for Free access:
exchange-counselling.com/the-parent-project-moray

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January 24, 2025

Leconfield: DST Flamingo Land Annual Passes



"The Welfare Team have 6 Annual Passes for  Flamingo Land  available for Service Personnel; Civil Servants & Contractors at DST Leconfield

Winter Season:£5 each; Summer Season: £10 each

To reserve your tickets email DSTpt-EstSP-HQsqn-Welfare@mod.gov.uk or phone 01964 561743

All payment for for tickets (cash only) must be made within 48 hours of booking.

For additional information and timings please see website www.flamingoland.co.uk 

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January 23, 2025

Universal Credit for Armed Forces personnel posted overseas

 

Serving Personnel and families are entitled to claim Universal Credit, regardless of their location. This means families stationed overseas can submit claims in the same way as those in the UK.

Corsham: Creative Market dates for 2025

 

Please click here to visit the website

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Highlands: MLG (Military Liaison Group) awareness resource for Highlands Reserves and veterans

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January 22, 2025

Grantham: Lincolnshire Children's Centres Best Start - Lincolnshire BME Inclusion Service



Working with BME families, supporting parents and their children's integration within the community and helping them in accessing local services. For more detailed information email:

pabced@pablanguages.co.uk

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Grantham: Considering starting a family?




Copies of DadPad available in the HIVE

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