February 6, 2025

Gloucestershire: Visit 'The Lab' at Gloucestershire Libraries

 

Welcome to The Lab at Gloucestershire Libraries. Friendly community spaces, offering accessible digital skill development for all ages and abilities. 

  • Coding
  • 3D printing
  • Virtual reality headsets

Click here to read the latest newsletter.

Alternatively click here to visit the website.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

February 5, 2025

Lancashire: Mentoring in Schools for ex military, spouses/partners of the UK Armed Forces

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Supporting the submariner community

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has released the findings from new research into the needs of the Royal Navy submariner community and the impact of separation on family life.

The Trust commissioned the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) to undertake further research following an event they attended in April 2024, hosted by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) and Greenwich Hospital.

Over two days, they heard from the Armed Forces community located in Helensburgh, Scotland, to understand more about the support available for Naval personnel and their families; and identify any gaps and opportunities.

Listening to the submariner community

The research highlighted that personnel and families can suffer poor mental health and emotional strain due to unpredictability, frustration, separation and feeling unprepared for deployment. This can also include a period of pre-deployment anxiety as well as the deployment period itself. Reintegration following deployment can also be a challenge as routines are disrupted. An enduring stigma around mental health can deter some from seeking the help they need.

This wasn’t limited to immediate family members, with extended family not feeling included in the support networks available.

Vale of Glamorgan: New Resource - Education for your child with additional needs


Information from the Vale Family Information Service:

The Index Officer in coordination with partners has produced an Index bespoke resource for families and professionals.

‘What you need to consider when thinking about Education for your child with additional needs in the Vale of Glamorgan’.

This resource provides a great deal of information for parents and carers who have a child with emerging needs or received a diagnosis, helping them navigate their child’s early years journey to transition. It explores alternative learning options available in the Vale, equipping parents with the knowledge to discuss alternatives if needed. It highlights the support out there in terms of peer support/groups, and knowing what questions to ask when visiting schools.

Bilingual Digital Flipbook Version

Accessible PDF Version

Email: theindex@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Telephone: 0800 587 1014

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

February 4, 2025

Serve and Protect Credit Union's latest Fixed Saver account


Serve and Protect Credit Union's latest Fixed Saver account is here.

Secure a guaranteed 4.25% AER return on your savings over the next 12 months. Available to apply throughout February.

Learn more at: https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/save/fixed-saver/

West Midlands: Volunteers needed at Donnington - Information and sign up session: Any Monday between 10.00-16.00


If you are interested or would like to find out more, please contact: sian.makin105@mod.gov.uk

Information: 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

Scotland: NHS Inform We'll Keep You Right - Not sure where to go or who to see?

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

February 3, 2025

Leuchars: Beavers open to all 6 and 7 year olds, Wednesdays 18:15-19:30

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Richmond: Mind Matters every Friday at Ralph Fitz Randal

Please do pop along for some friendly, confidential support.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub