Northern Ireland: Blue Light Card Discounts in Northern Ireland

 

Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.

Blue Light Card also works with small and large companies across the UK to get involved in supporting the blue light community through offering their members discounts through Blue Light Card.

For more details on what discounts are available and to sign up, click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

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

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Ross on Wye: Easter Market & Bunny Bake Off - Sat 19 Apr

 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

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.

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

Dorset: Adult learning courses

For information about courses, learning opportunities, learning at home and more please visit
https://www.webenrol.com/skillsandlearningace/

For details of local courses and information see links below.

Link to our online courses (courses are held online via Teams at specific times with a “live” tutor)

Link to distance learning courses (These are online modules that can be accessed whenever convenient)

Link to courses in Blandford

Link to courses in Poole, Wareham or Dorchester

Information about our employability and careers courses (also known as work skills)

Information about our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses

Information provided by Bovington HIVE