Wiltshire: Wiltshire Council Family Hub 'Family Navigator' drop-in time changes

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Alongside their parenting programmes and one-to-one outreach support in the home, Wiltshire Council Family Hub also have a team of Family Navigators who are available in different locations at different times throughout the week so that you can drop in and get the help that you are looking for.

This could be:

• Helping you find groups for you or your children in the community such as toddler groups, youth groups, adult learning opportunities and community events etc.

• Linking you in with organisations who can help with things like debt advice, housing support, mental and emotional wellbeing, volunteering and health advice. If you’re not yet feeling too confident to ‘go it alone’ then our family navigators will help with that too.

• Providing a listening ear when you don’t know where to go next and the things you are trying aren’t quite working.

• Supporting you to complete applications for pre-school, school or colleges and any other paperwork related to family life, because some of it is more complicated that it needs to be!

You can also view the above calendar on the Wiltshire Council Family Hub website.

(Please note that occasionally dates and time can be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please check the Facebook page before travelling)

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England: Sexual Assault Referral Centres

There are 48 SARCs across England, which provide help 24 hours, seven days a week. This includes crisis care, medical and forensic medical examinations, emergency contraception and testing for sexually transmitted infections.

To find out more about help after sexual assault and abuse, visit www.nhs.uk/sarcs.

Bovington: Garrison community kitchen garden (allotment plots)

 

Contact juliaagar@hotmail.com or adelle.s@btinternet.com

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Surrey: Apply For A Surrey LINK Bus Card

The Surrey LINK card is for young people aged 20 and under who live in Surrey. It can be used on any single or return bus journey that starts and/or finishes in Surrey and allows you to get 50% off the adult fare for the journey you are taking. On most routes this is the equivalent of a child fare.

The LINK card is free. A £10 administration charge will be made for replacement cards (that have been lost, stolen or damaged).

For further details and to find out eligibility and how to apply online please click HERE 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New funding to support bereaved military families

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has announced a new funding opportunity for charities supporting bereaved military families.

The Empowering Bereaved Military Families programme will seek to build a strong, collaborative network to meet the needs of those who have given most.

Understanding the needs of the bereaved military community

In late 2024, the Trust commissioned Alma Economics to explore the needs, experiences and priorities of the bereaved Armed Forces community, as well as to map the scope of support currently available.

Anna Wright, Chief Executive of the Trust, said: “Using the findings from our commissioned research, we have ensured this new programme will facilitate partnerships across the bereavement sector, while creating a centralised list of all bereavement support available. We will seek to expand the support available to family members, including wider family members, and increase mental health provision for both adults and children. Ultimately, we hope this programme will support the development of a long-term bereavement strategy.

In designing the programme, we have been mindful that the lived experiences of the military bereaved shine through, and we will expect to see this in the successful projects too.”

Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Cadet Force are Recruiting

 

If you want a hobby which is different and that will always have something exciting and rewarding for you to tell your friends and family, why not pop along and have a go.
Weekends away at our Cadet Training Centre £15 - includes Transport, Food and a bed to sleep in +all the exciting activities on offer.
See what's on offer https://armycadets.com/find-a-detachment/
BE MORE - as an Army Cadet in the 1st (NI) Battalion ACF

Information provided by HIVE NI

Weeton: Fylde Council Garden Waste Subscription

https://new.fylde.gov.uk/garden-waste-collection-service-opens-for-2025-26-subscriptions/

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Northern Ireland: Defence Medical Welfare Service Northern Ireland. Supporting the Service Person, Veterans and Family Members

For more details please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

West Midlands: Stepway - Supporting all Veterans in civilian life - 7-step civilian skills program

 REQUIREMENTS for 7-Step Civilian Skills Program

• Veteran having served in UK Armed Forces.

• Family member of Veteran (wife / husband / partner / Parent or child of).

• Volunteering for STEPWAY.

• Over the age of 18.

 

The 7-Step Civilian Skills Program is open to all Veterans and family members as well as anyone interested in volunteering with STEPWAY.

If you would like to attend  please contact me directly: neil.binder@stepway.org 07398 732595

 

The course will be held at The Stepway Wellbeing Centre, Merton Close, Oldbury B68 8NG

 

Dates: February, 10.00 - 15.00  (Lunch included)

 

Oldbury / West Midlands: 

Mon: 10/02/25  (Step 1 Introduction)    Wed: 12/02/25  (Step 2&3)    Fri: 4/02/25 (Step 4 & Recap)

Mon: 17/02/25  (Step 5)                Wed: 19/02/25 (Step 6&7)     Fri:21/02/25 (Recap & Presentations)

 

We will also be running the course at our Worcester premises as follows:-

 

For details or bookings please contact: tina.dales@stepway.org

 

Worcester: 

Mon: 17/02/25  (Step 1 Introduction)    Wed: 19/02/25  (Step 2&3)    Fri: 21/02/25 (Step 4 & Recap)

Mon: 24/02/25  (Step 5)                Wed: 26/02/25 (Step 6&7)     Fri:28/02/25 (Recap & Presentations)

 

Information: Central HIVE Hub

Hereford: Supporting my child on the ADHD Pathway - NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire

 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub