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February 24, 2025
Service Leavers' Guide - latest edition
The updated version of the Service Leavers' Guide has now been published on Gov.UK.
Please click the link to read this edition online.
Gloucestershire: Drug and alcohol services now provided by Via
Since 1 April 2024, Gloucestershire’s Adult Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service has been delivered by Via.
Via provide free and confidential advice, care and support for people in Gloucestershire aged 18+.
Worried about your own or someone else’s alcohol or drug use?
Via provide free and confidential advice, care and support for people in Gloucestershire aged 18+.
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Chepstow: Castell Roc in August 2025 at Chepstow Castle
Another fantastic line-up from the Castell Roc - Chepstows Friendly Festival team! We recommend getting tickets soon as they are selling fast!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Wales: New ADHD Film from Neurodivergence Wales
We are excited to launch our new online film, 'What is ADHD?'
The film has been designed to raise awareness and understanding of ADHD. The National Neurodivergence Team have worked to keep their resources and language updated and current to reflect what people with ADHD would like people to understand.
The film provides insights from people with ADHD and professionals – covering the different types of ADHD, executive function and working memory, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity dysphoria, procrastination, and more, alongside real-life experiences of how ADHD can impact on daily life.
Watch the film here
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 21 February 25
Reporting Damp and Mould
Tackling damp and mould in SFA remains a top priority for DIO and our suppliers. Over 9,000 homes have already benefited from the delivery of damp and mould works since the taskforce stood up in 2023. In response to the works delivered, reoccurrence of damp and mould has been addressed in circa 85% of cases.
It is important that you report all cases of damp and mould and to let us know of any reoccurrence of the issue so that we can continue to tackle this. Please also see our guide for families that outlines helpful tips to prevent damp and mould developing in your homes.
We are aware of a recent IT issue which may have affected your ability to log damp and mould issues using the online repairs form on Pinnacle’s website. This has now been resolved; however, if you have used the online form to log an issue and have not yet received a follow up call, please call Pinnacle on 0800 031 8628, selecting option 1.
Any issues of damp and mould can also be reported by calling Pinnacle on 0800 031 8628 or emailing repairs@pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk
SFA Roadshows
Tackling damp and mould in SFA remains a top priority for DIO and our suppliers. Over 9,000 homes have already benefited from the delivery of damp and mould works since the taskforce stood up in 2023. In response to the works delivered, reoccurrence of damp and mould has been addressed in circa 85% of cases.
It is important that you report all cases of damp and mould and to let us know of any reoccurrence of the issue so that we can continue to tackle this. Please also see our guide for families that outlines helpful tips to prevent damp and mould developing in your homes.
We are aware of a recent IT issue which may have affected your ability to log damp and mould issues using the online repairs form on Pinnacle’s website. This has now been resolved; however, if you have used the online form to log an issue and have not yet received a follow up call, please call Pinnacle on 0800 031 8628, selecting option 1.
Any issues of damp and mould can also be reported by calling Pinnacle on 0800 031 8628 or emailing repairs@pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk
SFA Roadshows
February 21, 2025
Stafford: SSAFA turns 140! There then, here now.
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February 20, 2025
Catterick: Banking help at Catterick Library every week
They can help you with a variety of banking tasks and account support.
Darlington Credit Union are at Catterick Library every Thursday 10am – 1pm.
Lloyds are at Catterick Library every alternative Wednesday 10am – 4pm.
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Wiltshire: Upcoming courses from Wiltshire Family and Community Learning - free for Military families
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Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
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