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February 24, 2025

Service Leavers' Guide - latest edition


T​he updated version of the Service Leavers' Guide has now been published on Gov.UK.

Please click the link to read this edition online.

Gloucestershire: 'Your Circle' online directory

 

Welcome to Your Circle - a directory to help you find your way around care and support and connect with people, places and activities in Gloucestershire.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

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.

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


Leconfield: Unite Forces Programme @ DST

 Information provided by Leconfield HIVE.

February 21, 2025

Stafford: SSAFA turns 140! There then, here now.




February 20, 2025

Catterick: Banking help at Catterick Library every week




Did you know Darlington Credit Union and Lloyds Banking Group come to our library each 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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Click here to find out more information about Wiltshire Council Family and Community Learning and the courses they offer all year round

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs