Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) - don't miss out on your State Pension entitlement

 

The 5 April 2025 deadline for paying voluntary National Insurance contributions to fill any gaps in your record between 2006 and 2018 is approaching. To support anyone wishing to check their records, or make a payment, there is now a DWP video and an online form to request a callback.

Watch the DWP video How to check your State Pension and pay for gaps in your National Insurance record on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_8GkTNgyXqs

DWP’s online form is available to request a call back at: https://ow.ly/oGbl50VarlC

Weeton: Development Matters - every Tuesday at the Neighbourhood Centre

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Dalkeith: Lothian veterans Centre Friday Breakfasts

If you would like to join us please let the team know what you would like on your roll by midday on Thursday by emailing contact@lvc.scot or calling the centre on 0131 660 5537.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Grantham: Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service

The Lincolnshire domestic abuse support service (LDASS) 

This service offers improved assistance to Lincolnshire families experiencing domestic abuse.

If you are suffering from domestic abuse please call: 01522 510041. For urgent help, call 999.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Scotland: Vector24 providing vital transport support for the Armed Forces Community

Vector24 is a Scottish charity founded in 2016 that provides vital transport support and guidance for the Armed Forces Community, Merchant Navy, Seafarers, and their families across Scotland.

Vector24 goes beyond just transport; they offer compassionate, tailored assistance to ensure that no veteran or their family faces challenges alone. Each journey is customised to meet unique needs, from medical appointments to treatment plans and social isolation support.

They have recently launched 'The Extra Mile' project, funded by the Army Central Fund and the Veterans Foundation, which offers:

Transport for serving personnel to medical appointments

Family support and transport, especially during deployments

Qualified escorts for welfare assistance

Assistance with long-term treatment plans

Appointment attendance and rescheduling help


For booking inquiries, please contact Colleen, Engagement Support Officer, at 07821 679 643 or email colleen@vector24.co.uk. For operational matters, reach out to Leon, Operations Manager, at 07821 679 647.

Visit their website at www.vector24.co.uk for more information and check the attached booklet 👉 Vector24

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Squirrel Scouts at Bramcote Community Centre

Information: Central HIVE Hub
 

Gloucestershire: Council launches support to help keep young people safe online

Gloucestershire County Council has launched a new online resource to help keep children and young people safe online.

The webpage gives parents and guardians information about different aspects of online harms, with details of further information and where support is available.

The webpage also brings together links to trusted sources of information and local support relating to wider health and wellbeing recognising the broad range of impacts that using digital devices and online spaces can have for children and young people.

Young Gloucestershire are one of the partners the council consulted with to develop the webpage and help provide expert insight into the needs of children and young people.

Young Gloucestershire provides young people with support and seeks to help them to develop the skills they need to thrive.

As part of the county council’s commitment to stopping the risk of harm to children and young people, the council is also working with Young Gloucestershire to develop and deliver additional youth worker support to those experiencing harm online.

Please click here to visit the website

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Dorset: Reporting missed bin collections

If you are having problems regarding missed collections, please contact Dorset Council via the on-line portal to report these problems. Click HERE 

You can also request an extra bin or bulky waste collection. 

Please do not report your collection as missed until after 4pm on your collection day. The crew do not follow the same collection order each week and may still be out collecting.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Fife: SHOUT - a free and confidential text support service for young people who are feeling stressed or worried

Shout’s trained volunteers are available around the clock to listen and support anyone who is suicidal, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed. The service is anonymous and does not show up on phone bills.

We have partnered with Shout to offer support to young people who live in Fife. To start a conversation, text “FIFE” to 85258.

If your life is at imminent risk, call the emergency services on 999.
What happens when you text “FIFE” to 85258?

To start a conversation, text the word “FIFE” to 85258.

If you’re feeling anxious, lonely, overwhelmed, suicidal or not quite yourself, Shout’s volunteers are here for you 24/7. 

Corsham: 'The Haven' support group for parents of children with autism

 

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Further support can be found at the Wiltshire Autism Hub

Information provided by Colerne HIVE