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March 27, 2025

Skipton: Relaxed sessions at Craven Museum on the first Monday of each month


Join us for a relaxed session in Craven Museum on the first Monday of each month.

Relaxed sessions are aimed at people with additional sensory needs and anyone else who may benefit. Sessions are available to individuals, groups and families to make visiting the museum more accessible.

During relaxed sessions –

Light levels will be raised.
Sound levels will be reduced.
Visitors can make as much noise as they like.
Ear defenders are available.
Quiet Spaces are available.
Object handling sessions are running.

FREE Drop in Relaxed sessions run 9.30 -10.30am & 3.30 – 4.30pm

If you have any specific access requirements you would like to discuss in advance of your visit please don’t hesitate to contact us.


Information provided by North HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Introducing Swift - Migrant Support from 1st April

Information provided by North HIVE Hub
 

Grantham: Free activities at Swingbridge and Belton Lane Children's Centres


Information provided by Grantham HIVE 

Grantham: Healthwatch Lincolnshire snap surveys - have your say on GP access


Last chance to have your say – GP access survey:

Healthwatch Lincolnshire is running a series of snap surveys on different aspects of health and care to gather public feedback and experiences. Your input will help us understand what is working well and what could be improved.
This quick poll explores access to GP services:
- How easily can you get an appointment at your GP surgery/practice?
- What works well about how your get appointments?
- What could be improved?

Note: GP appointments refers to all appointments and services at your practice, including with other healthcare professionals such as practice nurses, paramedics, and other clinicians.

If you need additional support or would like it in an alternative format, call 01205 820892 or email info@healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk. 

Information provided by Grantham HIVE


Service Family Accommodation (SFA) communications update - 26 March 25

 

Reduce the risk of lead in drinking water

Lead pipes may still exist in Service Family Accommodation built before 1970, but DIO and our repairs contractors are committed to removing them during modernisation.

The risk of exposure to lead is very low but the following steps can help to reduce lead levels in drinking water in older properties:Only drink water from the mains supply in your kitchen.
Before you drink, cook or clean your teeth, run the cold taps first thing in the morning (the amount to fill a washing up bowl should be sufficient) to flush out water that has been standing in pipes overnight.
If you have been away from your home for a long period, run hot and cold taps for at least 5 minutes to prevent legionella.

The UK has a very safe water system, but these precautions will help to lower the risk. For more information visit the Drinking Water Inspectorate’s website

Reporting Sewerage Spills

Should you notice a sewage spillage or leak, please report this directly to the Pinnacle Helpdesk on 0800 031 8628 and follow Option 1 for Repairs.

SFA Roadshows

SaluteMyJob - Pathways programme to enhance cyber leadership opportunities for Veterans

 

SaluteMyJob expands their innovative pathways programme with exciting partnership with Ofsted-skills provider to enhance cyber leadership opportunities for veterans and police officers

For a decade, social enterprise SaluteMyJob has been helping ex-military personnel upskill into areas with a notable cybersecurity skills gap, with many candidates going on to make their mark in multi-national companies. And now, an exciting partnership is set to fast-track more veterans and police officers into a career in cybersecurity with their Accelerated Cyber Leadership Pathway.

SALUTEMYJOB is delighted to announce their new partnership with althaus to further up-skill veterans and police officers aspiring to become leaders within the cybersecurity industry.

March 26, 2025

Hullavington: Church Fete & Dog Show - Sat 14 Jun

 

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Information provided by Colerne and Hullavington HIVEs

North Yorkshire: Subsidised TEFL Course for Spouses

Please find the course below that we are subsiding for Spouse/Partners of Military/Veterans. It is Teaching English as a foreign language, an online course.

If anyone would like to join the next cohort for this qualification, please can they complete the attached beneficiary form and send it back to me.

Our community is very welcome to contact me if they have any more questions



Beneficiary Form

For more information please contact Susan.hudson121@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub




 

Yorkshire: Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS).


IDAS are a specialist charity with many years’ experience of supporting and accommodating victims and survivors of domestic abuse. IDAS support anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence.

The services include refuge accommodation, community based support, peer mentoring, group work and access to a free, confidential out of hours’ helpline.

The teams of accredited specialist workers (IDVA’s and ISVAs) support people through the criminal justice system in addition to providing emotional support and safety planning advice.

Contact:

24/7 National Helpline : 0808 2000 247

North Yorkshire and Barnsley

· 03000 110 110

Sheffield

· 0808 808 2241

Website : https://www.idas.org.uk/

Email : Info@idas.org.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

March 25, 2025

Visa Fee Increase – 9th April 2025


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Some Visa fees will be increasing from 9th April 2025; a full list of the increases can be found here.