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March 28, 2025
DIO Families First newsletter – issue 25
To read this issue (and previous issues) in full online, please click the following link: Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK
Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Biker Down Courses 2025 - Learn how to save a life
If you were first on the scene of an accident involving a motorcyclist, would you know what to do? Would you know who was most at risk, how to protect the area, or whether you should remove the helmet of a downed fellow rider?
A series of free motorbike workshops that teach riders vital life-saving skills is back for another year.
Biker Down Staffordshire is a training course run by bikers for bikers to give them the confidence and knowledge to respond if a fellow motorcyclist is involved in a collision.
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
March 27, 2025
St Athan: The Family Foundation Courses starting January 25 at West Camp Community Centre, St Athan
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The Family Foundation are running FREE courses to Serving Personnel, Reservists, Family Members & Veterans. Taking place monthly at the MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre from January 2025.
Scan the QR Code to register!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
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
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
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
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.
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