Gov.uk news update - VE Day boost for veterans’ healthcare

Government announces £1.8 million investment to transform NHS care for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

Armed forces veterans and their families will benefit from improved and targeted healthcare, the government has announced as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

A new training programme will ensure NHS staff across the country are supported to meet the unique health needs of veterans, serving personnel and their families.

The new programme will see NHS staff across England receiving dedicated training to help them identify and support patients with military backgrounds. GPs, doctors and NHS nurses will work with regional trainers to make sure they embed this support into their services.

To read this news announcement in full please go to: VE Day boost for veterans’ healthcare

Alton: East Hampshire District Council Nature Connect Transformative Walks and Workshops free to attend open to all

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Latest Edition of Veterans Commissioners Newsletters are out now

The latest editions of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Newsletter are now available.

Click the link below to catch up on the latest news, upcoming events, and key updates for the veteran community in Northern Ireland.

NI Veterans Commissioner's Office

#VeteransNI #NIVeteransCommissioner #VeteransNewsletter #NICommunity #VeteransVoice

Information provided by HIVE NI

Grantham: Virtual Autism Hub - NHS Lincolnshire Partnership

Virtual Autism Hub

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: What is start for life?

New Start for Life booklets available at the HIVE Community Centre, Bldg. 162.

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/startforlife

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Grantham College & University Centre never too late to learn

Apply now! Never too late to enrol, with lots of adult FREE courses. 

Grantham College & University Centre

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Why not try something new? Lincolnshire adult skills & family learning service

Another way of taking care of your mind is by remembering to #keep learning.

Why not try something new? Sign up for a course or learn a new hobby?

It can boost your self-esteem, connect with others and even enhance your career prospects.

Visit: 2aspire.org.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Weeton: Stay & Play with Homestart session - change of day

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Wales: Wales Careers & Skills Event at Utilita Arena, Cardiff on 26 & 27 Nov 25

 
Careers Wales are thrilled to be supporting this year’s SgiliauCymru SkillsCymru
Wales’ largest careers and skills event is here to inform and inspire the young people of Wales.
Join us along with local employers, universities, colleges, and training providers.

26 November 2025 10:00 – 14:30 & 15:30 – 18:00
27 November 2025 10:00 -14:00
Utilita Arena Cardiff

Book your free ticket today!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Richmond: The Richmond Banking Hub Mon - Fri

The Richmond banking hub is located at 20 King Street, DL10 4HP

Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

The hub offers a counter service operated by the Post Office, where customers of all major banks can carry out regular cash transactions, whenever it's open.

A community banker service is also available where customers can talk to their own bank about more complicated issues on allocated days:

Community Banker availability
Mon:
NatWest
Tue:
Lloyds
Wed:
HSBC
Thu:
Barclays
Fri:
Halifax

Please note that our community bankers may be unavailable during lunchtime as they take a well-deserved break.