August 19, 2025

GOV.UK: Updated guidance for Service personnel and their families on Early Years childcare and child welfare policies


The Gov.uk website has been updated today, with new information in the ‘Free Early Years Childcare entitlement for children aged 9 months to school starting age (including 15 or 30 hours’ free childcare)’ and ‘Overseas Nursery Authority (ONA)’ section.

To review the revised information please go to: Guidance for Service personnel and their families on child welfare policies.

Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Nepali Club Every Wednesday 1630 - 1800hrs

 


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London: Historic Royal Palaces

 




Plan your next day out

Whether you're into delectable food festivals, family-friendly trails, or thought-provoking exhibitions, we've got something for everyone. Start planning your next day out with us today. 

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Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Fostering services


Visit the Hampshire County Council website to find out more about how you can start your fostering journey.

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Winchester - Home-Start Family Groups


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Hampshire: Homes Start Hampshire Volunteers required

 



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August 18, 2025

NAAFI: 2025 Welfare Returns figures


NAAFI are excited to share that they’ve announced their 2025 Welfare Returns figures - when people shop at NAAFI facilities, any surplus they earn is given back directly to the communities they serve.

This year alone, they’ve generated £110,435 for local garrisons and communities across seven of their locations:
  • Ascension Island
  • Brunei
  • The Falkland Islands
  • Germany
  • Poland
  • Bahrain
  • Royal Navy Ships
You can read more in NAAFI’s latest blog post here: https://naafi.co.uk/a-year-of-giving-back-welfare-returns-2025/

And find out more on the NAAFI website: https://naafi.co.uk/

Scotland: Back to school worries? Parent Club tips for all ages

Back to school worries? 

Parent Club have tips & advice to help calm any nerves about going back to school as well as tips for supporting your child’s mental health 

Help if your child feels unable to go to school

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Scotland: Sign up to Neighbourhood Watch

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Scotland: Breathing Space for anyone over age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety

Breathing Space are a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Breathing Space is funded by the Scottish Government’s Mental Health Unit and the service is operationally managed by NHS 24.

Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you're feeling down - phone 0800 83 85 87

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