Grantham: The Lincolnshire Military Veterans and Families Wellbeing Network

Every-One is proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and firmly believes that veterans and their families should be recognised, represented, and supported (without disadvantage) for the sacrifices they have made and the service they have given to the country.
The Lincolnshire Military Veterans and Families Wellbeing Network (LMVFWN) has been facilitated by Every-One since 2017. The Network brings together more than 100 organisations at national, regional, county, and local levels, all united in their dedication to the wellbeing of Lincolnshire’s armed forces community.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Dreghorn: Army Welfare Service Community Support P3-P7 Youth Club, starts Wednesday 17th Sept

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All children and young people must be registered with AWS to attend.

Email: RC-AWS-N-Lowlands-CSOMailbox@mod.gov.uk


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Dreghorn: Army Welfare Service Community Support Senior Youth Club (S1-S6) starts Friday 19th September

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All children and young people must be registered with AWS to attend.

Email: RC-AWS-N-Lowlands-CSOMailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wales: Armed Forces Family Focus - Citizens Advice Service in Wales

 
Citizens Advice:

Our Wales-wide holistic advice service supports service men and women, ex-service personnel, and their families by providing practical, comprehensive, and tailored advice on benefits, debt, welfare, and housing, helping them access the right support and information to move forward.

Our project will provide holistic, multi-issue support, including:

• Income maximisation (identifying unclaimed benefits, supporting grant applications)
• Practical assistance accessing financial support following injury or development of health conditions
• Unlocking entitlement to financial support for carers and connecting them with specialist support agencies
• Help with benefit applications and appeals
• Access to emergency financial support (fuel vouchers, food bank referrals)
• Managing problem debt and preventing financial crisis
• Housing rights advice (tenancy support, preventing evictions, ensuring safe living conditions)
• Advice on employment matters, such as general employment rights, flexible working to accommodate caring responsibilities and potential discrimination

Contact our helpline on 0808 531 0313 Monday to Friday 8am until 7pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm.

https://cacv.org.uk/our-projects/armed-forces-family-advice-service/

This service is provided by Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale and Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent and funded by the Armed Forces Community Covenant Fund.

Dorset: Community library & free digital services - Wool Village nr Bovington

 

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Any queries please phone 07908 888347

Click HERE for full services at Wool Library

Wool Community Library, D'Urbeville Centre, Colliers Lane, Wool, BH20 6DL

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Northern Ireland: AFVBC Breakfast Clubs Throughout Northern Ireland

  

The purpose of Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs is to facilitate veterans and serving Armed Forces personnel to meet face to face in a relaxed, safe, social environment to enjoy breakfast and banter, to combat loneliness and allow veterans to ”return to the tribe”
Free to attend, free to join.

There are no fees, subs or commitments: AFVBC don't exist to support any national charity, organisation or business: just turn up, pay for your breakfast and enjoy the company of other Armed Forces Veterans.
There are seven AFVBC's in Northern Ireland for more details www.afvbc.world

Information provided by HIVE NI

Dorset: Child & Adolescent Mental Health service

Dorset Health Care’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Gateway Service is now available across the whole of Dorset. The service manages assessments and provides help for children and young people experiencing problems with their mental health. It acts as the ‘front door’ of CAMHS and has been introduced to help reduce the wait time for assessments and treatments that young people can experience when accessing the service. Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Dorset Council

Wiltshire, Gloucestershire & Bristol: Marmalade Connections - tackling loneliness in the South West

 

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Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Scotland: Turn to SARCS

"The staff constantly checked in to make sure I understood and went at my pace." – Anonymous SARCS user

The NHS Scotland sexual assault self-referral phone service can help to arrange care for you in the days following a rape or sexual assault.

SARCS staff are specially trained and there to support you. You will not be rushed into making any decisions.

Find out more at www.nhsinform.scot/SARCS

Aldershot: Army Welfare Service Stay and Play Maurice Toy House Every Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30am

 

Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub