DMWS offer a new online counselling service for Serving and Reservist women across the UK

Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, DMWS are proud to offer a new online counselling service for serving and reservist women across the UK.

With their military expertise, they understand the unique pressures of service life. This service gives those in need a safe space to talk, connect, and feel heard.

This free, confidential support is tailored to service women’s needs and covers:

Stress and anxiety
Loneliness and isolation
Health concerns
Relationship and family issues
Work pressures and more

Self-refer by emailing: seenandheard@dmws.org.uk

Or call their free helpline for support: 0800 999 3697

To find out more about this exciting project, visit https://dmws.org.uk/seen-and-heard/

Edinburgh: AWS Youth Clubs, Tuesday evenings Scots Corner Community Centre P4-P7

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Please register o advance by emailing Gina.clark117@mod.gov.uk

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Highlands: The Military Liaison Group (MLG) - who, what, why

The Military Liaison Group (Education), often referred to as “The MLG”, is a tri-service Highland partnership that is committed to ensure that all Children and Young People from Armed Forces families thrive in Highland and suffer no disadvantage in their education due to being from a military family (Army, Navy or RAF) whether Serving, Reservist or Veteran.

You can find out more about the MLG and their partners in a new resource👉 MLG Education: Who What Why

This can also be accessed through the Armed Forces Highland website along with more information regarding the MLG 👉 Armed Forces Families Highland

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North Yorkshire: Got a Military Connection? Need Advice?

We are delivering face to face drop-in advice sessions, providing free, confidential and impartial advice to serving armed personnel, veterans and their families based at and around Catterick Garrison.

Our adviser will be able to provide advice on benefits, energy, debt, housing, and also signpost to our specialist legal advice!

#CatterickConnection

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Wiltshire: Skills Bootcamps - free for adults living or working in Wiltshire and Swindon

 

The new academic year is often a time to think about fresh opportunities, whether that means changing career, developing new skills or progressing in your current role. To support this, free Skills Bootcamps are available for adults living or working in Wiltshire and Swindon.

These flexible courses are designed to help people gain in-demand skills and connect directly with employers, with an interview for a real job at the end. Training is available across a range of sectors, including digital and AI, construction and green skills, logistics and transport, and education.

Skills Bootcamps are open to learners aged 19 and over who have lived in the UK for at least three years. They are free for individuals, with discounted places available for employers who want to upskill their staff.

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Staffordshire: My Staffordshire: Staffordshire County Council update Boost your skills this Autumn

Update from Leader, Ian Cooper


See link HERE


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Scotland: The latest edition of Army Cadets in Scotland Newsletter is now available

The latest Army Cadets in Scotland newsletter is here 👆 click on image to read

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KCC: The Kent Money Advice Hub

 

'People go to the Money Advice Hub  with a lot on their shoulders, and they finish the call with an instant sense of relief and an increase in confidence.'

Are you worrying about money? The Kent Money Advice Hub could help you.

 
Click HERE for more information

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Bicester: tower treasures baby and toddler group - every Thursday during termtime

Baby and toddler drop-in group ages 0-4. Play, enjoy refreshments, stories, songs and a chat! The Parish Room, St Michael at the North Gate, termtime Thursdays 1000-1145hrs. 

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Hampshire: Home Start Hampshire in Rushmoor & Hart

At Home-Start Hampshire we run a range of family groups which are by referral only, third party or self-referral. The groups are supported by trained and experienced volunteers who will ensure you and your little one(s) are welcomed, feel safe and have a positive experience.

All of our groups provide a safe non-judgmental environment where families can make the first steps to regular social interaction and peer support.

To refer a family to one of our groups, or make a self-referral please complete and return a referral form, which can be found HERE

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