Vale of Glamorgan: Launch of the Vale Family Compass in the Vale of Glamorgan

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Introducing the Vale Family Compass

We are delighted to update you regarding our exciting new development in how families in the Vale of Glamorgan can access information, advice, support and protection.

From Monday 3 November, we launched the Vale Family Compass – a new single front door to access services including:

• Family Information Service (which includes The Index)
• Families First Advice Line
• Team Around the Family
• Vale Parenting Service
• Intake Team

The Vale Family Compass is designed to provide the right support at the right time, helping families get the help they need earlier and more effectively. It brings together resources and services in one place, improving coordination and outcomes for children, young people, parents, carers, their families, and professionals.

What’s changing?

We now have a single point of contact for accessing our Family Information, Early Help and Intake services:

Website: valefamilycompass.co.uk
Phone: 0808 281 6727
Email: familycompass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

You can also follow us on Facebook @ValeFamilyCompass (previously @VOGFIS)

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

St Athan: Collect your copy of the Aut/Win 2025 Edition of the Little Troopers Gazette from the Wales HIVE Hub, St Athan

Pick up your free copy of the Autumn / Winter 2025 edition of Little Troopers Gazette from the Wales HIVE Hub:

Wales HIVE Hub
2 Rook Close,
St Athan,
Vale of Glamorgan,
CF62 4NA

Contact:
Tel: 01446 798381
Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-WalesHub-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

To find out more about Little Troopers you can access their website here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Civilian mental health support services

Please find below for a selection of links for mental health support agencies in the Wiltshire, Swindon and Gloucestershire areas.

Wiltshire incl. Swindon

• NHS Talking Therapies in BaNES, Swindon & Wiltshire
• Alabare mental health support services in Wiltshire
  
• Wiltshire Mind
  
• Swindon (& Gloucestershire) Mind
• Wiltshire Children & Young People Emotional Wellbeing Service
• Wiltshire Council mental health support info
• Swindon Borough Council mental health support info

Gloucestershire

• Gloucestershire NHS Talking Therapies
• Connect and Offload support service
• Empowering Minds - Rethink Mental Illness support in Gloucestershire
  
• Gloucestershire (& Swindon) Mind
• On Your Mind support finder for 0-25 year olds
• Gloucestershire County Council mental health support info
  
• Other sources of support in Gloucestershire

Please note these lists are not exhaustive and other support services may be available

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE

Hampshire: Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East

Hampshire County Council is proud to be part of Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East is a cross border partnership comprising Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove, Medway Councils and Sussex NHS.

It is a two-year Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant Funded Programme aimed at making it easier for servicemen and women and their families, as well as reservists and veterans, to access public sector services including healthcare, housing, schools, financial advice and support to find jobs.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Improve your IT skills every Wed & Fri 1000hrs - 1300hrs Age 17+

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hampshire: TalkPlus talking therapies

 

Are you feeling Stressed, Anxious, Low Mood or having Panic Attacks then you need to talk to TalkPlus which is a friendly, effective and FREE service for veterans and military family members.

This service is a friendly team made up of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) \high Intensity CBT Therapists, Counsellors, Clinical Psychologists and Mindfulness practitioners.

We can offer Therapy sessions via face to face, video, telephone and instant messenger!

Your GP can refer you, or you can head over to our website or call our admin team as listed below:

Call: 01252 533 355
Text Us: 07984 385248
Email: frimleyicb.talkplus@nhs.net
Website: www.talkplus.org.uk

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Grantham: Grantham Library opening times

 For more information click here:

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: South Kesteven District Council - information on operated car parks

What you need to know for car parking in the SKDC operated car parks, plus online car parking fees@ southkesteven.gov.uk parkopedia.co.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: On camp 2 X AED'S to save lives. In the event of a heart attack/cardiac arrest

Can be accessed by untrained personnel as automated. Located at Guardroom & Gymnasium.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Queen Victoria School - Admissions for 2026 Open!