January 26, 2026

January 23, 2026

Scotland: Online Breastfeeding Support Group - did you know you can get online breastfeeding support in Scotland?

💠 Virtual Tuesdays  

💠 Every Tuesday, The Breastfeeding Network offers an Online Breastfeeding Support group, which is for anyone in Scotland  

💠 Offering mums online 1:1 or group support where ever they may be

💠 Sessions are free - use the link below to receive your log in details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/58624689183 (or you can find the link in the Midlothian Linktree)

💠 Booking closes at 5pm on the day of the group - please book before then.

Dorset: Special Education Needs & Disabilities help and support for ages 0 - 25.



Where to get some help and support

If you’re a bit unsure as to where to go first to find some help and advice relating to your child/young person’s needs then we have put together some information about some of the key places for resources and helpful people to speak to:

Our Local Offer provides information, advice and support for children and young people aged from 0 to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
Visit SEND Local Offer HERE


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

For more information and support services

Northern Ireland: Employment Opportunities with Aramark


Information provided by HIVE NI

Chepstow: Save the Date & call for Volunteers! Chepstow Fun Festival event - 3rd - 5th July 26


Join us for a fun-filled weekend for the whole family at the Chepstow Fun Festival! An event celebrating Welsh culture, food, music, dance and the Welsh language. With activities and entertainment for all ages, everyone is warmly welcome.

Call for volunteers!

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help make the festival a success. All are welcome — no previous experience or Welsh language skills required.

3–5 July 2026
Chepstow

January 22, 2026

Family Welfare Matters Newsletter – Jan 2026 Issue Out Now

For more information on any of the Family Welfare Matters content, please contact your nearest HIVE or our HQ on: RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox (MULTIUSER) RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

West Midlands: Health and Social Care Survey for UK Armed Forces Veterans in Coventry and Warwickshire


The purpose of the research is to find out what UK Armed Forces Veterans living in Coventry and Warwickshire think about health and social care research. For the purposes of this survey the definition of a Veteran is someone who has served for one day or more in either the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces.

Please complete the survey HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Grantham: Shine Adult Short Courses


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Scotland: Forces Employment Charity, NOVA Scotland now offers support to Veterans

We’re proud to announce that our justice service NOVA Scotland now provides specialist trauma-informed support for veterans from the moment they come into contact with Police Scotland Custody Centres.

Through our partnership with the police force, veterans will be offered a referral to NOVA Scotland so we can help them access practical and emotional support to address issues such as poor physical or mental health, homelessness and financial hardship.

We stand by those who served when they need us most.

Read more: https://loom.ly/3f3jH6Q

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Alton: Alton Repair Cafe

 



Our Repair Café is moving to the Alton Assembly Rooms in 2026. It will be held on the 3rd Saturday of EVERY month. This will make it much easier for people to know when to take their household items for repair.

If you would like further details please e-mail altonrepaircafe21@gmail.com

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub