Wiltshire: Explore Wiltshire past and present via the new app

 

Now it’s summer, it’s a great time to get out and explore your local market town or city, and find out about Wiltshire’s hidden history along the way with our new ‘Explore Wiltshire’ app. It features trails that all the family and visitors can enjoy, and information about historical landmarks, cultural sites and significant events that have helped to shape Wiltshire’s landscape.

The free, easy to use location-aware app includes an introduction from Phil Harding of Wessex Archaeology and a popular member of the former Channel 4 Time Team programme, with historic photos, engravings and information from the archives of the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.

So what are you waiting for - download and get exploring now!

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Catterick: ABF Catterick Race Day 8th Aug

Information provided by Catterick HIVE Hub

 

Stafford: Rainbows-Brownies-Girl Guides

 

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Colchester: Patient Access at Colchester Medical Centre is changing with the transition to Virtual Sick Parade: 31 July

Link to eConsult: colchestergroup.webgp.com/

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE

 

Edinburgh: Centrica Customer Service Advisor vacancy

Customer Resolution Advisor This is a permanent full-time position (37 hours per week)

Location - We’re looking for people who can work from home and commute to the Edinburgh office when required. Currently, we ask you to come into the office a minimum of once a month, and your leader will let you know any additional occasions you’re required to come into the office which is likely to happen.

Start date - Various Start Dates Ending November 2023

Salary £24,945 per annum+ annual bonus of up to 16% (paid quarterly)

For further details and to apply go to 👉 https://www.centrica.com/job

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

The Independent Review of UK Government Welfare Services for Veterans

 

On 2 March 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) jointly commissioned an Independent Review of UK Government welfare services for veterans. The review was to investigate the role, scope and breadth of UK Government welfare provision for veterans, including by the MOD under the Veterans UK banner.​

The review can be read HERE​

Regional Command (HIVE & Family Support) Non-UK National Support

 

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Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) - Veterans' Adjustment Passports

 

New Adjustments Passports will support hundreds of sick and disabled Armed Forces leavers’ to start and stay in work, delivering on a key Government priority to remove barriers to the labour market and grow the economy.

The scheme, announced by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday 11 July, will help those leaving service with an injury, disability or health condition move more smoothly into employment.

Find out more HERE​

Chester: Mentell in Chester - Hoole Community Centre - Bi-weekly Monday 7-9pm

Mentell provide circles for men aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement, have a look at their website for more information: https://mentell.org.uk

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Wiltshire: Wiltshire Parent Carer Council

 

Founded in 2008, the WPCC is an independent organisation which is managed and run by parent carers, for parent carers. We strongly believe that our children and young people should have:

• The same opportunities as their brothers, sisters and peers
• Fair access to the support they need to live their lives
• Families who feel supported in their caring roles

We have a membership in excess of 3000 parent carers across Wiltshire whose children range in age (0-25yrs) and in the type of special educational needs and/or disabilities they have. These include mental health, physical, sensory, learning,communication, challenging behaviour, autistic spectrum disorders and health conditions that require complex care.

Highlights on their website include:

Interactive signposting chart (as seen above)

Summer 2023 activities in Bradford On Avon for children with SEN

Information about the new Special Educational Needs Disability Information Advice & Support Service in Wiltshire

Regular events for parents & carers as well as children & young people

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE