Hampshire: Mind wellbeing partnership

In Hampshire, 50% of people experience psychological, emotional or mental health difficulties that significantly affect their day-to-day functioning. Rates of hospital admissions for self-harm in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are more than 1.5 times the national average. 

In response, Andover Mind, Havant and East Hants Mind and Solent Mind are pleased to announce that they have been awarded the contract by Hampshire County Council and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board to provide mental health and wellbeing services across Hampshire. By working in partnership together and with the local GP surgeries, more people will be able to access specialist services, and local wellbeing centres will continue to support their communities. 

For more information click HERE

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Lichfield: DMS(W) BFBS Cinema Showings 25 October to 03 November

 

BFBS Cinema Showings are:

25 October - Disclosure Day (12)

27 October - One Night Only (15)

01 November - No showing

03 November - Pressure (12A)

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison maternity & new parent network sessions Tues 20th Oct & Tues 24th Nov

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Department for Work and Pensions: Latest news update

Don’t pay to claim

Claims Management Companies (CMCs) are contacting pensioners, offering to handle claims for benefits like Attendance Allowance or missing Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP), for a fee.

This isn't illegal, but the fees can be several hundred pounds. Some people don't realise they've entered into an agreement until it's too late.

The message we want to get across is straightforward: if you're eligible for these benefits, it's free to claim them. Independent and trusted help* is available for free from organisations including Citizens Advice and Independent Age.

You can visit the campaign site to find out more about how we are protecting our customers from financial harm and also watch our how to apply for Attendance Allowance video.

*For Armed Forces veterans, FREE support with Attendance Allowance claims (and other potential benefits) is also available through MOD Veterans Services. See https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-from-veterans-services, which includes contact details, and an online self-referral form.

National Careers Service update

On 1 October 2026, the National Careers Service in England was brought in house to DWP, supporting the creation of a more joined-up service for people at every stage of their career.

Customers will continue to receive free, impartial careers information, advice and guidance from qualified Careers Advisers through telephone, digital, face-to-face and community channels, with existing appointments and support continuing uninterrupted.

Those wishing to contact the service in England can call 0800 072 0288.

The National Careers Service website has been renamed Get careers information and advice, although the URL and existing links will remain unchanged.

Applicable to England only. Careers services are devolved in Scotland (Skills Development Scotland – My World of Work ) and Wales (Careers Wales).

Seasonal Flu Advice and Vaccinations – Defence and Department of Health Security Agency guidance for seasonal flu season 2026/27

Information and advice has now been issued regarding preventing influenza for the 2026/27 seasonal period, including eligibility criteria for vaccinations.

Please go to Flu vaccines: 2026 to 2027 flu season - GOV.UK for general guidance on vaccinations. An online version of the infographic attached can be found at Flu vaccines 2026 to 2027 season A3 landscape poster

For Serving personnel, a DIN has been published on this topic – please search on Defnet for 2026DIN06-016-Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Season 2026-2027. All Serving personnel are encouraged to review this DIN, and to arrange a vaccination at their earliest convenience (if eligible).

For further guidance please contact the medical centre that you are registered with, or ask your nearest HIVE for more information.

Costco: Membership benefits offer for serving Armed Forces and MOD staff

For more information on Costco membership, please go to: Why become a Costco Member

Serving personnel and MOD civilian staff are eligible for this membership offer. Costco membership starts from £42 for two people for one full year depending on the membership which best suits the Armed Forces/MOD employee. Once employees join, they are able to shop Costco worldwide straight away for the year.

Costco have warehouses across the UK, plus also in many locations overseas. The UK store finder can be found at: costco.co.uk/store-finder

Bovington: Tank Museum latest job vacancies

For latest opportunities click HERE

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Blandford: Garrison ladies festive shopping night Wed 4th Nov - Book now!

Full details can be found by scanning the QR Code on the poster above or click HERE

Save the date – Wednesday 2nd December – Blandford Christmas Kick Off – our events team are in the process of planning this event which will be held in the Semaphore Arms between 1600 and 2000hrs. More details to follow in due course.

A Christmas youth club trip will also be offered, date and place still being confirmed. More information to follow in due course.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison festive family fun coach trip Sun 6th Dec - Book your space now!

 

Full details can be found by scanning the QR Code on the poster above or click HERE

Save the date – Wednesday 2nd December – Blandford Christmas Kick Off – our events team are in the process of planning this event which will be held in the Semaphore Arms between 1600 and 2000hrs. More details to follow in due course.

A Christmas youth club trip will also be offered, date and place still being confirmed. More information to follow in due course.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison pregnancy, maternity & new parent network sessions - Tues 20th Oct & Tues 24th Nov

 

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Connecting expectant parents with experienced parents, plus educational talks on topics like breastfeeding, babies first aid etc.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE