St Andrews and Cupar: Kinship Carers - New Support Groups

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 Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Healthwatch Warwickshire - Menopause survey 2026

 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire Police: Halloween safety tips and downloadable 'no trick or treat' sign

Be prepared for a fright-free night this Halloween! 

Simply download and print Staffordshire Police Force's “No trick or treat” sign and display it near your door to let those spooky sweet-seekers know not to knock.

Full details HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire Prepared - Prepare for the Unexpected

Staffordshire Prepared is your guide to help you, your family, your business or organisation and your community prepare for emergencies.

It is run by the Staffordshire Resilience Forum (SRF). This is a group of local organisations, including the emergency services, local councils, and health services, who work together to help keep Staffordshire safe

 Full details can be found www.staffordshireprepared.gov.uk/home

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: Step into Care - Free online learning pathway

 A free online learning pathway 

Hosted by the Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, the programme is designed for people aged 16+ who are not currently working in adult social care and would like to learn more about the sector and potential career opportunities. The programme includes five short online courses covering:

Working in Adult Social Care
Meeting Communication Needs
Person-Centred Care
Strengths-Based Approaches
Adult Safeguarding

Participants can complete the learning at their own pace and access tailored support, including employability advice, job search and interview guidance, further training opportunities, and routes into employment within adult social care.

The County Council’s Care Market Development Team have developed the programme in partnership with organisations including Staffordshire Jobs and Careers, Connect to Work, Skills Bootcamps, Stoke JET Employment Team, local colleges, and Adult Community Learning teams.

Further information is available on the Step into Care webpage

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

British Red Cross: Free First Aid Apps

The British Red Cross First Aid free training apps equip you with simple first aid skills to use during emergencies.

To find out more please go to: www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid/first-aid-apps

Staffordshire: Rugeley Town Council Remembrance Parade - 8 November

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

Blandford: Garrison pumpkin carving session - Mon 26th oct

 

Semaphore Arms
12noon - 3pm
Equipment provided
You can bring your own pumpkin or purchase one on the day
Everyone welcome

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Lichfield: Free Half Term Fun - Ages 7-19 years - Active Lichfield

Looking for things to keep the kids busy this half-term?

Discover LDC's range of FREE activities for ages 7–19 across Lichfield and Burntwood.

 Full details: HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

MOD ‘UK Nursery Authority’ childcare support: How to register and claim

From 1 September 2026, eligible working Service families who live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with early years childcare costs.

If you would get 'free' (Government funded) childcare hours if based in England, Defence’s UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) childcare scheme will now help cover the difference in cost where you live.

It’s important to understand that UKNA does not give you a childcare space. It pays back money to eligible families who have already paid for early years childcare.

Who is eligible for UKNA

You may register for UKNA, if all the following apply:

• You are a Regular or Full-Time Reserve (Full Commitment) member of the Service
• Your family lives in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
• Both parents (or the sole parent in a single-parent family) earn at least the same as 16 hours a week at the UK National Minimum or Living Wage
• Neither parent (or the sole parent) earns more than £100,000 adjusted net income a year
• Your child is recorded and verified on JPA
• Your child is aged 9 months to 3 years old, in Scotland and Wales ​
• Your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old, in Northern Ireland
• You have an active Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) account for your child: ‘active’ means you confirm your details every three months and get the top-up from HMRC when you add money
• Your childcare provider accepts TFC payments – all UKNA claims must first be paid through your child's TFC account
• Your child lives with you at least half the time, unless you're separated for Service reasons

How to register and claim