December 4, 2023

Blind Veterans UK - December newsletter

 

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Wales: Helpline Numbers

 

If you are in need of urgent support you can call/text one of these free phone helpline numbers.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Cowbridge: Lego Club on Saturdays at Cowbridge Library

Clwb Lego Club - Come and build with us.

Dewch ac adeiladwch gyda ni.

Free! All ages welcome - Parents must stay with children under 8. At Cowbridge Library, every Saturday from 13:30 - 15:30.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Defence People Communications - what support is there for Service families facing domestic abuse?

 

Find out about the domestic abuse support available for Service families

As part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign, Defence is encouraging anyone affected by domestic abuse to ask for help and to be aware of the different ways to get support.

Armed Forces families play a crucial role in Defence and should feel safe and supported. When it comes to domestic abuse, there are many support services available to them – both within Defence and at a local and national level.

To help more people get the help they need, it’s also important to understand what might be stopping them from seeking support.

There are multiple and very valid reasons as to why domestic abuse victims-survivors can be reluctant to ask for support, particularly in close knit Defence communities. Most victims-survivors live with their abuser, some aren’t aware that they are being abused, and others might fear the repercussions of seeking support. There are also many who don’t know about the support that exists.

Northern Ireland: NIdirect Cost of Living Information and Advice

Information and advice about support with the cost of living, including:
• help with energy costs
• help with your income
• help for families and children
• help for older people
• help with housing
• help with other costs
Find out more: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/cost-of-living
Jobs & Benefits Northern Ireland

Information provided by NI HIVE

West Midlands: Telford & Wrekin Healthy Telford - Walks


Healthy Telford have a great selection of free outdoor walks, events and more in our beautiful parks and green spaces for you enjoy in December, click on the links below for more info;

7 Dec Lawley Men’s walking group https://orlo.uk/ZryD6
9 Dec A Stroll Around Lilleshall https://orlo.uk/jfeYz
9 Dec Conservation work Homer Lake https://orlo.uk/vbvXH
9 Dec Nordic walking Lilleshall https://orlo.uk/HBfgL
13 Dec Lawley History Trail walk https://orlo.uk/CIGQM
19 December Christmas Glow Ride https://orlo.uk/Wq6PF
21 Dec Lawley Men’s walking group https://orlo.uk/6DGYF
27 Dec Winter walk https://orlo.uk/Wuj0o
30 Dec Telford Coronation Walk, celebration event https://orlo.uk/imkYx

For all walks and activities please wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing.

https://healthytelford.com/green-spaces-are-go/

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

December 1, 2023

Colerne: New 'Colerne Station Community Welfare Page' on Sway

 

Please click the link below to access:

Colerne Station Community Welfare Page

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Togetherall - Mental Health support for the Armed Forces

Togetherall is FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+

To sign up, please click on the following link - Togetherall Armed Forces community access

Cottesmore: Total Triage - New contact Number for sick parade


To improve access to the sick parade/same day appointments the Med Centre will be running Total Triage from Monday 4 December 2023.

There will be a dedicated telephone number for Total Triage which will be covered from 0800-10.00hrs Monday to Friday.

Patients will also have the option to text in for sick parade/urgent appointments.  They can text in at any time but the texts will only be read between 0800-1000hrs and the appropriate clinician will then call the patient back for triage.

The main telephone number remains the same and will be for routine enquiries.

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Leuchars: Leuchars Station Thrift Shop

As part of the UK Army’s Integrated Review (IR) Defence Estate Optimisation Plan (DEOP), some Defence assets/buildings that are located ‘outside the wire’ and deemed no longer fit for purpose will be demolished/repurposed to extend existing/build new welfare/community support infrastructure in order to cope with the increase in Military population at Leuchars Stn expected between 2027 and 2030. 

The Thrift Shop, currently located on Tutor Road, may be one of the buildings that fall within this category. This has yet be confirmed, along with a date however Leuchars Station will continue to work closely with the Thrift Shop Management regarding future developments. If the building is part of DEOP, ample lead in time and support regarding its closure will be given to the Management.

Leuchars Station POC for any enquiries is susan.budd470@mod.gov.uk.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE