Overview
HIVE Information Offices support the Chain of Command and tri-Service communities through the provision of up to date and relevant information
The HIVE Information Service is a tri-Service information network available to all members of the Service community - serving personnel both married and single, together with their families and dependants as well as civilians employed by the Services. The predominance of HIVE Information Offices is within UK with our overseas information centres in Brunei, Belize, BATUS, Gibraltar, Lisbon and five in Cyprus. In addition, British Forces Germany have responsibility for 25 HIVE Information Offices.
Worldwide the HIVE Information Offices offer an extensive range of information on relocation, the local unit and civilian facilities, places of interest, schools and further education, housing, healthcare facilities, employment and training opportunities. All our staff are professionally trained to fulfill their role as HIVE Information Officers with management support from their employing units and HIVE Regional Managers.
Communication is fast and effective. Through the Internet, we network worldwide, resourcing national and local information as needed. Information on future relocations is one of our key areas of information support and is available either in advance or on arrival at the receiving unit. Email facilities between families and those serving away during operational deployments are also available through our HIVE Information Offices.
HIVE Information Officers are not trained in welfare counselling. We are however able to offer initial support to individuals and can advise referral to those professional agencies best suited to the individual's circumstances. All HIVE staff are bound to a Code of Confidentiality.
The HIVE Information Service is publicly funded by MOD in order for us to provide you with a professional and comprehensive information service and to refer those with personal or confidential issues to appropriate agencies. Our role is embedded within the Chain of Command and together with our strong ties to MOD and civilian agencies we remain alert to your information requirements and updates.
We are proud that our service is recognised and valued across the Armed Forces for its professional approach, initiative and commitment to you. We will continue to develop our information support, intent on delivering the right information, to the right people, at the right time.
Website: HIVE Information Service
Website: HIVE Europe Website
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