Showcasing Healthcare this September

5th September 2018Events/ Opportunities

It’s just over a week until the 5th Mid Essex Showcasing Healthcare event at Broomfield Hospital. Last September we held our largest ever multi agency Health & Wellbeing Showcase attended by commissioners, professional, practitioners, health providers and representatives from local charities working in the field of health and social care. The event was very well received by … Read More

Marvels of Mid Awards

31st August 2018Community

Do you know an individual or group that has gone above and beyond in helping local people Live Well? Have they had a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of residents across mid Essex? Mid Essex CCG’s Marvels of Mid Awards (MOMAs) are back for a third year to celebrate the outstanding contributions of … Read More

Walking for Health!

6th July 2018Community, Volunteering

Heart and Sole is Chelmsford’s very own healthy walking scheme. Could you help our community put it’s best foot forward? As a volunteer walk leader, you’ll be helping people in your community to get active and healthy, providing vital support that they otherwise might not get. Our walk leaders love their roles and tell us great stories about … Read More

NHS STP Consultation Summary

31st January 2018Consultations

“We all want the very best health and care for you and your family.” While there are many examples of excellent care in mid and south Essex, the NHS Mid and South Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) know they could do better. In this consultation, they are facing up to these challenges with an … Read More

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

19th January 2018Training

InterAct are running a Youth Mental Health First Aid training course. The course is for you if you want to learn new skills and strategies, enhance your CV and if you care for or work with vulnerable young people (age 8 upwards). What you say, how you say it , and how well you listen … Read More

SECE Mind are calling for volunteers!

18th January 2018Volunteering

“South East and Central Essex Mind (SECE) is such a well-known local charity that I became excited when I read about the IES voluntary roles on the website. I have been volunteering for just over eight months now and have really enjoyed my time at Mind. I have grown in confidence both professionally and in … Read More

Make sure you’re protected against flu – get your jab now

3rd October 2017Health

NHS Mid Essex CCG is reminding people to be on the lookout for invitations to get their flu jab if they’re in the ‘at-risk’ groups. The invitation letters, from our local GPs, are being sent to adults aged over 65; those with long-term health conditions such as severe asthma or heart disease; carers; pregnant women; children … Read More

Doctors and health care leaders announce a new development in the options for future hospital services in mid and south Essex.

21st July 2017Health

In recent months, two main options for change have been discussed with patients, staff and stakeholders. Both options would have seen significant changes to the way the three A&E departments at Broomfield, Basildon and Southend hospitals operate. Having studied the available evidence and listened carefully to the views of local people, patients and stakeholders, clinicians … Read More