The latest edition of ‘Watch Out‘ magazine is now available – Community Safety News for Essex. Articles include: a special article from Cllr Roger Walters on scams against the elderly gas safety – the importance of safeguarding against rogue fitters and ensuring regular boiler checks in your home. With the holiday season upon us, not all … Read More
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NHS Mid Essex CCG Consultation
NHS MID ESSEX CCG The Way Ahead – What’s your view? NHS Mid Essex CCG have launched a public consultation seeking views on their five-year plan, the two-year financial recovery plan and a few areas where they are proposing changes that have a significant impact on patients – including immediate care. The five-year plan sets … Read More
Essex Compact and the Voluntary and Community Sector Framework
The Chair of the Essex Compact Steering Group Canon John Brown is recommending the draft text of a new Essex Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Framework. “The VCS Framework represents a revised approach for public sector partners in their relationship with the VCS. In line with Compact principles it sets out some expectations that each sector … Read More
555 Mental Health Project
The ‘555’ project aims to make the voice of Essex mental health services users heard by the people who commission the service. Please see the webpage at http://www.ecdp.org.uk/555 In partnership with Healthwatch Essex, ecdp is running focus groups across Essex to gather the lived experience of people who have used, or are using, mental health services. … Read More
Essex Savers Opens New Chelmsford Branch and Launches its Own Short-Term Loan.
Essex Savers Opens New Chelmsford Branch and Launches its Own Short-Term Loan. Press Release From Essex Savers “The Rt. Hon Simon Burns, MP will open a new branch of Essex Savers at Barclays, Chelmsford on Friday 25 July at 10.30am He will also launch Essex Savers’ new short-term loan, the affordable alternative to Pay-day loans. … Read More
Healthwatch Essex – Annual Report
Healthwatch Essex have recently published their first Annual Report. You can download a copy here: http://www.healthwatchessex.org.uk/sites/default/files/hwe_annual_report_13_14_lo_res.pdf Extract:- “Our vision is to be an independent voice for the people of Essex, helping to shape and improve local health and social care services. This includes doctors, hospitals, disability and mental health services, home care services, support for carers, care for children, … Read More
PCC ‘Victims Commissioning Newsletter’
Please find attached the latest edition of the PCC’s Victims Newsletter with updates on the current and ongoing work to support victims, and the commissioning of Victims Services in Essex. VICTIMS COMMISSIONING NEWSLETTER 090714 FINAL (2) If you have any questions or require further information about this work please contact Greg Myddleton, Assistant Director for … Read More
Grants for Mid Essex Health Related Projects
Grants Available for Local Charities Press Release from Essex Community Foundation “Health-related projects in mid Essex run by voluntary and community groups are being offered thousands of pounds in the latest round of grants from the Provide Foundation. The aim of the ambitious and innovative grants programme, run by Essex Community Foundation (ECF), is to help … Read More
Essex Savers – Short Term Loan
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY BACKS ESSEX SAVERS’ AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE TO PAYDAY LOANS Essex Savers are a financial co-operative which provides a range of ethical financial services to the whole of Essex. For a copy of their newsletter see: Essex Savers June 2014 NEWS Press Release from Essex Savers “The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has backed Essex Savers’ … Read More
Funding Available For Local Charities
Press Release from Essex Community Foundation “An independent charitable trust, awarding grants totalling £1.5 million each year, is inviting voluntary and community groups in Essex to come forward and apply for funds to help with their work. Essex Community Foundation (ECF), which is based in Chelmsford and covers the whole of the county, including the … Read More