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

External Job Opportunity: Age UK Essex Nail Trimmers

3rd September 2018Jobs

Age UK Essex is an ambitious local charity with a proud history of improving the lives of older people. They are currently seeking Nail Trimmers to join their growing team. They provide a comprehensive training programme in partnership with the NHS so no experience is required and they offer flexible working hours. You will be based … 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

External Job Opportunity: Families In Focus

13th August 2018Jobs

Families In Focus are a leading independent parent led registered charity providing holistic support to families of children with disabilities and special needs (aged 0 to 25) across Essex, who require advice, information and support, particularly at times of change, challenge and crisis.  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Saturday Co-ordinator required for our very … Read More

Putting multi-agency reviews into practice

23rd July 2018Chelmsford CVS

Essex Safeguarding Adults Board and the Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board in conjunction with the Essex Social Care Academy, Essex County Council are hosting a workshop on putting multi-agency reviews into practice – professional curiosity and themes from reviews. The aims of the workshop are to give you an opportunity to shape practice, … Read More

Do you care?

9th July 2018Community

Plastics are affecting our waterways, rivers and oceans. Dawn Wood (aka Smiffy) a former resident of South Woodham & a student at William de Ferrers School, does care. She has taken on this initiative as her personal challenge to raise awareness of the problems affecting our oceans. How is she doing this? …she plans to … 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

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

29th June 2018Chelmsford CVS

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups was created by Her Majesty to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002 to recognise exceptional contributions made to local communities by groups of volunteers. Do you know an exceptional volunteer group positively impacting the lives of others in your local community? Learn more about … Read More

When Women Rule – National Democracy Week

27th June 2018Community

When women enter politics, they make a difference. So why are so few in the highest ranks of power? World Leaders have pledged to achieve women’s equal participation in politics by 2030. But there are concerns that progress is too slow to reach this United Nations goal. Currently only 23% of national parliamentarians are female. … Read More

Epilepsy Family Fun Day

21st May 2018Events/ Opportunities

Join Epilepsy Action for their Family Dun Day on Saturday 2 June from 10:30am to 4pm at Springhouse Sports and Social Club. Meet other families, epilepsy nurses and doctors and join in the fun! Activities on the day will include Volleyball, badminton, swingball, face painting, table tennis, pool, a dedicated teenager space, welly womping, egg … Read More