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
Consultations
ecdp Ask Young Disabled People What Matters
94.1% of people believe more role models are needed. Press release from ecdp. “In January and February 2014 ecdp delivered a series of Future Focus events to discover the experiences and opinions of young disabled people in Essex. We were funded and supported by Healthwatch Essex for this work. We held 4 focus groups across Mid Essex, North … Read More
NAVCA Independent Commission
On 31 March NAVCA launched an independent Commission to look at the future of local infrastructure. From March – October this evidence-based inquiry will examine existing local voluntary and community infrastructure and the challenges and opportunities it is likely to face in the coming years. The Commission will gather evidence from current infrastructure providers, charities … Read More
Referrals Now Open For Kids Inspire ‘Healing Connections’ Project
Healing Connections is a new and exciting project funded by Essex County Council. Kids Inspire Healing Connections Poster It has been designed to work with; • Families of children with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs. • Children and young people who are excluded or at risk of exclusion from school. Including children and young … Read More
Applicants Invited for Essex County FA Inclusion Advisory Group
DIVERSITY EMBRACED BY NEW GRASSROOTS PANEL Could you play your part in ensuring local grassroots football fully embraces all its diverse disability, ethnicity, faith and GLBT communities? Essex County FA Inclusion Officer, Mark Healy, is currently recruiting members for a brand new voluntary Inclusion Advisory Group (IAG). English football’s ‘Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Action Plan’ addresses … Read More
The Draft North Essex Mental Health Joint Commissioning Strategy
The Draft North Essex Mental Health Joint Commissioning Strategy has been produced following the production of the North Essex Mental Health Commissioning Statement of Ambition in late June 2013 and subsequent consultation. This draft strategy sets out to describe the vision for the commissioning and delivery of mental health services for North Essex over the next three … Read More
Share Your Experiences Of Central Essex Community Services
THE QUALITY CARE COMMISSION NEED TO HEAR YOUR EXPERIENCES OF THE CENTRAL ESSEX COMMUNITY SERVIVES Do you help service users to access the services provided by Central Essex Community Services? Do you accompany them to appointments or support them to use the health services? Do you receive feedback, comments or complaints about the services they … Read More
Age Concern Chelmsford – 2 Course Lunch £4.00
A Warm Welcome Awaits All Senior Citizens Age Concern (Chelmsford) is a small independent charity first established over 50 years ago to provide a Day Centre, Luncheon Club and the opportunity to participate in other social activities. These include: • bingo twice a week, (Tues and Fridays) • arts and craft classes, • a number … Read More
Lobbying Bill
NAVCA the National Association for Voluntary & Community Action believe the Lobbying Bill is a direct threat to the independence of charity campaigning. It creates a new lobbying register and widens the definition of ‘non party campaigning’ close to elections. In response to widespread opposition, the Government has agreed to amend the Bill. However, there … Read More
Kids Inspire are taking referrals across Essex including Chelmsford
Kids Inspire ~ Family Bridges Project in Chelmsford, Essex Target Group: Families of children with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs who have difficulty accessing services. Children and Young People who: Have experienced Trauma Live within a household where adult mental health issues impede personal development Live with Domestic Abuse (past present) Find it difficult to … Read More