Affected by epilepsy?  Book your place now at the Epilepsy Explained Event 11 July 2015

3rd July 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

Epilepsy Explained – Saturday 11 July 2015 9.45am to 4.30pm Meath Epilepsy Charity, Westbrook Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QH     (The event is 10 mins (max) walk from Godalming station and the venue has plenty of parking.  Children over 11 years are welcome to attend with their parents at no charge). If you’re newly diagnosed; supporting … Read More

Support 4 Sight will soon expand their network of support to people who care for visually impaired relatives or loved ones.

3rd July 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Health

Supporting your loved one with sight loss? Support 4 Sight have been helping people in Essex with sight loss for the last 20 years. They are now expanding their network of support to people who care for visually impaired relatives or loved ones. The advice they can offer includes guidance about the day to day supporting of someone with sight loss, financial … Read More

There is still time to register for the Hate Crime Event that is taking place at the Civic Centre Tomorrow in Chelmsford

24th June 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

Understanding Hate Crime 25 June 2015, 1.30pm – 5pm.  Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JE Have you been the recipient of a hate crime? Find out what hate crime is, and what the Trust and Essex Police are doing to minimise it AGENDA 1.30pm – Registration and Coffee 2.00pm – Welcome by … Read More

View the latest Mid Essex Mind newsletter with details on the free Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service

24th June 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Health

Mid Essex Mind was established in 1974 and is affiliated to National Mind a leading mental health charity. To view a copy of their latest newsletter see: Mid Essex Mind Newsletter April 2015 (5) It is now one year since Mid Essex Mind began its working partnership with Mid Essex Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) … Read More

Trustee Opportunities with J’s Hospice

12th June 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

J’s Hospice is a hospice at home service for young adults with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, aged 16-40, and living in Essex. They are seeking new Trustees with a broad range of skills and experience, those with skills and knowledge in fundraising, high value networks, commissioning, data protection and retail (charity shops) would be particularly welcome. … Read More

NHS Continuing Healthcare Consultation – still time to respond

12th June 2015Chelmsford CVS, Consultations, Counselling / Support Services, Health

NHS Continuing Healthcare At Home: A Consultation On Proposed Policy Review NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has commissioned Enable East to run a consultation on its behalf on proposals regarding how NHS continuing healthcare (sometimes also known or referred to as CHC) is provided at home. Such care is provided to someone aged … Read More

Family Fun Day to encourage families of children with sight loss to meet and have fun – 31 July Broomfield Village Hall

28th May 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

Funtastic Family Fun Day! On Friday July 31st 2015, Support 4 Sight will be holding its first ever FUNTASTIC FAMILY FUN DAY from 10.00am – 3.00pm at Broomfield Village Hall, 158 Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7AH. Come and join Support 4 Sight to celebrate 20 years of supporting local communities in Essex. The day will encourage families … Read More

Resilience & Early Intervention Courses & Workshops from InterAct

19th February 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Training

InterAct Courses & Workshops InterAct have a suite of resilience and early intervention courses.  Training is delivered by qualified trainers and people with real life experience.   Topics are covered in a friendly and supportive environment, alongside others who understand and give peer support. Topics include: Safe early intervention strategies for children’s challenging behaviours – Break-Point. … Read More

iSEssex is here to help parents and young people with special educational needs

16th February 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Health

Changes have been introduced to the ways that children and young people age 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities are assessed and supported, to enable them to achieve the best possible outcomes in their lives. Over the next few years, holistic Education, Health & Care (EHC) Plans will be replacing both SEN Statements and … Read More