Heathwatch Essex want to shine a light on the experiences of people with a neurological condition including brain injury, epilepsy, Huntington’s Disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy or stroke. They want to find out how diagnosis could have been improved, what would have been the best way for them to have been … Read More
Events/ Opportunities
Chelmsford and Maldon PREVENT conference
“PREVENT is part of the UK counter terrorism strategy preventing people from becoming involved in extremism, radicalisation or supporting terrorism. As with many safeguarding issues PREVENT sits within the counties high level priorities, royal assent was given to the new …………….. Act in June 2015 meaning that local authorities and partner agencies have a duty … Read More
Essex County Council Direct Payment Consultation
Essex County Council is running a consultation looking at the contracts we have for services that help people to use their Direct Payments. These are services that help people with: – Writing their Care and Support Plan – Payroll for Personal Assistants who they employ – Accounts Payable, helping people to pay bills and invoices … Read More
Devolution Event Cancelled
We regret to inform you that the Event on Devolution booked for the 4th April is postponed for the foreseeable future. This is because the Government have, subsequent to the Budget, issued an East Anglian Devolution Agreement attached which is essentially an offer to Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk but not Essex. While we are assured … Read More
Connect Well Providers Needed
Connect Well New community focused direct referral project seeks local community providers for mutual attraction and connecting with local people! Connect Well, the new social prescribing project in Mid Essex has just been launched! The project aims to raise awareness of the excellent support that exists in our local communities from self-help groups, to … Read More
‘Tackling Hidden Harms Together’ – County Conference in Colchester
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Safer Essex and the Essex Community Voluntary Services network held their fourth joint conference at the Weston Homes Community Stadium on Tuesday 26th January 2016. The event brought together representatives from Essex Police, voluntary and community groups and public sector organisations from across the county to explore … Read More
Have you got what it takes to make a difference to Safeguarding in Essex?
If you are involved in your community, want to promote the welfare of children, young people or adults, and are happy to be the voice of service users in meetings, then this could be the opportunity for you! Both the Essex Safeguarding Children and Adult Boards are looking to appoint volunteer Lay Members from April … Read More
It’s time to get Volunteering!
It’s time to get volunteering. I myself have recently joined the Chelmsford Volunteering team after deciding that I want to gain credible work experience, and skills through volunteering. If you are looking to gain skills, work experience, andadd to your CV for potential employers then why wait? Join us today! There are common misconceptions about … Read More
Second PCC Annual Awards for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Community Safety’ | Nominate your community safety hero!
You are invited to nominate unsung heroes in your community – from the professional or voluntary sector, who go above and beyond to support vulnerable people, prevent crime and make their communities safer. The process is simple to complete, and winners will be recognised at the PCC Annual Conference on 26th January 2016. The deadline … Read More
Essex Voluntary and Community Development Conference – Thursday 26th November 2015 10am – 3pm at Zinc Arts, Ongar.
Essex County Council is keen to improve the way in which we work proactively with the voluntary and community sector to improve the lives of the citizens of the communities we serve. This conference is an opportunity to further develop our ongoing dialogue. For more information about the conference, the objectives and agenda, click here … Read More