Back by popular demand!!! Families InFocus (Essex) QUIZ NIGHT with excellent Quiz Master James Hutchon Tickets are still available for what is always a fun and enjoyable evening! To be held on Saturday 23rd May at Chelmsford City FC, Salerno Way, Chelmsford CM1 2EH 7.30pm for 8pm start. Teams of 6-10. Tickets: £6 per person. To book … Read More
Events/ Opportunities
Book you place for the ‘Dementia Adventure’ Free walks at Hylands Park for people living with dementia and their carers
Free walks at Hylands Park for people living with dementia and their carers. Dementia Adventure are running their Park Walks again this year. People with dementia, their carers, friends, families (and dogs!), can all enjoy the walks at Hylands Park, Chelmsford. People living in a care setting as well as in the community are welcome. … Read More
‘Child Poverty: A Call to Action’ – book your place at Mid Essex Children’s Partnership Board event at Hylands House on 22 June 2015
Child Poverty: A Call to Action “Living in poverty significantly impacts on family resilience and family stability. With a negative effect on the emotional and physical wellbeing of parents and carers, persistent poverty has serious effects on the life chances of children from birth, inhibiting physical, social and emotional development and meaning poorer children are … Read More
Mid Essex MIND are holding self-referral support and Information days at Chelmsford Library
Mid Essex MIND are holding IAPT Self-Referral Support and Information Days At Chelmsford Library Self-referral support and Information days are being held in local libraries in Mid Essex to give advice and information to people about the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service and how to access it. Come along and talk to … Read More
Pre-register now to ‘Walk for Life’ for Farleigh Hospice and help support local families affected by life limiting illnesses.
The 23rd annual Walk for Life for Farleigh Hospice Sunday 10th May 2015! The ‘Walk for Life’ is a sponsored event. Farleigh Hospice relies on walkers raising as much money as possible towards their caring work in the local community. The sponsorship money raised by this event will be transformed into specialist care that makes … Read More
Book now for the 5th South East & Central Essex MIND ‘Mental Health Conference’ 18th June
South East and Central Essex Mind – 5th Mental Health Conference Mental Health and Education 18th June 2015—Saxon Hall Southend on Sea Confirmed Speakers Jane Theadom – Head of Learning, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Stephen Lay – Principal Southend Adult Community College Rita Wall — Manager, Kids Company Confirmed Workshops: Mindfulness in Schools Project Education and Therapy … Read More
Deaf 19+ and live in Essex? RAD have a range of free workshops
The Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) have a range of FREE workshops for those aged 19+, deaf and living in Essex. Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS Workshop) – Learn about health and safety on a building site. 16th April 2015 10.30am -1.30pm. Chelmsford Library, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1LH. For a poster please see RAD-CSCS … Read More
New peer support project for people with Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 Together Type 2 Together connects you with other people who have diabetes near to where you live. Relaxed and informal group sessions will be led by trained volunteers, creating a network of information and support hubs across the UK. The service is available to anyone living with Type 2 diabetes in the Chelmsford, … Read More
Easter weekend pharmacy opening times
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MID ESSEX CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Health care for mid Essex across Easter Weekend There is a range of NHS services available to make sure you get the right treatment at the right time throughout this Easter bank holiday weekend. People can access a variety of treatment and care by making sure … Read More
Mindful Self-Compassion Training starting April 2015 in Chelmsford
Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) is an 8 session, training program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult experiences in their lives with kindness, care and understanding. Three key components of self-compassion are: self‑kindness, a sense of common humanity, and balanced, mindful awareness. … Read More