Public Health England launched ‘One You’, a ground-breaking new campaign to help adults across the country avoid future diseases caused by modern day life. Everyday habits and behaviours – such as eating too much unhealthy food, drinking more than is recommended, continuing to smoke and not being active enough – are responsible for around 40% … Read More
Health
Stay Well This Winter – Now’s the time to get your free flu jab!
All those in at risk groups are being reminded to get their free flu jab. Adults over 65; those with long term health conditions; children aged 2 – 7; carers and pregnant women may all be eligible. Centre Supporting Voluntary Action and Essex County Council are backing the reminder, which is being issued by NHS England, Public Health England, … 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
Will you be taking part in #Stoptober next month?
Centre Supporting Voluntary Action joins Essex County Council in urging Essex Smokers to sign up to Stoptober. With data showing that almost 19% of residents in the Essex smoke, Essex County Council is urging smokers to sign up to Stoptober – the country’s 28 day mass quit attempt from Public Health England – to receive support and encouragement every … Read More
Bank Holiday Pharmacy Information
Information about health services over the bank holiday If you are feeling poorly and need to access local health care services, please: Visit your local pharmacy Call NHS 111 See an out of hours GP (by calling NHS 111) You can access health care and advice at any pharmacy. Pharmacies in your area are listed … Read More
Healthcare for mid Essex across August bank holiday
PRESS RELEASE MID ESSEX CCG 21st August 2015 There are a range of NHS services available to make sure you get the right treatment at the right time throughout the upcoming August bank holiday weekend. If you’re unwell, you can access a variety of treatment and care by making sure you ‘choose well’ and use … Read More
Sanctus Juice Bar – 28 Broomfield Road
A new social enterprise project for community regeneration in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University & The Students Union has opened at Sanctus Cafe, 28 Broomfield Road. Help support this local homeless charity and your health by purchasing freshly prepared Superfood Smoothies & Juices. All profits go to Sanctus Charity. The Juice Bar has a variety … Read More
Broomfield Hospital Open & Fun Day 8th August 2015
Mid Essex Hospitals Trust – Charities Foundation Open & Fun Day Take a look behind the services and see how Broomfield’s theatres, world class burns unit, helideck and robotic surgery really work. Take a tour of the award winning grounds. Saturday 8th August 11am – 4pm at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET Free entrance … Read More
Chelmsford Talking Newspaper for the Blind and Partially Sighted celebrate their 40th Anniversary
CHELMSFORD TALKING NEWSPAPER 40TH ANNIVERSARY 1975-2015 The 2000th Edition of the Chelmsford Talking Newspaper will be issued on Thursday 9th July 2015. This is a 90 minute voice recorded version of the Essex Chronicle issued on a SB stick and cassette tape. Ronald Sturt began the Talking Newspaper in 1975 and it has been produced … Read More
Affected by epilepsy? Book your place now at the Epilepsy Explained Event 11 July 2015
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