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
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Advice on how to cope during this hot weather
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot! NHS Choices have issued ‘Heatwave Be Prepared’ with lots of useful tips and advice for cooling in this hot weather! Please see: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Summerhealth/Pages/Heatwave.aspx
There is still time to register for the Hate Crime Event that is taking place at the Civic Centre Tomorrow in Chelmsford
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
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
Join City of Chelmsford Mencap for a Strawberry Tea Party 18 July St John’s Church Moulsham
Strawberry Tea Party Saturday 18th July, 3-5pm St John’s Church Hall, Vicarage Rd, Moulsham Tickets £5 – Includes your first serving of tea and cake! Raffle, Games & Live Music Tickets on the door, or in advance by calling 01245 268 303 City of Chelmsford Mencap, Mencap Hall, 56 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0DZ
If you have views about Independent Living Communities, or might consider moving to one, Essex County Council would like to hear from you!
Independent Living Survey To help ensure Essex County Council include the views of Essex residents when they develop plans and deliver services they are asking for your feedback about Independent Living communities. What are Independent Living Communities? Independent Living communities are for people who want to enjoy healthy, active and independent lifestyles in their later years. Anyone can be … Read More
Trustee Opportunities with J’s Hospice
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
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
Volunteering Opportunities on Patient Reference Groups at Mid Essex CCG
As part of the way the NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (MECCG) is reshaping the way they engage with local communities they have the following voluntary opportunities on their Patient Reference Group (PRG). There are two ways you, or someone you know, can get involved. They are looking for volunteers who live, work or use health services … Read More
Join Healthwatch Essex & NHS England at the Learning Disability Health Day today 11am – 3pm Central Baptist Church
Staying Healthy When You Have A Learning Disability Come along to the Learning Disability Health Day Healthwatch are organising in partnership with NHS England in Chelmsford on Friday 12th June from 11am to 3pm at the Meeting Place Central Baptist Church, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford CM1 1LN. The day is for people with learning disabilities, … Read More