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

If you have views about Independent Living Communities, or might consider moving to one, Essex County Council would like to hear from you!

17th June 2015Chelmsford CVS, Consultations, Events/ Opportunities, Health

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

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

Volunteering Opportunities on Patient Reference Groups at Mid Essex CCG

12th June 2015Chelmsford CVS, Consultations, Events/ Opportunities, Health

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

12th June 2015Chelmsford CVS, Events/ Opportunities, Health

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