2015 Heatwave Plan The 2015 Heatwave Plan for England has been published, and the Met Office will issue Heatwave Alerts from 1 June to 15 September 2015. The Heatwave plan provides guidance on how to prepare for and respond to a heatwave which can affect everybody’s health, but particularly the most vulnerable people in society. … Read More
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Family Fun Day to encourage families of children with sight loss to meet and have fun – 31 July Broomfield Village Hall
Funtastic Family Fun Day! On Friday July 31st 2015, Support 4 Sight will be holding its first ever FUNTASTIC FAMILY FUN DAY from 10.00am – 3.00pm at Broomfield Village Hall, 158 Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7AH. Come and join Support 4 Sight to celebrate 20 years of supporting local communities in Essex. The day will encourage families … Read More
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
New job opportunities at Mid Essex Mind – Support Time & Recovery Workers
Support Time & Recovery Workers Salary £16271.00-£19,268.00 per annum (NHS Agenda Band 3) Mid Essex Mind is looking to appoint Support Time & Recovery (STaR) workers to facilitate psychological recovery for clients from common mental health issues working closely with the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service in Mid Essex. The Support Time and … 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
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
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
What action are you taking on March 20, International Day of Happiness?
The United Nations International Day of Happiness 20 March 2015 Social isolation is as potent a cause of early death as smoking; and the epidemic of loneliness is twice as deadly as obesity. We could change this in a day if we all reached out and made at least one positive connection. This is the … Read More
Honour Based Abuse Training & FGM Training from the ESAB and ESCB!
Training opportunities from the Essex Safeguarding Adults Board (ESAB) and Essex Safeguarding Children’s Board (ESCB)! Honour Based Abuse Training This half day course is aimed at professionals who come into contact or might come into contact with a potential victim or survivor of Honour Based Abuse and/or Forced Marriage. By the end of this course … Read More