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
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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
Chelmer Valley P&R to Broomfield Hospital Shuttle Bus
Essex Voluntary and Community Development Conference – Thursday 26th November 2015 10am – 3pm at Zinc Arts, Ongar.
Essex County Council is keen to improve the way in which we work proactively with the voluntary and community sector to improve the lives of the citizens of the communities we serve. This conference is an opportunity to further develop our ongoing dialogue. For more information about the conference, the objectives and agenda, click here … 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
Festival for the Senses
Tickle your taste buds, prick up your ears, smell lovely aromas, open your eyes and feel your way around our festival. Anglia Ruskin University are holding a FREE, interactive, fun packed sensory festival and experience a range of family activities for all your senses, including: circus workshops, climbing wall, African dance and drumming, henna tattoos, photobooth … Read More
Essex Boys and Girls Club invite you to their Annual Classic Golf Day 1 July 2015
TEE OFF WITH ESSEX BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS On Wednesday 1st July 2015, Essex Boys and Girls Clubs will again host their Annual Classic Golf Day. This is a relaxed day of great golf and great company in aid of a great cause – our work with young people in Essex and East London. Golfers … Read More
PCC launches new Essex Victims Gateway website
Essex Victims’ Gateway VICTIMS in Essex now have direct access to support, information and advice at the click of a button thanks to a new website launched by Nick Alston, Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex. The website, www.essexvictimsgateway.org offers access to the many local support groups for people who have been subjected to crimes … Read More
Part Time – Community Support Worker With Headway Essex
Part Time – Community Support Worker (Essex) Headway Essex – A Charity providing Brain Injury Care and Support is looking for an experienced support worker to provide brain injury information, advice and support to adults with acquired brain injury, their families and carers in Essex. You will predominantly be supporting people who live in the … Read More
Do you have a nomination for the PCC community safety award?
Nick Alston, Police & Crime Commissioner for Essex, is inviting nominations for individuals, volunteers and groups across the county who have made an Outstanding Contribution to Community Safety. The new award aims to recognise those people or teams who go the extra mile. This could include volunteers who support and protect vulnerable people or to … Read More