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
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Connect Well Providers Needed
Connect Well New community focused direct referral project seeks local community providers for mutual attraction and connecting with local people! Connect Well, the new social prescribing project in Mid Essex has just been launched! The project aims to raise awareness of the excellent support that exists in our local communities from self-help groups, to … Read More
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