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St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon, Essex, has launched a new Wellbeing, Information and Support Hub (WISH) for people living with a life-challenging or life-limiting illness. The new integrated service combines three traditional hospice departments; Day Hospice, the Information Resource Service and Complementary Therapy Service; under one umbrella, making it an easy to access holistic experience. … Continue reading Local hospice launches new Wellbeing, Information and Support Hub for patients

Article Source: Thurrock CCG New Essex child health app has launched to support parents to know what to do when their child is ill. A new App has been put together with health care workers across Essex, which provides self-care and advice to parents of children aged 0-11. It will support parents in knowing what … Continue reading Child health app launches in Essex

This Thursday is Social Enterprise Day - an annual celebration of social enterprise which takes place during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Every year at Social Enterprise UK mark the day by using it as an opportunity to raise the profile of the incredible impact social enterprises are having on communities in the UK and around the world … Continue reading Social Enterprise Day – 19th November

Sign up on Eventbrite CLICK HERE Friday 13th November 2020Saturday 14th November 2020 Have you ever wanted the chance to be heard and understood? Felt that local services and support could be improved? Wished that you had a greater say in how budgets are spent? Or simply wanted to meet other parent carers facing similar … Continue reading New Thurrock Parent Carer Forum

This virtual event will be held via Zoom onThursday 26th November 2020, 10am – 12pm SERICC provides specialist services to individuals who have or who are experiencing any form of sexual violence. Counselling and advocacy services are provided free of charge for individuals who work or live in Thurrock, Basildon and Brentwood, Epping and Harlow. … Continue reading Sericc Virtual Open Day

Did you know that over 3 million children in the UK are at risk of going hungry during the school holidays? Through Impulse Leisure's charitable project, Active Grub Club, they aim to be part of the solution to reduce this number. Active Grub Club sessions will be back for the Christmas holidays! Free sessions will … Continue reading Impulse Leisure: Active Grub Club

Singing for the Brain brings people affected by dementia together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, in a fun and friendly environment. We also do fun vocal exercises that help improve brain activity and well-being. SftB uses singing to bring people with dementia together in a stimulating, fun, friendly and safe environment. … Continue reading Singing for the Brain

Thurrock is a dynamic trading economy ideally placed to benefit from growth and prosperity.  However the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on businesses and on jobs.   Backing Thurrock is a five year strategy for economic recovery, preparing for a time when restrictions are lifted and we return to growth.  The strategy is … Continue reading Backing Thurrock Consultation

Groups across the area awarded £26,000 to develop community projects The Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme has awarded £26,100 to six projects across the Scheme’s area in the last round of its Community Action Fund. From wildlife ponds to archaeology, geology to information boards, the projects funded all contribute to the Land of … Continue reading Six projects receive funding in last round of Land of the Fanns Community Fund

Mid and South Essex CCG are working with the local NHS on a festive idea to encourage thanks, recognition and praise for the incredible people working and volunteering to keep residents safe in these crazy times.  As you can imagine, particularly as winter draws in, staff are pretty exhausted, morale is low and lots are … Continue reading WANTED: knitters/crochet/ crafters who are keen to bring a smile to someone who has support others