This is where we’ll post third sector news and important updates that are useful for your organisation.
Essex Frontline are looking to keep the Essex Frontline directories as up-to-date as possible, ensuring services remain accurate and accessible for those in need.
Email: info@frontlinereferrals.org.uk
https://essexfrontline.org.uk/
We want to introduce and invite you and anyone over 50 experiencing loneliness and Isolation in Harlow, Essex, to our New Senior Centre Club.
The Senior Centre opens every Friday from the 21st of February, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm at Hastingwood Village Hall.
We will meet on Fridays for Health talks, yoga, brain activities/exercise, meeting and making new friends.
Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available, and so much more.
Ace Music Therapy CIC’s FREE group for Adult Carers, Beat Retreat, a drumming music therapy group exclusively for carers, will be starting soon in Maldon thanks to funding from Essex County Council’s Carers Community Fund.
The group will meet on Wednesday’s for 9 weeks, between the 5th of March 2025 & 21st of May 2025 (Every Wednesday except from – 9th April, 16th April & 30th April)
📆 Dates & Time: Wednesday’s, 5th March – 21st May, 12–1 PM
📍 Location: West Maldon Community Centre, Sunbury Way, Maldon CM9 6YH (Directions here)
This is a fantastic opportunity for carers to take time for themselves, connect with others, and experience the therapeutic power of drumming.
Sign up for this FREE group here: https://forms.gle/Z8P2LYJft3iCY2hi8
We are delighted to be supporting for the fourth consecutive year, the Eden Project Communities “Month of Community” in June. As part of this initiative, we are holding our Unpaid Carers Raceday on Thursday 12th June at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
At this raceday, we will once again be offering unpaid carers the opportunity to apply for 2 free general admission tickets. We have attached the application form for applying for the tickets. Please be aware that this is for carers to attend without their dependants, to provide them with some respite enjoying an evening at the races.
Also, this year, as part of our 10th Anniversary celebrations, we are pledging to raise £100K for 10 charities and to provide activities and events alongside this. These charities are across a diverse sector, and the cause they represent will have an impact on most people or someone they know during their lives. I have attached more information for your reference.
One of the charities we will be supporting is Dementia UK and their specialist Admiral Nurses by inviting members of the local community and their loved ones who are living with this condition to a cuppa and piece of cake
Join us in a safe space with Dementia UK on hand for advice and support, meet a horse and join in an activity.
At just £5 per person, all profit will be donated to Dementia UK.
DATE: Thursday 20th March 2025 (pre-booking essential)
VENUE: Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, CM3 1QP
TIME: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
BOOK: info@chelmsfordcityracecourse.com or call 01245 360300 by 14th March.
Little Wings of Hope, a dedicated baby loss charity, is launching a specialised workplace training program in partnership with esteemed psychotherapist and training facilitator, Paula Abramson. With extensive experience in bereavement support for families and professional training, Paula will lead this vital session designed to help businesses better support employees affected by baby loss.
Baby loss is a deeply sensitive issue that can have a significant emotional and professional impact on individuals in the workplace. This training will equip attendees with essential skills and knowledge to:
✅ Offer compassionate support to employees experiencing loss
✅ Create a more understanding and inclusive workplace culture
✅ Navigate difficult conversations with confidence
We welcome HR professionals, managers, leaders, and anyone responsible for staff well-being to join us. By attending, you’ll gain invaluable insights that you can take back to your workplace to foster a more supportive and empathetic environment.
📍 Location: Rivenhall Oaks Golf Club, Forest Rd, Evans Way, Witham CM8 2FX
📅 Date & Time: Friday 10th October | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💷 Cost: £60 per person
To book a space, please email: littlewingsofhopeuk@gmail.com
Let’s work together to make a difference.
The Hertfordshire & West Essex ICB is working with partners on the future of West Essex children’s community healthcare services. To find out what parents and carers think of existing services, they have launched an anonymous survey which closes on Friday 21 February.
They would be grateful for any support you can give to share the attached poster with your networks in the west Essex area: Survey Poster Here.
By way of background, the children’s community healthcare services include community paediatrician, special school nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists. They are services children and young people use in the community rather than in hospitals or GP practices. There is more information about west Essex children’s community services and plans for its future on the Hertfordshire and West Essex integrated Care Board website.
Longfield Solar Farm Community Liaison Group (CLG) would like to invite you to their second meeting, which will be held at Boreham Village Hall on Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 2pm.
The aim of the Community Liaison Group (CLG) is to provide a forum for the exchange of information relating to the development of Longfield Solar Farm. The CLG will remain active throughout the construction of the project.
At the meeting, there will be a an update on the project, confirmation of the date of the next meeting and answers to any questions you may have.
If you are planning to attend the meeting, email clodagh.steel@edf-re.uk to let them know.
Project Support Worker – NHS AfC Band 4
The Project Support Officer will provide and coordinate administrative and secretarial services; including for example, the preparation of agendas and minutes, taking appropriate follow-up action as required. Supporting the team with the management of projects, gathering information and undertaking enquires.
The postholder will work in a team and coordinate and administer clinical pathway development as well as manages the clinical pathways, clinical policies and pharmacy website. Making these policies and pathways available to our clinicians is a key part of communicating our policies and pathways and supports programme management, transformation, and the maintenance of cost-effective, streamlined, safe care. The postholder will also have opportunities learn the techniques of administration of pharmacy and policies website.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, along with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst still ensuring high levels of accuracy and confidentiality. The post holder will have a professional, flexible approach to work and the ability to prioritise/plan their workload. In addition, experience of working in an office environment along with computer literacy in Microsoft Office including, Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel is required.
Previous applicants need not apply.
For more information or to apply, go to https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v6957385 or contact nisha.jayatilleke@nhs.net
Ace Music Therapy have received funding from Essex County Council, meaning they are able to offer FREE drumming music therapy sessions for Carers in the local community!
Beat Retreat is run by Music Therapist Cherry and Community Musician Becky who look forward to drumming with you!
Date: Wednesdays from 5th of March – 21st of May (9 Weeks Total)
(Every Wednesday except from – 9th April, 16th April & 30th April)
Time: 12-1pm
Venue: West Maldon Community Centre ( https://g.co/kgs/geXStto )
