Are you a young mum or birthing person in Essex under the age of 25โor do you work with someone who is? We want to hear from you.
Weโre running a short, anonymous survey to better understand the needs, experiences, and challenges faced by young mums and birthing people aged 16โ25. The feedback gathered will help shape future peer support services, making sure they are relevant, meaningful, and designed around what matters most to you.
It only takes a couple of minutes to complete, and every response will make a real difference.
Why it matters
Becoming a parent at a young age can be both exciting and challenging. By sharing your experiences, youโll help ensure that services in Essex provide the right kind of support, at the right time.
How you can help
If you work with or know young mums and birthing people in Essex, weโd be so grateful if you could share the survey linkโor the flyerโthrough your networks, during appointments, or on social media.
Together, we can make sure young parents across Essex feel supported and understood.
Rainbow Services, a community-focused charity based in Harlow, is inviting applications for two exciting roles:
1. Pedal Power Project Co-ordinator
Role Overview: Coordinate the Pedal Power programme, which offers free bikes to Harlow residents to promote active lifestyles and community wellโbeing.
Application Process: Submit a CV and a brief covering letter (max one side of A4) outlining your interest and relevant experience to Kelly at Kelly@rainbowservices.org.uk.
Deadline: Applications close at 5โฏpm on 26 August 2025.
2. Marketing and Communications Officer
Role Overview: Support the Harlow Place Partnership by delivering creative and effective marketing and communications for flagship local projects and investments.
Application Process: Submit a CV and a oneโpage cover letter to Kelly (Kelly@rainbowservices.org.uk), detailing your interest and suitability for the role.
Deadline: Also closes at 5โฏpm on 26 August 2025.
Rainbow Services is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from across the community.
This summer, join Rhiannon Faith Company & Harlow Playhouse for a weekend of FREE, family-friendly fun celebrating care, kindness & community in the heart of Harlow. ๐
The University of Manchester, local Mind charities and Tend VR are conducting a study exploring an innovative way to deliver mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), an approach to helping people with depression and/or anxiety. We are recruiting adults who have experienced recent anxiety or depressive symptoms to test this innovative approach over a 10-12-week period. The delivery of this mental health innovation will be at Mind in West Essex, 45 Stortford Road, Dunmow and 10-11 Corner House, Bushfair, Harlow.
Get involved
If you would like to take part, we will be asking you to complete questionnaires and possibly an interview to provide feedback on your experience receiving this innovative approach to MBCT delivery. The programme and the VR equipment will be provided, free of charge but you will need to have access to a smart phone so that you can download a mobile app that accompanies the MBCT programme.
If you are interested in participating in this mental health study and advancing the progress of VR to improve mental health, please complete the Expression of Interest Form (EOI):ย https://form.jotform.com/250412035857352
Get in touch
If you have any questions after you have looked at the EOI then please emailย research@tend-vr.com. You can find a taster video of the immersive VR programme here:
The Hertfordshire & West Essex VCFSE Alliance is hosting a key event for voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in West Essex.
This session is designed for senior staff and trustees who want to help shape the Allianceโs future and strengthen the sectorโs role in the local health and care system.
Event Details
๐ Monday, 10th March 2025
โฒย 12:00 โ 15:00
๐ The Link, Harlow
Why Attend?
This workshop is an opportunity to:
๐ Help shape the Allianceโs vision, values, and governance
๐ Contribute to a communications plan that meets sector needs
๐ Inform the Allianceโs key priorities and work plan
