Healthwatch Southend have issued their June 2015 e-bulletin. Contents of this e-bulletin include: Healthwatch Southend publishes its Annual Report. Southend parents help to bring child healthcare into focus Healthwatch Southend Complaints Advocates drop in at Southend Hospital Healthwatch Southend wants your opinions on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Learning disabilities event mixes magic with […]
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Risk Assessment and Evidencing The Need training sessions at SAVS
We have the following two training opportunities coming to SAVS in the next few weeks: Risk Assessment for Community Events – 13th July, 1.30pm to 4.30pm. This half day practical session will be run by Voluntary Sector Training, and is aimed at making sure your community events are as risk free as possible! The workshop […]
The Big Lottery Fund
Building Better Opportunities The Big Lottery Fund is matching funds from the European Social Fund (ESF) to provide joint investment in 71 local projects tackling the root causes of poverty, promoting social inclusion and driving local jobs and growth. Projects will provide opportunities for people to improve numeracy, literacy and digital skills, build confidence and […]
Blood test could pick up early signs of Alzheimer’s disease 10 years earlier
Scientists believe that a blood test could identify Alzheimer’s disease ten years before onset of symptoms. Researchers at Kings College, London and the Medical Research Council have discovered a protein MAPKAPK5 which is lower in people who develop Mild Cognitive Impairment, a disorder which often develops into dementia. The discovery came about by taking samples […]
Essex Fire Service Community Development
Essex Fire Service would like to give talks/attend events, meetings or be anywhere they can, come along and give an overview of their services. All their advice is free. They will fit smoke alarms and replace batteries – free of charge and want to reach our most vulnerable members of the community. If you feel […]
Farleigh Hospice Open Day Opportunity
Farleigh Hospice is holding an Open Day on Saturday 11th July, 12.00pm – 4.00pm, and has opportunities for community groups / charities to have a stall at the event. There is no charge and a 5ft table will be provided. You can fundraise for any charitable cause, sell goods, recruit members, run a workshop or taster […]
TCHC – Capacity Building
TCHC is offering funding of up to £1,500 to organisations involved in the field of education, training, skills and employability, for capacity building purposes Organisations must: Have a turnover of less that £300,000 per annum Employ no more than 9 full time equivalent paid staff Be a social enterprise or not for profit organisation Not […]
Morrisons Foundation Charitable Grants (UK)
Charities registered in the UK can apply for grants from the Morrisons Foundation. The Foundation is looking to award approximately £2 million a year for community projects that improve people’s lives. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and there is no specific grant amount that can be applied for but applicants must demonstrate how […]
Money Advice Trust – Innovation Grants (UK)
The Money Advice Trust has opened its 2016 Innovation Grants scheme. The scheme aims fund projects which empower individuals and microbusinesses to tackle their debts and improve their financial health and support staff in charities across the UK to provide effective debt and/or money advice. There is a two stage application process. Applicants will need […]
Tender Opportunities: Direct Payment Support Services
Essex County Council is inviting appropriately qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for the County wide ‘Direct Payment Support Service’. Through this service, ECC aims to support people in Essex, who use Direct cash payments or Self-fund their care. Estimated value of requirement: £4,000,000. Closing date is 16th July 2015. For further information and documentation, please […]
Voluntary Sector Training – Courses coming soon
Ways to Wellbeing
Ways to Wellbeing is an exciting new project in Southend-on-Sea, led by Southend Adult Community College, offering a range of courses, workshops and life coaching to improve wellbeing and mood, whilst reducing stress and anxiety. It’s FREE to enrol and you don’t need to be referred by your doctor. Southend Adult Community College are looking […]
Residents views sought for new urgent care service
Residents in Southend are being asked their views to help plan the future of urgent care services in the borough. A public consultation has been launched over a proposal to develop a new service co-located with A&E at Southend Hospital, once the contract for a walk-in service at St Luke’s Health Centre has concluded. The […]
SAVS Video
We try to think of where to film our email each week and this week Alison thought it might be nice to head down to Old Leigh, although it was a lovely sunny afternoon the wind was an issue so this week’s video takes a slight different format. Enjoy! Further Reading My Town Southend Follow […]
ECFRS Press Release – Prevention provides future focus for ECFRS
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has set out a vision of the future which will see it focusing on preventing fires and other incidents from taking place. It includes a pledge to become the first fire Service in the UK to ensure that every single home in the County has a working smoke alarm. […]
Education as a form of mainstream engagement for those with disabilities – a missed opportunity!
Maybe like me you heard the saying education is a great leveller? Although interestingly I only ever heard this once I actually managed to get into university. Again like me you may have held out hope that your education, with a bit of hard work and focus would help you fulfil your life ambitions. Our […]
BBC Investigation Exposes “Miracle Autism Cure” Seller
Autism is a complex neurological condition that affects people’s communication and interaction. A self-styled “reverend” claims he has discovered a Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) which is produced by mixing sodium chloride and hydrochloric acid and which can “purge” autism if taken orally. Combined, the chemicals form bleach. Mr Leon Edwards was linked to Genesis II, […]
Voluntary Opportunities on Patient Reference Groups
To increase engagement with local communities NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (MECCG) has voluntary opportunities on their Patient Reference Group (PRG). Community Champions – Volunteers with an interest in their local community who will attend monthly PRG meetings, inform discussions with commissioners, update the group on local initiatives and are happy to use their […]