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Wednesday 06th Mar 13
Emerge Arts are offering a seasonal performing arts programme in which young people can act, sing, dance, create and have fun.
The fun-packed programme, which starts in April 2013, is available for 4... more
Wednesday 06th Mar 13
Do you know anyone interested in football? Are you a footie fan who wants to do more than stand on the side lines?
When it comes to providing opportunities for people with disabilities or special... more
Monday 04th Mar 13
People who are aged between 40 and 74 years old are being encouraged to take advantage of the free NHS Health Checks, a national programme of prevention.
These checks, which are like an MOT, are... more
Monday 04th Mar 13
Mencap have sportingly teamed up with Disability4Sport to kick into touch fun-filled opportunities for adults with disabilities to engage in sporting activities for all abilities.
If you want to... more
Monday 04th Mar 13
Following adverse publicity surrounding reports in a national newspaper, which claimed that British schools have locked severely autistic children into ‘punishment’ rooms, Children’s Minister Edward... more
Wednesday 27th Feb 13
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are offering a range of activities in the forthcoming weeks and months that will give families with disabled children opportunities for fun.
New Woodland Centre
As... more
Wednesday 27th Feb 13
Carers UK have produced a factsheet to clearly explain the changes to house ‘size criteria’ rules, commonly known as the ‘Bedroom Tax’.
The Housing Benefit Size Criteria Rules or the ‘Bedroom Tax’ is... more
Monday 25th Feb 13
One in seven of us during our lives, will provide care to a family member, friend or neighbour who may need additional support due to illness, frailty, disability or mental health issue.
Anyone can... more
Friday 15th Feb 13
Essex County Council (ECC) recently announced a new policy on the use of advertising boards (A-boards) on the public highway, which has been designed to support local businesses while also ensuring... more
Wednesday 13th Feb 13
Three of the largest mental health organisations have welcomed a new bill that will get rid of laws that discriminate against people with mental health issues.
On Monday, the Mental Health (... more
Monday 11th Feb 13
“How do you spell 'LOVE'?” Said Piglet.
“You don’t; you feel it,” said Pooh.
This A. A. Milne quote from Winnie the Pooh was included in an upbeat, humorous newsletter produced for the residents of... more
Thursday 07th Feb 13
Plans are underway for Carers Week 2013, which takes place from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 June 2013, and promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
The national week, which has been given the... more
Wednesday 06th Feb 13
Razed Roof, Harlow’s inclusive theatre company, was in celebratory mood at their Big Launch event at Harlow Playhouse on January 10th 2013.
Over the last six months, 2nd year Graphic Design students... more
Wednesday 06th Feb 13
Chessington World of Adventures, a major theme park in Essex, are offering families the chance to go wild with Madagascar characters this February half term.
During this fun-filled week (from 16th to... more
Monday 04th Feb 13
Do you know someone with a learning disability who has achieved something special?
It could be something very simple but, to them, it has taken a great deal of effort. It could be learning a new... more
