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Content originally from Mid and North East Essex Mind Mid and North East Essex Mind will continue to operate throughout the lockdown. Our counselling and practical support services are still running remotely but unfortunately our activity groups and welcome cafes remain closed. Our telephone lines are still operating and you can call us on 01206 … Continue reading Update from Mid and North East Essex Mind

This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure the voices of South Woodham Ferrers are heard.

Chelmsford City Council is set to endorse plans to roll out an e-scooter trial in the city – but there are concerns over the safety of blind pedestrians.

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has invested in training to help the community to spot the signs of domestic abuse taking place around them.  Free training is being offered across the county to ensure everyone is equipped to respond appropriately and effectively if they suspect someone is a victim of domestic abuse or if someone … Continue reading Domestic Abuse Awareness Training – 3 December

A new therapeutic service, funded by the Youth Endowment Fund, for 10-14 year olds based in Essex is ready to take referrals. Healing Connections is a specialist service, aimed at young people at risk of being drawn into violence or crime.

Extra support for food, supplies and wellbeing will be available to children and their families this half term.

Chelmsford City Council is asking everyone planning an at-home firework display this year to show care for animals and vulnerable neighbours by lighting their fuses at the same time at 'Rocket O'Clock'.

Normal service for prescriptions will be back on today, but nothing else. Likely to be at least ten days or more before One Stop Shop and Village Pharmacy can reopen for normal business. Huge thanks to Mrs Govani and all her staff at Govani Chemist for taking the huge strain of double usual dispensing of … Continue reading Latest on Village Pharmacy and One Stop

The State of Care report is the Care Quality Commission's annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. This year's report looks at the quality of care over the past year, including before COVID-19.

To help make the right choices in how they plan for the future, residents are being asked to join Mid and South Essex Citizens Panel and have a say.