Young Carers

Find out more about young carers.

Website: carers.org/ycad

Community Agents Essex

Supporting older people and informal carers to find and develop independent living solutions from within their local community.

Website: www.communityagentsessex.org.uk

Essex Carers Support

Essex Carers Support covers large parts of the county. We have a team of skilled and qualified people working across the county to deliver the best quality service possible. Our aim is to help you get the best out of life.

Telephone: 01255 474410

Website: www.essexcarerssupport.org.uk

Carers First

Carers First help carers and people who look after someone. They are your first point of contact for information, advice and guidance. They can offer emotional as well as practical support.

They provide support services to unpaid carers in the Essex area.

Telephone: 0345 6037630

Website: www.livingwellessex.org

Support for Carers

You are a carer if you care for a partner, relative or friend who is in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability and this care is provided without payment (other than Carers Allowance) or a contract

Telephone: 01255 474410

Website: www.tendringdc.gov.uk

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

Common Childhood Wellbeing Booklets

The North East Essex CCG have developed handbooks to help you look after your child, from ages 0-5 and 6-12. They include information on general welfare and wellbeing and common childhood illnesses to help you keep your child safe and healthy.

Website: www.neessexccg.nhs.uk

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

On behalf of Essex County Council and the NHS, Virgin Care and Barnardo’s provide a range of child and family services throughout Essex that are free at the point of delivery.

Website: www.essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk

Mid and North East Essex Mind

Mid and North East Essex Mind run a service for children and young people between the ages of 10 and 19 across Mid and North East Essex.

Telephone: 01206 764600

Website: www.mnessexmind.org

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Download from: www.nhs.uk

Breathe Easy Colchester

Your local support group for people with lung conditions, Breathe Easy meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of each month at 10.30am.

As a member of Breathe Easy you can also join the Heavy Breathers Exercise group on Thursdays 2.00pm-3.00pm and Singing for Lung Health Thursdays 3.00pm-4.00pm.

All meetings are held at St John and Highwoods Community Centre. CO4 9SR.

Telephone: 01206 303707

Rheumatoid Arthritis

For more information on Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network

Website: www.rheumatoidarthritis.org

Colchester Samaritans

Colchester Samaritans aims to make emotional health a mainstream issue, so that fewer people die by suicide through sharing feelings of emotional distress openly without the fear of being judged.

Address: Samaritans Colchester, Walsingham Road Community Hall, Walsingham Road, Colchester, CO2 7BN

If something’s troubling you, get in touch: 

Branch Telephone: 01206 561234 (local call charges apply)

National Telephone: 116 123 (this number is a free call)

Email: jo@samaritans.org (UK and ROI)

EssexConnects

EssexConnects is the place to find local activities and to help you to get in touch with hundreds of local charities, voluntary groups, and community sector services, based in Essex.

Website: www.essexconnects.org.uk

Tendring District Ramblers

We try to cater for most walking abilities by offering regular weekly walking

Telephone: 01255 677368

Website: www.ramblers.org.uk

Run and Brunch

I started Run and Brunch running club in Clacton because I wanted to get people of all ages, shapes and sizes to give walking, jogging and running a go without feeling pressured in to being fast or in to wearing the latest running gear.

Website: sarahbockhart.com

Clacton Camera Club

The club welcomes anyone who has an interest in photography, whatever their skill level or medium they use, be it film or digital. We provide a friendly atmosphere on a Friday evening combining competitions with guest speakers, members’ workshops, fun events and demonstrations.

Website: www.clactoncameraclub.co.uk

North East Essex - Health In Mind Talking Therapies services

Our Health In Mind service provides talking therapies and practical support for people experiencing low mood, depression and a range of anxiety problems. These problems are often referred to as ‘Common Mental Health’ and can include stress, panic, phobia, obsessional compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties.

Telphone: 01206 918700

Website: www.neessexccg.nhs.uk

Email: neeccg.enquiries@nhs.net

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Telephone: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Diabetes Peer Support Group

Would you like to connect with other people living with diabetes near to where you live? Join a relaxed group, and learn about diabetes and living with a lifelong condition.

Venue: Council offices, Brightlingsea

Date: Third Tuesday every month at 2.00pm

For more information contact Stephanie mobile: 07538842165

or home: 01206 973270

or contact Diabetes UK: 01376 505247

Website: www.diabetes.org.uk/eastern

Diabetes UK- North East Essex- Type 2 Together Group

Listed below are the Type 2 Together groups which currently run in North East Essex. Please note that meeting dates are subject to change and it is advisable to contact the Eastern regional team if you’d like to join a group. eastern@diabetes.org.uk

The group meets at the Parish Council Offices, Victoria Road, Brightlingsea on the third Tuesday of each month at 2pm.

Open Road

Empowering individuals, families and communities in their journey of recovery from the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol and other addictions.

Website: www.openroad.org.uk

Drug and Alcohol Team North East Essex (NEEDAS)

A joint health and social care team that provides assessment, detoxification, care planning, residential referrals and day programmes, as well as information, advice, counselling and support for those with drug and/or alcohol or other substance misuse problems.

Telephone: 01206 287250

Website: www.tendringdc.gov.uk

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

BEAT

Beat has launched new guidance encouraging healthcare providers to ensure better support for families of people with eating disorders, including by offering an assessment of their own mental health needs and offering access to peer-to-peer support programmes.

Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Telephone: 0808 801 0677

Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Eating Disorders Service (EPUT)

This service covers all of Essex, treatment provided will differ from teams based in the South and North of Essex. The Eating Disorders Service based in South Essex is a service that covers a range of eating difficulties for adults aged 18 and above.

Telephone: 01268 243538 (Eating Disorder Service) / 01206 333300 (EDICT)

Website: www.eput.nhs.uk

Colne Stroke Group

The Colne Stroke Group is a friendly support group that welcomes stroke survivors living in and around the Colchester area.

The group provides communication support in one to one and small group settings, social support, a conversation group and gentle exercise for stroke survivors. A warm welcome awaits carers, family members and friends also. Location: Orchard Baptist Church, 23 Blackheath, Mersea Road, Colchester. The group meets weekly, every Monday 10:00-12:00

Telephone: (Contact Elaine Rogers or Lyn Holman) 01206 548551

Email: mail@colnestrokegroup.org.uk

Family Support Clacton

Family support offers a variety of services and activities to help older people and their families and carers live with independence, choice and control. The service includes support for dementia and short term memory loss, showering, gentle exercise programme, carers’ support and respite, leisure activities and transport.

Telephone: 01255 432132 or 01255 430960

Email: valerie@familysupport.f2s.com

Family Support Brightlingsea

Serves Brightlingsea, Alresford, Frating, Great Bentley and Thorrington providing information, lunch clubs and trips out.

Telephone: 01206 305552

Email: theautumncentre@hotmail.co.uk

Helping Hands

Helping Hands is a community transport project taking elderly and disabled people to medical appointments;

Website: www.volunteercentretendring.org.uk

Helpline Plus

Helpline Plus provide advice, reassurance and assistance to help customers maintain their independence.

Website:  www.helplineplus.co.uk

Scrivens

Scrivens provides free hearing checks.

Website: www.scrivens.com

Alzheimer's Society

If you or someone you know are worried about or affected by dementia, we are here for you. Get advice on a range of topics and find support near you.

Telephone: 0300 222 1122

Tendring Community Transport (TCT)

TCT is a well established and accomplished Community Transport scheme, that provides wheelchair accessible, door-to-door transport, for people of all ages who find it difficult or impossible to access conventional public transport.

Telephone: 01255 436 962

Website: www.dial-a-ride.org

Royal Voluntary Service Essex

Royal Voluntary Service in Essex help older people maintain their independence and stay involved in the local community.

Telephone: 01708 854246

Website: www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Email: essexhub@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Silver Line

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4708 090

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Dementia

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Age UK Essex

Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.

Telephone: 0800 169 2081

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

Sound Doctor for COPD

A new web based library of 300 film and audio patient information videos, designed to help people understand more about some long term conditions.

Website:www.livewellcampaign.co.uk

Sound Doctor for Diabetes

A new web based library of 300 film and audio patient information videos, designed to help people understand more about some long term conditions.

Website:www.livewellcampaign.co.uk

Sound Doctor for Heart Failure

A new web based library of 300 film and audio patient information videos, designed to help people understand more about some long term conditions.

Website:www.livewellcampaign.co.uk

Sound Doctor for Back Pain

A new web based library of 300 film and audio patient information videos, designed to help people understand more about some long term conditions.

Website: www.livewellcampaign.co.uk

Wheelchair Loan Charity

Loan a wheelchair.

Telephone: 01206 518524

Stroke

Stroke are there to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke.

Website: www.stroke.org.uk

North East Essex Maternity Services

We want to make sure you receive the maternity healthcare that takes account of all your health needs and preferences.

Website: www.neessexccg.nhs.uk

BabyCentre

BabyCentre® — the #1 pregnancy and parenting digital resource — reaches more than 45 million mums globally each month in 9 different languages. We reach 8 in 10 new and expecting mums online in the UK.

Website: www.babycentre.co.uk

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Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Essex Sexual Health Service

Provide CIC is leading a collaboration of organisations to deliver a service providing a full range of sexual health services for the people of Essex.

Telephone: 0300 003 1212

Website: www.essexsexualhealthservice.org.uk

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Website: www.brook.org.uk

Family Planning Association

A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Telephone: 020 7608 5240

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Sexual Health Helpline

The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.

Telephone: 0300 123 7123

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PublicHealthEngland

Provide

Many smokers who want to quit aren’t sure where to turn, but getting advice and support from our friendly expert team will mean you are up to 4 times more likely to quit for good!

Telephone: 0300 303 9988

Website: www.essexlifestyleservice.org.uk

Email: provide.essexlifestyles@nhs.net

Quit with help

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.

Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk

Sound Doctor

A new web based library of 300 film and audio patient information videos, designed to help people understand more about some long term conditions.

Website:www.livewellcampaign.co.uk

ACE Lifestyle

ACE Lifestyle is part of Anglian Community Enterprise (ACE) Community Interest Company and is an award winning provider of Health & Wellbeing services.
These services include NHS Health Checks, Adult Weight Management and Child Weight Management programmes and ACE Lifestyle Southend.

Telephone: 0800 022 4524

Website: www.acelifestyle.org

Health And Fitness In Essex

If you live in Essex and want to learn how to get fit and lose weight then you are in luck, as Essex has many options available to you.

Website: www.essexportal.co.uk

Weight Watchers

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Website: www.weightwatchers.com

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk