Southend East PCN Health Forum

Sibs support brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults. They are starting a new online support group for adult siblings of autistic people in February. Sessions will take place online between 7pm and 8.30pm.  A range of topics will be covered. Support group for adult siblings of autisti

Do you need support with education, employment or training? Southend Connexions advisers can offer one to one information, advice and guidance on CV writing, covering letter, vacancy information, interview techniques and finding the right courses. Book an appointment with Connexions SEND champion,

The Lighthouse Child Development Centre offers a range of workshops and support sessions for children and their families. The team will also actively engage with the community through participation in various local events. Support available for children under 5 years old. Support available for ch

Free short courses around wellbeing are starting in January at Southend Adult Community College - Ways2Wellbeing Southend Adult Community College offers a friendly and supportive environment for people who may experience mental health difficulties. The aim of every session is to try something new i

You may have seen in the national news that Ofgem has announced the energy price cap will increase by 1.2% for the upcoming period of January to March 2025. This increase means most households will pay on average 1% more on their energy bills. If you are in debt to your energy supplier, you might be

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The group meets every Wednesday during term time from 3-4pm. This is a group aimed at those with dementia to come and sing and have fun in a relaxed environment. Parish Nursing — STBBC

Information Sessions for carers, run by Parish Nursing and the NHS Carers Intensive Support Team. 10-11.30am, 3rd Friday of every month  Are you caring for a loved one with dementia or any other frailty? At our groups you can: • receive support • have physical and psychological health checks • h

O5BM envision a future where every black man over the age of 50 enjoys optimal physical health, mental resilience, and a strong sense of community. They aim to help reduce Health, Economic and Social inequalities as well as create a space where the Over 50s Black Men community across the United King

Struggling with anxiety or panic attacks? Talking therapies could help you; you can access talking therapies online and over the phone as well as face to face. Find out more here.

St Augustine's church along with Safe Harbour Bereavement Group are organising a Christmas Party with a difference for those who are lonely, bereaved, suffering from dementia and their carers - food, music, bingo, free raffle but also will be joined by support experts who will sit at the tables with

If you are a young person with special educational needs and/ or a disability (SEND) or the parent carer of a child or young person with SEND and live in Southend, we want to hear from you. Southend SEND Independent Forum, the parent carer forum for Southend and the SEND Local Offer team invite you

Calibre Audio is a national charity which provides free audiobooks to children and young people under 25 with SEND. The service makes books and stories accessible to children who find reading print difficult because of a learning difference, long term health condition or disability. About Us - Cal

If you are a parent carer of a child or young person with SEND and have questions or need some advice, come along to a monthly SEND surgery. The surgeries are hosted at schools, but anyone can come along to any surgery – your child doesn’t have to go to the school the surgery is held at. Future su

Park run is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event that happens every Saturday at 9am. You can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! There are two park runs in the city. The Southend Park Run takes place at Gunners Park, off New Barge Pier Rd, Shoebury, Southend, Esse

We all have times when we feel low, anxious or overwhelmed. But little things, like talking to a friend or taking a moment to breathe, can help us feel much better. The NHS Every Mind Matters website is able to show you simple and practical ways to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift your mood and sle

Send The Right Message are in partnership with IndiRock to provide free bouldering sessions for Neurodivergent children and young people living with disabilities. STRM Support – Send the Right Message 

The Shoebury Ark is a charity which aims to help alleviate poverty in the Shoeburyness area by the provision of free freshly cooked meals. In addition they also sell at very low cost, tinned/packet food and children's clothing. They give out food parcels on case by case basis and also signpost peopl

Every Wednesday from 12-2pm Shoebury & Thorpe Bay Baptist Church run a well-being cafe which meets for a variety of hobbies and activities. These are run by the community for the community. Anyone is welcome to share a hobby or skill and anyone is welcome to join an activity. You can relax and chat

FOOD Club invites you to celebrate the festive season with food, activities, arts and crafts and fun for all the family.   FOOD Club provides families with good-quality food at a low cost, while also reducing food waste.  

YourFamily offers free programmes in partnership with specialist health professionals and Southend Family Centres, providing valuable learning and activities for expectant parents and those with newborns, from pregnancy through the early months.  • Journey to Parenthood: A 6-week evening antenatal

The ABSS Specialist Health Visitors for Perinatal Mental Health invite past and present families for a fun drop-in event.  Bring the whole family to this festive celebration.   A Better Start Southend | Specialist Health Visitors for Perinatal Mental Health - A Better Start Southend

Freedom is a specialist service provided by Dogs Trust. If dog owners plan to find safety from domestic abuse but are unable to take their dog with them, Freedom provides a temporary home for their dog with a loving foster carer until their owners are settled and ready to have them back.   Their ser

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