Citizens Advice Essex is offering a focused 90-minute session to raise awareness about pensioner poverty and equip attendees with practical tools to support older adults facing financial and energy-related challenges.
Pensioner poverty is a growing issue, affecting the health, wellbeing, and independence of older people. Many struggle to afford essentials, miss out on financial support like Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance, or face tough choices as living costs rise. This session will explore the causes of pensioner poverty, practical steps to reduce fuel bills and improve income, and ways to identify and support those in need.
Whether you’re a frontline worker or work behind the scenes, this session will provide actionable insights to make a difference in your community. Delivered by experts from Citizens Advice Essex, it will include real-world examples, referral tips, and practical strategies to ensure the most vulnerable get the help they need.
Ace Music Therapy have received funding from Essex County Council, meaning they are able to offer FREE drumming music therapy sessions for Carers in the local community!
Drumming is a powerful tool with physical and emotional benefits such as:
Ace Music Therapy have recently received funding from Chelmsford City Council & The Health Inequalities Fund to run a FREE 8 week music therapy group for people that live with chronic health conditions.
The sessions will include, amongst other things, breathwork, meditation, sound healing, gentle yoga, movement, music-making, relaxation and talking.
These sessions are suitable for those who manage any long term health conditions, affecting both physical health & mental health.
📆 The group will run weekly on a Monday, starting on the 3rd of Feb, for 8 weeks. Between 1-2pm at the Langton Scout Hall in Melbourne. ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/KdMa1c2vdKbArYGn9 )
Chelmsford City Racecourse are supporting Dementia UK and families facing dementia.
They are hosting a ‘Time for a Cuppa’ event to raise vital funds to support Dementia UK and their specialist Admiral nurses, and inviting you and your loved ones who are living with this condition to a cuppa and a piece of cake.
Join Chelmsford City Racecourse in a safe space with Dementia UK on hand for advice and support, meet a horse and join in an activity.
At just £5 per person, all profit will be donated to Dementia UK.
Date: Thursday 20th March 2025 (Booking Essential)
Venue: Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, CM3 1QP
Time: 14:30 – 16:30
To book, please email [email protected] or call 01245 360300 by Friday 14th March.
