Mental and physical health are closely related. People who live with long-term physical conditions are twice as likely to have poor mental health as those who do not. It is highly likely that this has increased further during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We spoke with people living with long-term conditions, their family members and the healthcare professionals who work with them, to understand the relationships between having a long-term illness and people’s emotional and mental wellbeing, and to identify ways of improving people’s experiences and outcomes.
The report shows the impact long-term conditions can have on people, their relationships and jobs; what helps; what support is already available and works; and what needs to change to better emotionally support people living with long-term physical ill-health. We are aware that in many places clinicians are supporting people with their mental health, but it is not always the case that emotional wellbeing is brought up.
If you work in healthcare, social care, the voluntary sector or not-for-profit sector in Essex or Hertfordshire and need someone to talk to, we are here for you.
You can call us 24/7 to confidentially to talk through any problems you’re facing, whatever they may be.
0344 257 3960 (Also available to those working in Essex and Hertfordshire organisations, but based elsewhere.)
Over six million people in the UK are carers, looking after a rela-tive or friend. Regardless of how much care you provide or the type of support you give, caring can impact on your health and well-being.
Caring means something different to everyone; one thing carers tell us all the time is that they cannot keep going without a break.
Essex Carers Support are inviting carers (18+) who live in the Essex County Council area to take part in our project. They would like to talk to you about the importance of self-care and assist you in planning some positive and rewarding time for yourself; something that reflects your own interests and is of your choosing. This can be done individually or, if preferred, can include the person/persons you care for.
Grants up to £100 are available to help you achieve Time 4 You. See Below for examples:
Find more examples on the Essex carers Support website or get in touch for a chat about what you’d do with some ‘Time 4 You’:
Do you have experience in community development and a good knowledge of the social prescribing agenda and landscape, in particular across West Essex?
Rainbow Services (Harlow) is leading an exciting NEW 12 month cross sector partnership project across West Essex which will build on the opportunities available to residents and social prescribers supporting them, working in
particular with arts, culture, environment, and advice organisations to pilot innovative activities.
If you feel you could jump straight into this creative post go to our website for more information:
Current Vacancies – Rainbow Services – Harlow
To apply email your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the job specifications to info@rainbowservices.org.uk
In these unconventional times, we have all had to adapt our working strategies to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. Added to our increased workloads is the need to keep on top of our mental and physical wellbeing, manage unpredictable IT issues and create an effective space to make working from home comfortable.
This conference will provide you with the latest skills and information you need to manage your time during the pandemic. You will come away from the event with:
Tricks on how to boost your productivity remotely
Techniques to help you deliver a presentation online, including how to make the most of technology
Skills towards building a positive and open culture for your organisation
Advice on how to support and supervise your remote working team
On Tuesday 15th June 2pm, Dr Leon Fletcher-Tomenius and Magnus Irvine of the Here for You service will facilitate a reflective practice session for managers during a 50 mins to an hour online reflective space.
This will be a space for managers to talk about their recent experience of working through the pandemic and how this has impacted on them.
This is an additional session being offered after a previous event was well received. It will revisit conversations and themes and is open to anyone with an interest in sharing their experiences and benefiting from peer support
Further training needs, or the need for other interventions may be identified, which would also be fed back and discussed.
Maldon and District CVS are looking for a part time (15 hours pw) Volunteer support and Communications officer. The post holder will take a lead in the management of the Volunteer Centre including driving forward steps to create a more online and digital experience for both volunteers and volunteer involving organisations. You will be responsible for promoting volunteer roles and volunteering experiences on a range of media including websites, social media and in print.
Deadline for applications is 5pm 2nd July 2021
Click here for job spec and more details on the role.
Volunteers are at the heart of every successful organisation in the third sector. But what are you doing to manage your volunteers effectively and make the most of their skills? Third Sector’s Essential Volunteer Management briefing will bring together leadership, HR and volunteer professionals from across the sector to develop, upskill and engage their volunteers.
Join us to immerse yourself in case studies from leading not-for-profit organisations, thought-provoking panel discussions on volunteer management and a masterclass on best-practice digital tools and online management.
The Breakfast Briefing will take place on the morning of 10 June 2021, online from 9:30am – 12:00pm.
Social prescribing is a means of enabling primary care services to refer patients with social, emotional or practical needs to a range of local, non-clinical services. This service is provided as part of a model of partnership between the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and GPs within Primary Care Networks.
This role is to develop a high quality customer care service to Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Patients within the Grays PCN (Thurrock) and responsible for liaison and the development of effective working relationship with health professionals and GP’s. You will also work alongside voluntary and community groups to provide patient support for GP practices.
Grays Primary Care Network are looking for a part time Social Prescribing Link Worker to work alongside their existing Full-Time Link Worker.
17.5 hours per week
Needs to be flexible to meet the needs of the service, could involve someevening/weekend working
Salary £10,907
Based within GP practices in the Grays area of Thurrock.
Car drivers with the use of a vehicle are preferable.
This post will require an enhanced DBS.
Thurrock CVS is based at the Beehive, West Street, Grays, RM17 6XP with excellent links to the C2C trains and bus routes.
Closing date for completed applications is
Friday 2nd July 2021 – 5:00pm
Information pack and application packs can be accessed from our website