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Come and say hello to the team at the Age Well Fair on Tuesday 10th June , 10am - 2pm. We will be offering advice an support to those at the event from our brilliant Information and Guidance team. We cant wait to see you there! 📍Causeway House, Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9HB

We have a new Women's Forum, have your say in our upcoming focus group! 📍Greenstead Community Centre, Hawthorne Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3QE Friday 6th June 2025 12.30pm - 2.30pm For more info, contact our Engagement Officer, Mel. Email: [email protected]

Have you been affected by changes to ADHD medication prescribing? In January 2025, the NHS said some GP practices will stop prescribing ADHD medications for their patients. We want to know if and how this local policy change has affected you. Take part: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2025/05/shared…

Next up in our virtual seminar series, we have Dr Amy Greer Murphy, a freelance social researcher, who will be speaking about her work examining the experiences of mothers in an age of austerity - tomorrow on Thursday 5th June at 1pm! Find out more here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2025/01/womens…

Expressions of Trauma joins the Harwich Festival of the Arts 2025! The exhibition is open between 10am and 4pm 20th-29th June 2025 at Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4AJ. It is closed on Sundays.

Our next informal carers support meeting will be in Harwich in June - a great opportunity for unpaid carers to have a chat about carer topics, share experiences and explore support in a relaxed safe space. No need to book. Find out more here - healthwatchessex.org.uk/carers-voices/

How do you feel about adult vaccinations? Share your views on adult vaccinations in a short, 5 minute anonymous survey and help us understand what influences vaccination decisions in our communities. To take part in the survey click here: …tualviews.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/understanding-…

What an incredible evening! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for 'An Evening with Healthwatch Essex' in Chelmsford. We enjoyed showcasing our projects from the past year and connecting with so many of our partner organisations.

It's Carers Week! This week we are raising awareness highlighting the importance of caring, sharing the challenges that unpaid carers go through day in and day out, and recognise the contribution carers make. Read our latest blog here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2025/06/caring…

We have a new Women's Forum, have your say in our next focus group! 📍Mosaic Inner Room, Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH Tuesday 17th June 2025 11.00am-2.00pm For more info email our Engagement Officer, Mel at [email protected]

Our evaluation report of the Research Engagement Network (REN) programme, launched by MSE ICB, highlights how REN can function as an evidence-based model for how we can improve accessibility and inclusion in health research. Read here - healthwatchessex.org.uk/library/resear… Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System

Join us at the Healthier Habits in Great Baddow tomorrow! Our IAG and CV teams are attending tomorrow, providing Information, Support, and Guidance to the public. See you there! 📍Milennium Centre Recreation Ground, Chelmsford, CM2 9RL, Wednesday 11th June, 12:45pm - 4pm

Come and join us for our next Braintree Fella's Forum session! 📍Healthwatch Essex Office, 49 High Street, Earls Colne, CO6 2PB Wednesday 18th June 2025, 6 pm - 9:30 pm For more information, get in touch with Chris Drew by emailing [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who joined our first focus group for our new Women's Forum last week! We got lots of great feedback on what women are looking for. We're holding another focus group on 17th June 11-2pm at Firstsite - contact [email protected].

We’re proud to support Marmalade Trust this #LonelinessAwarenessWeek – 9 to 15 June. Take part, help raise awareness, and encourage everyone to challenge the stigma around loneliness by #MeetingLonelinessTogether. Find out more → lonelinessawarenessweek.org

Is a family member or partner using your care needs to control you? It's not okay, no matter how long it's been going on Essex Compass can help. Call 0330 333 7 444 or visit their website: essexcompass.org.uk #ItsNeverTooLate

Join us this weekend for Pride in Chelmsford! At the event, we will have a stand providing information, guidance and even freebies. Join us for a weekend where we celebrate diversity, every identity and every voice. 📍Chelmsford Central Park, Saturday 21st June 2025

Do you live in West Essex and have experience of frailty? Share your experiences here - healthwatchessex.org.uk/2025/06/experi…

We have launched an anonymous survey to gather your views about the increasing concerns of accessing ADHD medication, and whether your care or support for ADHD has changed. To take part in the survey click here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2025/05/shared…

Health and social care research should be accessible, fun and engaging, which is why we've created our Journal Club! Each month, one of our Research Ambassadors shares an article in their WhatsApp community for everyone to reflect on. Find out more - healthwatchessex.org.uk/2025/06/journa…