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September 20, 2019

Supporting people with dementia in Southend

The Southend Dementia Community Support Team are looking for volunteers to help support people living with dementia engage and participate at a variety of groups. Roles are flexible, so please do get in touch if you think you can help in any way. We have volunteers aged 19-80 from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome

September 19, 2019

Are you using too much paper?

When it comes to recycling, many of us tend to think about plastic automatically. While it’s incredibly beneficial to take steps to reduce plastic use and increase recycling, plastic consumption isn’t the only problem facing the planet. Have you ever thought about how much paper you use? While businesses are moving towards digital ways of

September 18, 2019

Dr Sunil Gupta: Making Healthy Choices

Our first GP blog, Making Healthy Choices, is provided by Dr Sunil Gupta, Clinical Chair of the NHS Castle Point and Rochford CCG In conjunction with this blog, please click the picture to view the August 2019 issue of the Living Well online magazine: Not all health problems can be prevented. But for those that

September 18, 2019

Dementia can be prevented and its symptons reversed

Dementia can be prevented and its symptons reversed We all know that dementia is a terrible condition. And when it is predicted that by 2025 around 1 million people in the UK will be living with dementia, it is quite terrifying that the conventional view is that little if anything can be done to prevent

September 17, 2019

What are the health benefits of natural light?

What are the health benefits of natural light? There’s nothing better than drawing back the curtains or opening window shutters to let natural sunlight flood the room. Exposure to light can instantly improve your mood and set you up for the day ahead. If you’re eager to learn more about the impact of natural light,

September 16, 2019

Let’s keep our beaches and waterways clean

Keeping our beaches and waterways clean Despite being the height of the sunny season, August had warnings issued by advocacy groups in response to sewage spills in Essex waters. Southend was the most notable area affected with, at certain times, suggested advice not to swim in the sea. As reported by Essex Live, water

September 12, 2019

Wildlife-friendly trees for small gardens

Wildlife-friendly trees for small gardens Planting trees in the garden is often a daunting prospect. If you have limited experience when it comes to gardening, or your outdoor area is compact, you may be wondering if adding trees is the best idea. The good news is that planting a tree is not difficult and gardening

September 11, 2019

Southend Stronger Families – Volunteers Needed

Do you have around 4 hours a week spare time? Would you be interested in helping to empower local families? The Southend Stronger Families project is currently looking for volunteers. No specific experience or qualifications are required. Family Action is a charity committed to building stronger families by delivering innovative and effective services that reach

September 10, 2019

Plants to improve mental health

Have you ever noticed that you feel better the moment you set foot in the garden, or that a smile seems to creep across your face when you spot a display stand packed with vividly-coloured flowers? Flowers and plants can provide stunning aesthetic touches to your home and garden, but they don’t serve a sole

September 06, 2019

Breaking the Stigma of The Care Industry

Breaking the Stigma of The Care Industry Whenever there is a news report regarding abuse by a carer, whether that be in an institution, care home, or by an individual, it is highly emotive. Carers are engaged to look after their charge in their best way, helping them with daily lifestyle duties as well

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