What You Should Consider Before Participating in a Medical Research Study Are you thinking about participating in a medical research study, but need more information before doing so? Looking to take part in a research study or trial can be daunting – especially if you are unsure of what you are testing. In this article,
The mantra at the heart of Kids Inspire: it takes a village to raise a child. You have probably heard the saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child’? Well, this is the mantra at the heart of the Kids Inspire Community Engagement Strategy – a plan to create a social movement of local
Could you support our Pamper Day for Carers in Thurrock? My name is Fleur Jones-Mannix and I am the manager of Thurrock Carers Service in Grays. I would like to introduce our services and ask, if you are a therapist or beautician, if you could help us provide a very special pamper day in June
STARS – Southend Treatment and Recovery Service – is a drug and alcohol service that supports clients with their substance misuse issues. Our goal is to help service users regain control, change the direction of their lives, grow as a person and live life to its full potential. STARS needs some items to support
Friends of Leigh Library Gardens (FOLLG) is a new volunteer group which has been set up to help maintain and improve the Gardens. It needs local people to get involved and help. Leigh Library Gardens plays an important part in life in Leigh. Anyone who lives or works in the town will probably have visited
Could you help Little Heroes ASD Support Group turn the new premises they have found into their ‘dream home?’ Little Heroes ASD Support Group, based in Southend, started 7 years ago when a group of local families, all with children on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) met for a monthly coffee morning. The self-financing group,
PLACE – Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment All hospitals and hospices that provide NHS-funded care are subject to an annual assessment called PLACE. Hospitals and hospices managed by voluntary, independent and private healthcare providers that do not provide NHS-funded care are also encouraged to participate in the programme but it is not mandatory for
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
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
Patient Partners are ‘patient’ volunteers who help train our future doctors Last year, Anglia Ruskin University opened a brand new School of Medicine in Chelmsford, to help address the urgent need for more doctors and healthcare professionals in the UK and specifically Essex. We are recruiting further volunteers* to our Patient Partners group to help