Essex Wellbeing Service
About the company
Normal 0 false false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE EWS is commissioned by Essex County Council, and supported by an alliance of partners (see below). We provide Essex residents (excluding Southend-On-Sea and Thurrock) access to health checks, stop-smoking services, weight management courses and emotional health and wellbeing support. EWS is also a central point of contact for people with caring responsibilities living in Essex. Our Care Navigators offer: Information on the support that is available to you as a carer Information on local support groups and services in your area Advice that is specific to you and your situation A referral for a carers assessment, where appropriate . We also run a volunteering service, recruiting and connecting volunteers with Essex residents who need support with everyday tasks, social isolation and making long-term friendships. Plus support Essex organisations at work via our Working Well programme. Age Well East offers community friendship services to anyone over 18. It also offers a free Digital Friends service for older adults aged 60 and over who would like help using everyday technology so they can stay connected, informed and independent. HCRG Care Group children and family healthy lifestyle service supports families with making sustainable adjustments that suit their lifestyle and supports their child to achieve a healthier weight as they grow. Rural Community Council of Essex Community Agents Essex is a free home visiting service for anyone over the age of 18 who is in particular need of a home visit in order to source the support they need, often due to being older, having a disability or in a caring role for a loved one. Community Agents do not provide caring services but can assist with: • Arranging installation of adaptive equipment and assisted technology • Applications for Blue Badges, Bus Passes and benefit form filling • Finding information on social opportunities, community transport, meal and shopping support options • Providing support to unpaid carers including sourcing respite option and carers support groups. Kinder Essex coaches help mobilise communities and develop local partnerships to tackle the problem of loneliness and social isolation. They help connect people to local groups and activities and initiate projects that encourage small acts of kindness.
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You can email the recruiting team directly at provide.essexwellbeing@nhs.net.