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.
