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THIS Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is reminding new mothers who may be struggling with their mental health that they are not alone. The Trust runs one of the largest specialist community perinatal mental health services in the…

THERE is a new team associated with Harlow Town FC – they are Harlow Town Pirates Walking Football Club. Formerly known as Paringdon Pirates, the Club has recently sailed to the Harlow Arena in The Pinnacles and changed their name. The Club is open to…

GRANTS to support the establishment of thousands of trees, orchards and hedgerows on streets, in parks, and in community and educational spaces across the UK, are now available through The Tree Council – including the introduction of a new £1m grant pot, funded by Defra.…

NHS trusts in the East of England pay at least £127 million a year to private companies, an investigation has revealed. GMB Union sent Freedom of Information requests to trusts across the region, with responses showing they spent £127,295,037 per year on outsourced contracts. Just…

ESSEX County Council is highlighting the vital role unpaid carers play this Carers Week (9-13 June) Throughout the week the council will be sharing what support is available in Essex. Unpaid carers look after, help, or support someone who wouldn’t be able to manage everyday…

A VOLUNTEER says a community project in Harlow has given her a sense of “purpose”. Mind in West Essex volunteer Mel helps lead a weekly activity group at an allotment on Thursday afternoons, 1pm-3pm, along with fellow volunteer Rob. Mel said: “Volunteering is great because…

THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is celebrating a major milestone with the completion of the roof of the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping. Colleagues from PAHT and local health and care partners visited the CDC for a special topping…

CUSTOMERS at Specsavers Harlow are being encouraged to get involved in a fundraising campaign in support of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The store, located in The Harvey Centre, is hosting a special fundraising day on Saturday 7 June, with activities including a raffle, donation…

AN Essex mental health trust has apologised for failing to properly care for a patient in the lead up to her death. The apology from Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT) comes after a report concluded its neglect of Julie Beasley, following her period of…

HARLOW Lawn Tennis Club hosted their first Pickleball friendly match against Gosfield on Sunday 25th May. 48 players had entered and were competing against one another across eight courts of doubles play. The day proved to be huge success there were many close entertaining quality…

CREATIVE writing workshops for mothers of young children across south Essex are helping to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and whole families. The project, delivered by University of Essex researcher Dr Penny Simpson in partnership with Home Start Essex, will see more…

THE introduction of volunteers into inpatient services at Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT) has led to a threefold increase in patient feedback. The initiative, launched in response to low levels of patient reviews through the iWantGreatCare (iWGC) feedback platform, focused on trained volunteers visiting…

ESSEX County Council has achieved a top rating for efforts to cut emissions and strengthen climate resilience. The CDP (originally the Carbon Disclosure Project) has awarded the council an ‘A’ rating. This is the third year running the council has received the top rating. It…