Are you affected by rising energy costs?
From 1st October the domestic energy price cap rose by 12% (a cap on the unit price of energy based on typical usage) which will mean a rise in the......
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BAMEN Black History Month Programme
In October, the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employee Network are collaborating with Essex libraries and Essex County Council, to mark Black History...
NHS dedicated services for Ex-forces
Did you know that the NHS in England has dedicated services for those who have served in the UK Armed...
Tendring Police – Your Local Update 14
You can download the latest version of ‘Tendring Police Update’ here by pressing the down...
Volunteering Stories: Friends for Life
Lynda was already a full-time carer for one of Age Concern’s clients but was really struggling with her caring role. I’d spoken to Lynda on a couple of occasions and......
Volunteering Stories: Keith’s Story (aka: The Bearman of Bergholt)
Meet Keith who has been volunteering for Age Concern Colchester and North-East Essex since the start of 2020. Diagnosed with Relapsing and Remitting Multiple Sclerosis 9 years ago, he had......
Volunteering Stories: Gillian’s story – that 2-way beneficiary dynamic
Gillian started volunteering as a telephone befriender with Age Concern Colchester and North-East Essex just a few months ago, having cared for her mother who lived with Dementia. Shortly after......
Emotional Support: Ensuring no one is alone
Are you currently: coping with a recent bereavement? experiencing anxiety or loss in confidence? facing end of life, either personally or of someone you love? feeling fearful, down, or anxious......
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