Category Archives: Health

ECC Weekly Update – Mental Health

see the ECC Weekly Update issued on 22 May for further details

Victim Support Volunteer Recruitment

We are looking for reliable volunteers with great listening skills to join our local team, providing emotional and practical support to people affected by crime.
Help people in your local community and learn new skills.
To help read Victim Support Volunteer Recruitment

Pop-Up Covid-19 Testing Site set up for 3 days commencing 28th April at Dovercourt

Essential workers, or members of their household, with symptoms can be tested. The test is most effective if carried out within three days of symptoms developing.

The centre, opens today – Tuesday 28th April and will be in place for three days. People can only get tested with an appointment, which can be booked online at https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/ – though for the first day (Tuesday, 28 April) key workers can turn up with ID for a test.

See Pop-Up Covid-19 Testing Site for further details

TDC Information Pack

Supporting our Vulnerable Communities
Volunteers and Voluntary Groups
Support for businesses
Council Services update
Social Distancing
Useful information and links

See Covid-19 Information Pack

Clacton Crisis Cafe SUPPORTING RESIDENTS OF THE TENDRING AREA – Delivered by Mid and North East Essex Mind

We’re Mid and North East Essex Mind, the mental health
charity.We believe no one should have to face a mental
health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now.
Whether your stressed, depressed or in crisis, we’ll listen
and give you support.
We appreciate some people may find it difficult to attend the
café in person in which case we can offer telephone advice
and support slots. See Clacton Crisis Cafe for further details

A Message from Leader of Essex County Council, David Finch, 16th April 2020

See Update from David Finch ECC for updates and important information

Great Bentley Children’s Play Area is Closed

This is a reminder that the Children’s Play Area on the Village Green is closed following the Government’s guidelines.
Warning: It is thought that Covid-19 may still exist on the equipment up to or longer than 3 days after the equipment is touched by an infected person.