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Carers Week is a national campaign to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution unpaid carers make to our community.
There are an estimated 18,000 people in Southend who identify as carers, including young carers, working carers, and carers from diverse backgrounds, and we all have a role to play in recognising and supporting them. Carers Week is a great opportunity to raise awareness, share support options, and strengthen our approach to identifying and supporting carers in our work.
👥 Webinars for Professionals
Essex County Council is also hosting a series of short Supporting Carers webinars (30 mins each) to help professionals understand how to better identify and refer carers:
Mon 9 June | 10:00 am – Support for Young Carers
- Tues 10 June | 10:00 am – Support for Adult Carers
- Wed 11 June | 10:00 am – Supporting Carers of People with Dementia
- Thurs 12 June | 11:30 am – Advocacy Support for Carers
- Fri 13 June | 1:00 pm – Employers Support for Carers
📌 Book your place here: Supporting Carers Webinars
🖥️ Online Events for Carers
There’s a brilliant lineup of free online events throughout the week for carers to attend. Please share with anyone who may benefit:
Mon 9 June | 11:00 am – Hospital Discharge: A Carer’s Roadmap
- Wed 11 June | 12:00 pm – Work & Employment: Become a Workplace Champion
- Wed 11 June | 1:30 pm – Work & Employment: CV Transferable Skills
- Wed 11 June | 7:30 pm – Working Carers Evening Drop-In
- Thurs 12 June | 11:00am – Young Carers: Are You Seeing Young Carers?
- Fri 13 June | 11:00 am – Older Carers: Active Minds, Active Bodies
📌 Book your place here: Carers Week | Carers First
Events from Carers First taking place in Southend, including:
- Find Equality and Balance as a Carer (with author Sara Challice) – online
- Carers Golf & Crazy Golf Experiences
- Carers Coffee Morning & Info Session
- Young Carers Speak Out - online
- Community for Carers Fair
📌 Book your place here: Groups and Events for Unpaid Carers in Southend | Carers First
Share 18th July: Aspirations Celebration for 100th Programme Graduate on Facebook
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Aspirations is delighted to announce that we will be celebrating the accomplishments of our attendees, including our 100th graduate, this July.
We will have 4 post-graduates to join us and share their inspiring journeys with Aspirations. This event is a wonderful occasion to celebrate the hard work and dedication of those who are rebuilding their lives.
In addition, we are offering free stalls to relevant services at our celebration. If your service would be interested in having a stall, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and a buffet will be provided.
We eagerly anticipate your presence as we celebrate the successes of the individuals we support. These achievements not only transform individual lives but also contribute positively to our community and the ongoing efforts against the war on drugs in our city.
Share 7th June: Southend Street Pastors - 20th Birthday Party! on Facebook
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Starting during the Airshow Weekend in May 2005, we have been serving Southend ever since. We will be celebrating at a BIG 20th Birthday Service on Saturday 7th June!
Please come and join us at St. John’s Church (Church Road, SS1 2AL) from 1pm – 3pm The service will be followed by light refreshments For catering purposes: RSVP by 31st May to secretary.southend@streetpastors.org
Share YGAM -The Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust: Volunteers Week 2-12th June - Free training on Facebook
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YGAM is the UK's leading charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harms amoung young people. They offer fully funded training to help spot the signs of gaming and gambling harm. They have a number of free online sessions available during Volunteers Week that are tailored for different groups including Faith Leaders.
Tailored Reflections for Different Communities
In our Community & Faith Leaders workshop, we explore how different traditions and community values can help frame conversations about harm and resilience:
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In Christian communities, gambling can often be invisible, yet its spiritual and emotional impact is profound. The training offers a pastoral lens, informed by scripture and care, for engaging young people around the values of wellbeing, stewardship and community support.
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In Muslim groups, youth safeguarding through prevention is key. While gambling is prohibited in Islam, many modern harms are embedded in apps and games. This session provides practical tools to recognise these risks and respond in a way that upholds dignity and collective care.
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In Jewish contexts, teachings such as those from Maimonides reflect a long-standing concern about the social and cognitive consequences of gambling. This workshop helps educators and family leads navigate these challenges with cultural and religious understanding.
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For South Asian and Hindu organisations, discussions may focus on family dynamics and intergenerational silence. The training helps break these barriers, offering a space to support young people while respecting culture, tradition, and family healing.
- We do also cover communities such as Asylum seekers and refugees, Gypsy Romani Travellers, and LGBTQ+
Share The Hangout - new venue for children 0-18 on Facebook
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The Hang Out Venue is a wonderfully relaxed welcoming social enterprise in the heart of Southend. We are designed so children of all ages (0-18) can gently stretch their boundaries with the reassurance of their adult close by.
One or two hour hangout sessions can be booked online and walk-in’s are welcome. We also do birthday parties and available for hire
With three rooms of activities and comfortable tables, chairs and sofas, it’s very much a versatile space, with a home from home vibe. There is truly something for everyone!
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With summer around the corner, the NHS in Essex is sharing guidance for parents and carers on common illnesses that often start circulating at this time of year.
While illnesses like coughs, sore throats and earache are extremely common in young children, many parents and carers don’t realise that children’s ‘super bodies’ are designed to fight off many common illnesses, without the need for antibiotics.
To help carers and parents to support their children through illness, NHS Mid and South Essex, in partnership with Southend-on-Sea City Council, is launching the ‘Super Bodies’ campaign. This provides a family-friendly guide on the simple things parents and carers can do to treat common illnesses at home, as well as helping them to spot the signs of a more serious illness, and knowing when and where to go for medical help.
Parents and carers of young children can visit the ‘Super Bodies’ website page for information on treating coughs, earaches and sore throats at home, as well as finding a list of more serious signs and symptoms to look out for.
They can also find out when they need to stay home, when to visit a pharmacy, their GP, or call NHS 111 - or when to call 999 or attend A and E.
Share IDAHOBIT at St Marks Church, Hamlet Road, SS1 1QA - 17th May from 1.30 pm on Facebook
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IDAHOBIT - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Come along to St Marks Church in Southend where Chaplain Sam Mackie will host a day that includes time and space for reflection, a social space for chat and/or games as well as a space for people to organise and advocate together for justice. All welcome.
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Aspirations/Carries Outreach is Southend-based Charity that offers recovery programmes for women experiencing addiction in Southend, support services for women who sell sex that can provide a route out of that cycle, as well as support services for families impacted by addiction. They have a charity shop on the London Road and need volunteers to help.
An enhanced DBS check is required for all volunteers which is funded by Aspirations. Anyone who would like to volunteer should get in touch via their contact page on the website Contact Us
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- Do you have an idea for a project to support and inspire individuals in drug and alcohol recovery?
- Are you interested in increasing awareness of and access to drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support?
- Could your group, charity or organisation be a part of making Southend’s drug and alcohol recovery community more visible?
- Have you got an idea for a project that will bring exciting and meaningful activities to our local recovery community, or those working towards recovery from drug and alcohol issues?
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Southend City Council has a full Adults Occupational Therapy offer which you can see here:
Occupational Therapy
Southend Adult Services can help people with physical disabilities and long-term conditions to get the most out of life. Our vision is for more people to live independently in their own homes in Southend, but some people may require additional support to achieve this.
We want to enable people to stay living safely at home for as long as possible. If you are struggling with any areas of living independently, there are a range of solutions to help you.