Author: Vicky O'Sullivan

.   AB4D: What is your involvement in local football? Jenny: I am founder, secretary and also a coach of Clacton Rhinos Walking Football Club. We train twice a week and play matches in the Essex Walking Football League once a month. AB4D: What are the differences between Walking Football and the regular game? Jenny: Walking Football is for … Continued

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Know someone who’s at risk of becoming homeless? Or are you an organisation that provides support to the local community? Please share this leaflet with details on how SHELLS can help. SHELLS is a collection of organisations working together in Tendring to help support those at risk of losing their home. SUMMIT’s health advocate can … Continued

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in a newly created role of a Health Advocate. Role: Health Advocate Contract Type: 1 Year 1 x Part Time Post – 25 Hours per Week Salary: £11.28 per hour (full time equivalent £22,000 per annum) Closing Date: 13th August 2020 About us: SUMMIT (Tendring Mental Health … Continued

In these challenging times due to Coronavirus SUMMIT would like to say how we will continue to provide a service. We are unable to run groups for the time being, but we still want to hear your views and any concerns you may have. We can still help you to resolve your issues. We are … Continued

Join Nick from Heal in Motion once a fortnight and try out some simple and easy to do movements, designed to energise the body and clear the mind!   Thursday 16th April Thursday 30th April Thursday 14th May Thursday 28th May Thursday 11th June Thursday 25th June Thursday 9th July Thursday 23rd July Thursday 6th … Continued

Head on over to https://www.ab4dessex.org to check out AB4D’s blog page!   Here you will be able to find interviews and stories from adults with an experience of learning disabilities and autism. Sharing their lived experiences, their views and successes.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people with disabilities?   SUMMIT is currently recruiting for an Advocate/Facilitator to work across two exciting projects. This is a full-time, permanent role working Monday-Friday.   Your duties will include: Advocating in partnership with vulnerable people Facilitating groups and training events Providing outreach work to vulnerable adults … Continued

2Can   2Can is a partnership project delivered by SUMMIT and Essex Carers Support in Tendring, Essex. Supporting the health and emotional wellbeing of vulnerable people and their carers who may be at risk of harm and self-neglect.   2Can brings together 2 specialist organisations enabling them to provide a unique, tailored and holistic service. … Continued