Health

Help - Harwich volunteers are needed for the Alzheimer's Society's ‘Side by Side Essex’

Volunteers needed in Harwich for regular meet-ups with people with dementia

Ball - (Left to Right) Tracey Tyrrell, Audrey Tyrrell, and Toni Smith at the black-tie ball this Saturday

Ball - (Left to Right) Tracey Tyrrell, Audrey Tyrrell, and Toni Smith at the black-tie ball this Saturday

In pictures: Ball for Harwich girl, 12, with rare condition causing blindness

Memories - Audrey Tyrrell, 12, has been diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic disease that affects both hearing and vision and is so making a visual memories wish list including a ball

Memories - Audrey Tyrrell, 12, has been diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic disease that affects both hearing and vision and is so making a visual memories wish list including a ball

Ball being held for Harwich girl, 12, who will lose sight due to rare condition

Standards - Only 31 per cent of private rental homes in Tendring have an EPC rating of C or above, below the English average of 44 per cent

Standards - Only 31 per cent of private rental homes in Tendring have an EPC rating of C or above, below the English average of 44 per cent

Two-thirds of Tendring private rentals below 'C' energy efficiency standard

Fundraiser - Tom Petley's memory lives on as his mum continues to raise crucial funds for cardiac arrest screening

Fundraiser - Tom Petley's memory lives on as his mum continues to raise crucial funds for cardiac arrest screening

Cardiac Risk in the Young

Mum of 20-year-old who died after cardiac arrest staging fundraiser to save others

Another - the NHS have previously had success with bus services, checking on the wellbeing of residents

Another - the NHS have previously had success with bus services, checking on the wellbeing of residents

Healthcare bus arrives with healthcare advice ahead of winter months

Walk - Matt Ladkin (Second to right) organised a 12 hour walk from Brightlingsea to Dovercourt in memory of his brother Tom Petley who died of a sudden cardiac arrest

Walk - Matt Ladkin (Second to right) organised a 12 hour walk from Brightlingsea to Dovercourt in memory of his brother Tom Petley who died of a sudden cardiac arrest

Nearly £3k raised for heart charity in memory of Ramsey's Tom Petley

Walk - Harwich Town Council’s Lighthouse Memory Walk in aid of the Alzheimer's Society

Walk - Harwich Town Council’s Lighthouse Memory Walk in aid of the Alzheimer's Society

Over 70 people attend Harwich walk for dementia - 'One person can make a difference'

Winner - Helen Petley from Ramsey has been named Pride of Britain Award’s 2024 fundraiser of the year for the East of the Anglia region

Winner - Helen Petley from Ramsey has been named Pride of Britain Award’s 2024 fundraiser of the year for the East of the Anglia region

North Essex mum wins regional Pride of Britain Award after son's heart death

Memory - Last year's fundraising 31-mile trek Tom Petley from Ramsey who sadly died in April 2022 due to an undiagnosed heart condition

Memory - Last year's fundraising 31-mile trek Tom Petley from Ramsey who sadly died in April 2022 due to an undiagnosed heart condition

Ramsey family to do 31-mile trek for son who died of undiagnosed heart condition

Support- The Careline service offers emergency support for elderly residents who have fallen over

Support- The Careline service offers emergency support for elderly residents who have fallen over

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Consultation on future of vital care service in Tendring needs residents' input

Baby - Theo Hayes was born premature on August 13 at 36-weeks and is now at the Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge

Baby - Theo Hayes was born premature on August 13 at 36-weeks and is now at the Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge

Harwich baby Theo taken to Cambridgeshire after lungs collapsed - Family appeal

Wellbeing - iCARP in Great Oakley helps both men, women, and children with their mental health through being outdoors and through socialisation

Wellbeing - iCARP in Great Oakley helps both men, women, and children with their mental health through being outdoors and through socialisation

Great Oakley Angling research helps veterans and 999 personnel with mental health

Walk - Harwich Town Council will be holding a walk in September for the Alzheimer's Society, with Councillor David Smith who has shared his Lewy body dementia diagnosis inviting people to come

Walk - Harwich Town Council will be holding a walk in September for the Alzheimer's Society, with Councillor David Smith who has shared his Lewy body dementia diagnosis inviting people to come

Harwich Town Council holding dementia fundraising walk - 'An important cause'

Awareness - Councillor David Smith was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, in May 2023

Awareness - Councillor David Smith was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, in May 2023

Harwich councillor bravely shares his dementia diagnosis to help others

Fitness - Stef is helping Manningtree residents be more active

Fitness - Stef is helping Manningtree residents be more active

'Fitness is my passion' - Manningtree based trainer on her inclusive sessions

Winner - Caitlyn Payne from Harwich won Miss Essex Inspirational 2024

Winner - Caitlyn Payne from Harwich won Miss Essex Inspirational 2024

Woman crowned Miss Essex Inspirational shares story of thriving with disability

Support - Sarah Hunt is offering a free workshop to help women go through menopause

Support - Sarah Hunt is offering a free workshop to help women go through menopause

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Harwich woman offering free menopause workshop to empower women

Help - Tom Petley's family said even if one person is helped, that the screening event would be worthwhile

Help - Tom Petley's family said even if one person is helped, that the screening event would be worthwhile

Hundreds of people have their hearts checked at event in memory of Ramsey man

Volunteer - East Anglia’s Children Hospices is looking for more volunteers for its stores in Harwich, Clacton and Colchester

Volunteer - East Anglia’s Children Hospices is looking for more volunteers for its stores in Harwich, Clacton and Colchester

East Anglia's Children Hospice in appeal for Harwich shop volunteers - how to apply

Game - Becky Dowling, game co-ordinator said that Street Tag would be a great way to do competitively or just fun

Game - Becky Dowling, game co-ordinator said that Street Tag would be a great way to do competitively or just fun

'Street Tag' community game to return to Harwich, Dovercourt and Walton - here's when

Active - CVST volunteer Carole Hewitt helps at the Dovercourt allotment which she said helps her keep active

Active - CVST volunteer Carole Hewitt helps at the Dovercourt allotment which she said helps her keep active

Here's how you can 'get moving' for mental health week across Tendring

Concerned - Councillor Ivan Henderson said he was concerned that the day facility closure was to save costs instead of in the best interests of the

Concerned - Councillor Ivan Henderson said he was concerned that the day facility closure was to save costs instead of in the best interests of the

Families left in limbo as Harwich care home forced to shut day care centre

Awareness - Dementia awareness has increased over the past several year across Tendring, seen Harwich Library's one-year anniversary of the Memory Café

Awareness - Dementia awareness has increased over the past several year across Tendring, seen Harwich Library's one-year anniversary of the Memory Café

Manningtree and Tendring to host dementia-friendly events for upcoming action week

Success - Tendring District Slimming World Members with their donated clothes

Success - Tendring District Slimming World Members with their donated clothes

Tendring slimmers raise more than £2k by donating clothes which no longer fit them

Swimmers - Dovercourt Bay staff swam a combined 55km during the weekend

Swimmers - Dovercourt Bay staff swam a combined 55km during the weekend

In pictures: More than 60 swimmers and staff take part in Tendring Swimathon 2024

Health - The new walk, talk, and sport group is for men who often struggle to talk about their mental health

Health - The new walk, talk, and sport group is for men who often struggle to talk about their mental health

New walking group where men can talk about sport coming to Harwich and Dovercourt

Inspirational - Teresa Lindsay, who lost two stone, will be opening a new Slimming World group at Dovercourt Central church

Inspirational - Teresa Lindsay, who lost two stone, will be opening a new Slimming World group at Dovercourt Central church

Harwich mum who lost two stone after 'feeling drained' launches own weight loss group

Fitness - Players, including children, have enjoyed free activities such as box fit

Fitness - Players, including children, have enjoyed free activities such as box fit

Special events for Harwich’s Beat the Street’s upcoming 'Go explore' week

Community - A police officer getting a temporary tattoo at the event

Community - A police officer getting a temporary tattoo at the event

In pictures: Here's how Harwich and Clacton celebrated Social Prescribing Day

Change - Mick Barry, portfolio holder at Tendring District Council for leisure and public realm said the strategy would reflect the 'changing landscape' of sport and leisure

Change - Mick Barry, portfolio holder at Tendring District Council for leisure and public realm said the strategy would reflect the 'changing landscape' of sport and leisure

Plans revealed for new 'active wellbeing centre' in Tendring

Fundraising - Katie Taylor is fundraising for mental health charity MIND

Fundraising - Katie Taylor is fundraising for mental health charity MIND

Harwich woman with daily anxiety walking 100 miles in one month for Mind charity

Prescriber - Social Prescriber, or Link worker, Yasmin Attwood

Prescriber - Social Prescriber, or Link worker, Yasmin Attwood

Harwich and Clacton to mark 'Social Prescribing Day' with a range of events

Returning - Beat the Street back in 2021 with pupils and staff from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and front row (adults L-R) Councillor Ivan Henderson, Mike Carran, and Councillor Lynda McWilliams

Returning - Beat the Street back in 2021 with pupils and staff from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and front row (adults L-R) Councillor Ivan Henderson, Mike Carran, and Councillor Lynda McWilliams

Harwich and Dovercourt to become 'giant game' as 'Beat the Street' returns

Interior - The Ark Centre

Interior - The Ark Centre

Harwich 'crisis service' for mental health issues made more accessible

Oversold - Laura Wanger (left) said she and her son were 'oversold' with the SEN provision at their secondary school

Oversold - Laura Wanger (left) said she and her son were 'oversold' with the SEN provision at their secondary school

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Mum whose son has ADHD and autism accuses high school of 'overselling' SEN support

Community - (Left to Right) Councillor Carlo Guglielmi, Councillor Val Guglielmi first responder, Simon Tavner Trustee and life member, Jude Hussey Manifest chairperson, Alison Baker vice chairperson, and Jonathan Abbott

Community - (Left to Right) Councillor Carlo Guglielmi, Councillor Val Guglielmi first responder, Simon Tavner Trustee and life member, Jude Hussey Manifest chairperson, Alison Baker vice chairperson, and Jonathan Abbott

New defibrillator at Manningtree theatre following generous donation

Fundraising - Dan Simms is undertaking a gruelling challenge to walk hundreds of miles

Fundraising - Dan Simms is undertaking a gruelling challenge to walk hundreds of miles

Athlete walking 400 miles to Amsterdam via Harwich to remember best mate

Survivor - Andrew Deex, pictured with wife Katie, will be fundraising for Prostate Cancer UK at a quiz night

Survivor - Andrew Deex, pictured with wife Katie, will be fundraising for Prostate Cancer UK at a quiz night

Runner to take on iconic half marathon route after overcoming prostate cancer

Access - Sir Bernard Jenkin MP said 20,000 people in the Harwich area lacked access to out-of-hour pharmacy coverage

Access - Sir Bernard Jenkin MP said 20,000 people in the Harwich area lacked access to out-of-hour pharmacy coverage

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Harwich MP calls for increased chemist openings as 'pharmacy-first' is rolled out

Viability - Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer, chair of the BMA's GP Committee, said she was worried about the future of GPs due to low numbers

Viability - Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer, chair of the BMA's GP Committee, said she was worried about the future of GPs due to low numbers

Harwich residents 'don't even know their GP' as doctor reveals area's low GP numbers

Viability - Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer Chair of the GP Committee said she was worried about the future of GPs due to low numbers

Viability - Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer Chair of the GP Committee said she was worried about the future of GPs due to low numbers

Colchester residents say NHS needs 'overhaul' as doctor reveals area's low GP numbers

Success - Harwich Library Memory Café has inspired others

Success - Harwich Library Memory Café has inspired others

New study looks at 'successful' Harwich Library Memory Café

Inspiring - Megan Smith before and after her 6.5 stone weight loss

Inspiring - Megan Smith before and after her 6.5 stone weight loss

Mum can now spend more time playing with young son after losing six and a half stone

Help - 'Port in a Storm' offers mental health advice

Help - 'Port in a Storm' offers mental health advice

New 'crisis service' for Harwich residents struggling with mental health issues

Multi-sport club with 'all-inclusive places' set to launch across Tendring

Multi-sport club with 'all-inclusive places' set to launch across Tendring

Multi-sport club with 'all-inclusive places' set to launch across Tendring

Resident - Fronks Road G.P surgery has now been rated 'Good' by the CQC

Resident - Fronks Road G.P surgery has now been rated 'Good' by the CQC

Dovercourt GP surgery taken out of special measures after 'significant' improvement

Facilities - Tendring Council toilets in Harwich

Facilities - Tendring Council toilets in Harwich

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Sanitary bins for men with urinary issues placed in male toilets across Tendring

Performance - Calendar Girls

Performance - Calendar Girls

Theatre production raises hundreds of pounds for cancer charity

Awareness - Tom Hornett, who lives with Type 1 diabetes

Awareness - Tom Hornett, who lives with Type 1 diabetes

Nine-year-old Tom shares his diabetes story with schoolmates

Contact - Mayflower Medical Centre's phone lines are down

Contact - Mayflower Medical Centre's phone lines are down

All we know as Harwich medical centre's phone lines are down

Soon - Tendring Winter Action Days

Soon - Tendring Winter Action Days

Winter action days to help struggling residents through colder months

Team - Melvyn Plum (Director) Krissy Rice (Operations Manager) Karen Bonnacoursi (Care Assistant) Adam Woolley (Care Supervisor)

Team - Melvyn Plum (Director) Krissy Rice (Operations Manager) Karen Bonnacoursi (Care Assistant) Adam Woolley (Care Supervisor)

Bluebird care service receives prestigious accolade

Support - Councillor Ivan Henderson visits The Ark Centre

Support - Councillor Ivan Henderson visits The Ark Centre

Fears for future of cash-strapped Ark Centre which needs to raise £25k a month