Tonight, we are at Hullbridge Sports Club for our latest Fella's Fair event, where men can receive free advice and support around their health.

We'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this another special evening.

We are looking to talk to people about their experience with Essex Learning Disability Partnership (ELDP).

Services offered by ELDP are specialist for people with learning disability and can support physical health and mental health.

Have your say here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/05/eldp/

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨

Would you like to join our award-winning team as an Engagement Officer?

This incredible work opportunity closes TOMORROW, and if you would like to find out more and apply, please click here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/get-involved/

We have released our latest Hidden Voices podcast episode!

This month, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dr Mark Wheeler, CEO, and Johno, a veteran, from @iCarpCIC about what they do alongside some of Johno's experiences in the military.

Listen here: spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/DgDKDrHSNJb

We are looking into the health, care and wellbeing of people who are, or have been, involved in sex work across Essex.

Anonymity is assured for anyone sharing their experiences, and we are flexible on how conversations take place.

Learn more here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2023/10/the-he…

Could you be our new Engagement Officer?

The role involves day-to-day management of some of our ambassadors, and the delivery of outreach and engagement-based projects.

Find out more information about the role: healthwatchessex.org.uk/get-involved/

If you have IBD, you may have a flare after giving birth.

In our project looking into pregnancy and IBD, participants shared they were not warned that they would experience an IBD flare after giving birth.

Find out more and read people's experiences: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/05/markin…

To mark #WorldIBDDay2024 , members of our Research Team want raise awareness about IBD.

Most people who have IBD will have happy and healthy pregnancies, and symptoms may even stop during pregnancy.

Read more about IBD and pregnancy here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/05/markin…

Did you know that IBD and IBS are different conditions?

IBD is characterised by inflammation and damage to the gut, and IBS is irregular bowel movements, abdominal pain, and gas.

Read more about IBD, and how it can affect pregnancy: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/05/markin…

#WorldIBDDay2024

The Healthwatch Essex Trauma Ambassador Group invite you to contribute to an exhibition later this year!

We would love to see the media and artwork you use to express your feelings, emotions and experiences.

Find out more and how to share your art: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/04/share-…

Have you had/are you having NHS orthodontic treatment in West Essex? Are you the parent or carer for a young person who is?

We want to hear your experiences to understand where orthodontic services could be improved.

Find out more and share your views: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/03/nhs-or…

An Nemia is a storytelling drag artist with an unusual superpower - donating blood to new born babies.

In the episode, she speaks about her experiences donating, her blood condition, and more!

🎧 Listen here: spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ovPOjjoWoJb

Are you following us on TikTok?

We have the privilege of speaking to a variety of amazing people through our Hidden Voices podcast, and after recording, we film TikToks with our guests to share their stories in a visual format.

Follow us here: tiktok.com/@hiddenvoicesh…

Are you passionate about improving health and social care in Essex?

We're recruiting for a new Engagement Officer to join our team, where you will be working to deliver a variety of engagement and research-based events and projects.

Find out more here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/get-involved/

Our Information and Guidance manager, Sharon, recently met with Fifth Sense, a charity created to support people who are affected by smell and taste disorders.

To find out more about Fifth Sense and how these disorders affect people's lives, click here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/04/discus…

We want to hear from parents and carers who have a child, or care for a young person who is currently having, or has recently had, NHS orthodontic treatment.

If you would like to help improve these services, have your say by clicking the link here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/03/nhs-or…

Our Trauma Ambassador Group are inviting you to contribute to our exhibition later this year, where we will be showing how people like us, with lived experience of trauma, express themselves.

If you would like to contribute, please click here: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/04/share-…

Have you listened to our latest episode? 🎧

An Nemia is a storytelling drag artist with an unusual superpower - donating blood to new born babies!

Listen to the full episode here: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healt…

Sharon, our IAG manager, recently met with Helen from the charity Fifth Sense.

Fifth Sense aim to support people affected by smell and taste disorders, and improve the knowledge and understanding of these impairments.

Read the full blog on our website: healthwatchessex.org.uk/2024/04/discus…

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