Health – RRAVS | Rayleigh and Rochford District Association for Voluntary Service

Knit to Nurture – Rayleigh

admin — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:03 +0000

Our Knit to Nurture Group are 10.30am-12.30pm at The Elim Church, 23 Castle Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QD.

This is a friendly group of people who produce a wide variety of hand knitted items that are donated to local charities and voluntary organisations to either help with fund raising or to give to the people they support.

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For more information please either call RRAVS on 01268 772 796 or email info@rravs.org.uk

Here is a sample of some of the Projects supported each year:
• Twiddle muffs for people living with dementia – Read more about their health benefits here
• Trauma teddies for young victims of crime
• Knitted hats, mittens and bootees for premature babies
• Teddies and toys for fostered children and children in refuges from domestic violence
• Lap rugs and blankets for day centres / animal charities
• Hats, scarves, gloves and mittens to aid homeless people
• Dressing gowns for ladies in refuge fleeing domestic violence
• Dog coats
• Toys for the emergency services – Police, Fire Service and Air Ambulance
• Knitted poppies and daffodils for the Poppy and Marie Cure Appeals

Have a look at some of the pictures of items we have donated!

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For more information please contact us on 01268 772796.

We also have people who knit for our charitable causes at home. If you would like to help us and want details of the current projects please either call us on 01268 772796 or Email: info@rravs.org.uk

We are always grateful for donations of wool, please download and display our poster below.

Update – Groups & Meetings for Those Living With Dementia & Their Carers

admin — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:04:04 +0000

MONDAYS – Summer Cafe 10am-12pm @ Holy Trinity Church
FREE incl.Car Park, entry from Rectory Garth, Rayleigh
2nd & 4th weeks of the month, except September.
May 12th, June 9th, July 14th & 28th, August 11th, Sept 22nd & 29th
Contact email as at end of listings or 07368657397
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1st Monday of the month Cafe at Rayleigh Library 10-12pm
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TUESDAY – 1st of each month. 2pm Methodist Church Rayleigh,Eastwood Rd.
Memory Worship,includes a short service followed by craft,
refreshments & chat. FREE including parking
Contact Naomi Young-Rhodas 07555 705530
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TUESDAY – Swimming -1pm -2pm -Weekly at Clements Hall Leisure centre
£1.90 per session, carers free 01702 207777
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WEDNESDAY – Carers & Cared for Support & Activity Cafe, 3rd week of the
month,12-2pm, FREE Waterside Farm Leisure Centre
Somnes ave, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
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THURSDAY. – Carers Relaxation Group, Trinity Church,Rectory Garth, Rayleigh
4th of each month 11-12pm. FREE, booking Essential,
03331503456 essexgroups@alzheimers.org.uk
If unable to leave the person you care for, you are welcome to
bring them along. They will be entertained, but no Personal care.
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THURSDAY – Seated Music & Movement Group. 2nd Thurs, each month.
11-12pm, Trinity Church, Rectory Garth,Rayleigh SS6 8BB
FREE Run by the Alzheimers Society
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FRIDAY – Forget Me Not Cafe – Todman Centre, Castle Rd, Rayleigh SS6 7QF
Fortnightly-May 9th,& 23rd, June 6th & 20th FREE
Contact hub@megacentrerayleigh.co.uk -01268 779999
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FRIDAY. – 3rd week Of each month 10.30-12.30. – Hullbridge Library
Sunflower Memory Cafe(not Aug) sianthomas055@gmail.com
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SATURDAY – Music for the Brainvv
3rd week of each month 2pm -4pm- Mill Hall Rayleigh
£12 Includes sandwiches, cake ,tea/coffee & singer
Next meetings – May 10th,June 21st
Contact :- Shelley Blackburn. 07980 113392
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SATURDAY – First of the month -Memory Lane Cafe, Hockley 2pm-4pm,
07804811954
SPECIALIST HOLIDAYS
Dementia Adventure – 01245 237548. info@dementiaadventure.co.uk
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Revitalise Respite Holidays – 0303 303 0145
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COMMUNITY DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES
DEMENTIA SUPPORT LINE – 0333 150 3456 – Dementia advisors to listen , support
& give advice for anyone living with dementia/their carers/people close to them
Mon.-Wed. 9am-8pm, Thurs. – Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat/Sun 10am-4pm
Email essex@alzheimers.org.uk
Website- www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/dementia-support-line
Adult Social Care www.essex.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/get-social-care-help
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DAY CARE
The Harbour Club. – Hullbridge – 01702 232068.
Peaceful place Basildon 01702 546476- ( dealing with Young onset dementia)
Careers choices – There are two Silver Birch Centres:

Benfleet: Open from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Call us at 01268 881138.
Wickford: Known as the Poppy Pavilion, also open from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Contact us at 01268 923909.
https://carerschoices.org/silver-birch-day-centre/

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TRANSPORT
Community Transport – ( incl wheelchairs) 01268 753513
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LIBRARY – issue a Memory Card ( allows for extra return time etc)
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DOCTORS SURGERY
Audley Mills Surgery Rayleigh, all staff have had Dementia training & the surgery
now has its Accreditation
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SAFETY
Guardian Angel – Buddy Wristbands, contains loved ones contact details, in case
those living with dementia become confused whilst out
www.rochford.gov.uk/other-health-support for the application form
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CITIZENS ADVICE SERVICES – Rochford District
Adviceline – 0808 2787877 Mon-Fri 9-5pm Wed open until 8pm
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RAYLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL
Go to website click communities on dropdown dementia friendly town
There is further info on the support services , events & copy of this activities letter
Please check you have your Council Tax reductions and blue badge entitlement.
All Information updated May 2025
cllrelizabeth.brewer@rayleightowncouncil.gov.uk
cllr.elizabeth.brewer@rochford.gov.uk
07368 657397

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My Weight Matters

admin — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:15:23 +0000

My Weight Matters is a 12-week weight management programme developed for Essex. Maintaining a healthy weight can help to lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even high blood pressure. My Weight Matters is all about promoting weight loss in a safe, steady and sustained way.

Download the poster below

More info: https://essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/myweightmatters/

Extended – Essex Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026-29) Consultation

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:01:58 +0000

This consultation seeks public feedback on the Essex Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026-2029). It outlines priorities to improve health and wellbeing in Essex, including promoting healthy lifestyles, reducing health inequalities, and enhancing services. The strategy aims to address the needs of local communities through collaborative actions.

More info: https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/equalities-and-partnership/essexjhws-2026-29/
Consultation: https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/equalities-and-partnership/essexjhws-2026-29/consultation/intro/

The consultation closes on 10 February 2026, so please take a few minutes today to make your voice heard.

Is your community group interested in shaping health research and policy?

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:20:39 +0000

The Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Public Involvement Network brings together community organisations that are interested in taking part in public involvement opportunities to shape health research, policy and commissioning in Essex. Healthwatch Essex are looking for a number of community group leaders to sit on a working group to help shape the network’s policies and help researchers, commissioners and policy makers understand how to engage effectively with their group (e.g. cultural considerations or accessibility requirements to take into account when approaching them, expectations for compensation for individuals/group involvement, requirements for researchers to inform them about findings of projects).

Please visit their web page for more information and register your interest here.