Heart of Pitsea

JOB ALERT! Peabody in Pitsea have a vacancy for an ad hoc care and support shift worker....here's a link to all the information on the role and how to apply....https://careers.peabodycareandsupport.org.uk/vacancies/1431/flexi_support_worker_south_essex/

The Dipple Medical Centre on Wickford Avenue in Pitsea has a patient group that incorporates all 4 surgeries in the Centre. Meetings are bi-monthly and are held at Pitsea library. They discuss the services on offer, set up health promotion events and to look at how positive improvements can be made for the benefit of patients and the practices. More information about joining the group can be found on the Dr Sim & Partner website http://www.drsimsandpartners.nhs.uk/ppg.aspxPatient Participation Groupwww.drsimsandpartners.nhs.uk

Health Market, 9am until 12noon in the foyer of the Dipple Medical Centre in Wickford Avenue, Pitsea SS13 3HQ. A host of health and community organisations will be on hand to provide invaluable information, help and advice on a wide range of subjects. Many will be offering free services, projects and events to access and take part in. This event is open to everyone (not just Dipple Medical Centre patients). No need to pre-book, just come along!!

NHS Basildon and Brentwood CCG are now offering patients in Basildon and Brentwood the support of a flagship NHS diabetes prevention programme. Called 'Healthier You', the programme is aimed at people identified at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes to live healthier lives. Local people referred on to the face-to-face programme will get tailored, personalised help, which includes: education on lifestyle choices, advice on how to reduce weight through healthier eating and bespoke physical activity programmes, which together have been proven to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. If you have been told you’re at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, you can ask your GP, nurse or NHS Health Check professional to refer you to the programme. For more information contact [email protected], call 0333 577 3010 or click on this link......https://basildonandbrentwoodccg.nhs.uk/news-events/885-here-s-to-a-healthier-you-as-nhs-diabetes-prevention-programme-launchesHere's to a healthier you as NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme launches - NHS Basildon and Brentwood CCGbasildonandbrentwoodccg.nhs.uk

JOB ALERT! Pets At Home in Pitsea are looking for someone to work part time (16 hours a week). Here's a link to all the information and to apply......https://careers.petsathomejobs.com/site/viewVacancies.cfm?ID=516142&mid=496&JobTitle=Part-Time_Store_Colleague_16_Hours

Did you know you can save money by reading newspapers and magazines online, free with your Essex library card? You can read many of the UK daily tabloids and broadsheet newspapers as well as local publications such as 'Essex Life'. There are also comics and magazines covering everything from homes and gardens to sports and entertainment. Simply visit the website https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/e-books-e-audio-e-magazines-and-book-groups/e-magazines/ on your PC or laptop or there is an app on the page you can use to download newspapers or magazines to your smartphone or tablet. If you don't have a library card you can get one by popping into Pitsea Library on Northlands Pavement (opposite The Range) - they are open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 6pm; Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm.

If you are over 50 and looking for more to do during the day in Pitsea, then the friendly 'Pitsea Activity Centre' based in The Place, Pitsea Leisure Centre, is well worth looking at. It's open Monday-Friday, 9am-4.30pm. It offers: Activities, crafts, fitness and dance classes;Hairdresser on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday;Regular entertainment events; special events, dinners and seasonal celebrations; numerous day trips per year, including shopping trips, London shows and other places of interest. Membership costs £14 per annum for residents of Basildon borough and sessions cost just £3.00 each. For full information visit https://www.basildon.gov.uk/pac or call 01268 205272