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Great feedback received relating to our extensive Essence virtual activity programme!
Since the beginning of June 2020 we have successfully rolled out a number of virtual activities and we are pleased to report that they are going very well!Isn’t technology amazing at times! We are happy to share with you our positive feedback :)It is great for staff...
Virtual Beamish info session – Wednesday 24th March at 11am
We have another exciting virtual session coming up! We are welcoming friends from Beamish on Wednesday 24th March 2021, 11am - 12pm. They will be delivering a virtual information session on Zoom for us. The topic will be focussing upon how they have been working...
Such positive feedback from our Dementia Awareness sessions!
The Essence Service has been delivering Dementia Awareness sessions virtually on Zoom over the past few months. As you can see we have been receiving such positive feedback.Clearly, carers are finding these sessions valuable which is great to hear 🙂 Resulting from...
Virtual Healthwatch Sunderland info session focussing on the COVID-19 Vaccine Roll out!
We have another exciting virtual session coming up! We are welcoming Healthwatch Sunderland back on Wednesday 17th February 2021, 11am - 12:30pm. They will be delivering a virtual information session on Zoom for us. The topic will be focussing upon the COVID-19...
Dr De Silva – “Breaking news in Dementia” – Essence Service information session on zoom – Tuesday 15th December at 11am
The Essence Service has another virtual information session on Zoom! Dr De Silva - ‘Breaking news in #dementia’ - We are pleased to announce that we will be joined by Dr De Silva who will be talking about the latest developments around dementia.Please see attached and...
The Essence Service virtual open day (on Zoom) – Tuesday 8th December, 11am til 12:30pm
Further to our post earlier today, we have another virtual open day on Zoom for anyone to meet staff and find out about the service we offer. Hear about how we have responded to the pandemic and moved forward through one to one telephone support and virtual...
Need support following a dementia diagnosis? The Essence Service are here for you!
If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with dementia we are here to help. We are here for not only the person with the diagnosis, but also loved ones We have planned a virtual open day on Zoom where you can meet staff & other service users and find out...
Virtual Healthwatch Sunderland info session focussing on self-care – Thursday 19th November at 11am
We have another exciting virtual session coming up! We are welcoming Healthwatch Sunderland back on Thursday 19th November at 11am. They will be delivering a virtual information session on Zoom for us. The topic will be focussing upon self-care Your mental and...
Important Lockdown Information from Essence
Re: Important Lockdown Information from Essence Unfortunately due to new restrictions which came into force at midnight last night, we are unable to continue the following activities: • Any sessions at Essence • All planned pre-booked walks in the parks The...
Virtual Scam awareness session – Wednesday 11th November at 11:05am
We have another exciting virtual session coming up! Barclays will be joining us in November. Please see the attached image for further info and if you wish to book a place please contact your allocated support worker, otherwise the office (details on the...
The Essence Service virtual open day (on Zoom) – Thursday 15th October, 11am til 12pm
Following on from the success of our open day in July, The Essence Service will be holding another virtual open day on Zoom for anyone to meet staff and find out about the service we offer. You will get the opportunity to hear about our virtual activity programme and...
Healthwatch Sunderland (Who we are and what we do) – free virtual information session – Wednesday 7th October 2020
We have had a number of excellent virtual information sessions over the past few months and are pleased to let you know that we have another coming up! Healthwatch Sunderland will be joining us in October. Please see the attached image for further info and if you wish...
Benefits and how to claim – free virtual information session – 9th September 2020
Resulting from the success of our last session, we have another virtual information session planned. The topic will be on Benefits and how to claim. Please see the attached image for further info and if you wish to book a place please contact your allocated support...
The Essence Service virtual open day (on Zoom) – Wednesday 22nd July, 11am until 12pm
The Essence Service will be holding a virtual open day on Zoom for anyone to meet staff and find out about the service we offer. We will be talking about how we have responded to the pandemic and our plans for the future. See attached image. Please contact us for the...
Essence is digital!!
? Essence is digital!! If you are interested in accessing our service digitally we have a range of support and a number of activities that are available. The Essence Service is able to provide initial assessments and keep in touch meetings virtually using...
Essence Virtual Information Session with National Energy Action – Tuesday 14th July at 11am
We are pleased to welcome Maureen Fildes from National Energy Action to our first Essence Virtual Information Session on Zoom at 11am on Tuesday 14th July. National Energy Action is the national charity working to end fuel poverty and Maureen will be talking about...
Virtual activities run by the Essence Service
? Since the beginning of June we have successfully rolled out a number of virtual activities and we are pleased to report that they are going very well! Isn’t technology amazing at times ? Please see our current programme below and if you are interested in joining us...
Carer support groups.
Carer support groups give time for carers to socialise, share information & offer support. They are so normalising. At various stages of our lives, most people have experience of being a carer. The types, levels and amounts of caring required can vary...
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