This service is open to all in North East Essex who want to connect with their community, have a friendly conversation, or learn about advance care planning and end-of-life care. Volunteers, community members, and organisations are welcome to participate.
Compassionate Communities North East Essex
Compassionate Communities North East Essex connects people across the community to reduce isolation, support wellbeing, and promote kindness. We organise pop-up coffee mornings, volunteer opportunities, and local initiatives that encourage open discussions about living well, advance care planning, and end-of-life care. St Helena hospice is the anchor organisation of this collaborative network of people, places, projects and organisations, where supporters, participants and volunteers are able to build meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and access information on local support services.
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Further info
The collaborative network organises events and activities, including Community Meetups, Compassionate Champions Ceremonies, Compassionate Conversations training and pop-ups, and business network events, all supporting our shared ambition to help improve the lives of people confronted with serious or life-limiting illness, ageing, caregiving, loss and isolation through social connectedness, kindness and compassion
Anyone can participate in the events and activities described above - including pop-up conversations or community events and activities. Visit www.StHelena.org.uk/Compassion
Anyone wishing to volunteer with the Compassionate Community network as a community connector, are asked to email compassionatecommunities@
Who can use this service?
How are services delivered?
Services are delivered through informal pop-up conversations in community spaces. Volunteers facilitate discussions on advance care planning, end-of-life care, and local support, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for anyone who wants to drop in.
Locations
St Helena Hospice
Colchester
CO4 9JU
9am - 5pm