Did you know? Around 10% of Essex residents aged 65+ feel lonely “all or most of the time” — that’s about 29,000 people in our community. Nationally, it’s just 7%.

Recent data from the Trussell Trust reveals that almost 1 in 5 people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefits in the UK turned to a food bank in the past month.

Hearing help Essex offers help, support and guidance for those with hearing loss.