Provide Community

Provide Community Transforming Lives through Care, Innovation and Compassion Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise).

We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. We work from a variety of community settings, such as three community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within peoples’ homes to provide over 50 services to children, families and adults. We provide services across Essex and in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, as well as the two London boroughs of Waltham Forest. We have an income of approximately £67 million, employ over 980 people and serve communities with a total population of more than 4.5 million people. We are not able respond to clinical or medical questions via Facebook, but can signpost you to where to get information, advice or support. Please note this page is only monitored during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9.00-17.00)

The November and December course list for Mid and South Essex Recovery College is here!Join free sessions in person in C...
13/11/2025

The November and December course list for Mid and South Essex Recovery College is here!
Join free sessions in person in Chelmsford, Maldon, Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, Brentwood, Braintree, Halstead, and online, from Mindfulness and Mindset to Creating Art, Managing Chronic Fatigue, and more.
Our sessions are a safe space to learn, connect and grow in your wellbeing journey.
Find out more and see the full timetable 👇
https://orlo.uk/TosQh

On Friday 7 November 2025, a van left St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon, packed with essential medical supplies that we have...
10/11/2025

On Friday 7 November 2025, a van left St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon, packed with essential medical supplies that we have donated to support families and healthcare teams in Ukraine.
Though past UK expiry dates, these items remain safe and functional, ensuring vital equipment reaches those who need it most.
🔗 Learn more: https://orlo.uk/find_out_more_here_yLrIg

Are you passionate about helping patients manage complex foot conditions and making a real difference every day? Come an...
10/11/2025

Are you passionate about helping patients manage complex foot conditions and making a real difference every day? Come and be part of our friendly, motivated Podiatry team in Chelmsford, as a High Risk Podiatrist.

• Support patients at high risk of foot ulcers or with active ulcerations with the management of their foot pathologies
• Assess, diagnose, and develop individualised care plans for patients with a range of needs
• Manage your own caseload

If you have at least one year of clinical experience, problem-solving skills and a compassionate approach, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step in your Podiatry career? 👉 https://orlo.uk/pAXlq

Today we are holding two welcome events to celebrate our new colleagues at Provide Community Equipment, who have recentl...
06/11/2025

Today we are holding two welcome events to celebrate our new colleagues at Provide Community Equipment, who have recently joined the Provide Community family.
Yesterday marked just five weeks since go-live, and we are already seeing incredible achievements:
💙Yesterday (Wednesday 5 November 2025) saw 1,379 equipment items delivered in a single day
💙810,000 community equipment items have been recycled in our first month
💙£150k worth of stock is arriving each week into our warehouse, the largest community equipment warehouse in the UK
A huge thank you to everyone who has made this possible, together, we are building something truly special.

We are delighted to share that we have been shortlisted for Employee Ownership Business of the Year at the prestigious E...
28/10/2025

We are delighted to share that we have been shortlisted for Employee Ownership Business of the Year at the prestigious Employee Ownership Awards 2025!
Hosted by The eoa and sponsored by Baxendale Employee Ownership, these awards celebrate businesses and individuals who champion outstanding employee ownership and practices, empowering employee owners and delivering exceptional impact.
We can’t wait to discover whether we have won on Tuesday 25 November, at the Telford International Centre, as part of the Employee Ownership Association Annual Conference. We are looking forward to connecting, learning, and celebrating alongside other inspiring employee owned organisations.

Have you spotted our free period products for everyone who visits our Essex Sexual Health Service and Suffolk Sexual Hea...
23/10/2025

Have you spotted our free period products for everyone who visits our Essex Sexual Health Service and Suffolk Sexual Health Service clinics?
We are proud to be an employee-owned, community interest organisation, where part of our mission is to invest back into the communities we serve.
Let us know what you think, your feedback helps us improve - https://orlo.uk/complete_short_survey_UV6TF

Today we’re proud to be celebrating our amazing Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who play a vital role in helping us d...
14/10/2025

Today we’re proud to be celebrating our amazing Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who play a vital role in helping us deliver outstanding care every day.
Thank you to all our AHPs for your expertise, compassion and commitment.

Looking to kickstart or return to your Podiatry career? Join our friendly, motivated team in Chelmsford, delivering high...
13/10/2025

Looking to kickstart or return to your Podiatry career? Join our friendly, motivated team in Chelmsford, delivering high-quality wound care and foot health services, and make a real difference to patients’ lives.

✅ Assess, diagnose, and implement podiatric care plans for patients with a wide range of clinical needs
✅ Grow your skills and confidence through a structured competency programme
✅ Manage your own caseload, including patients with diabetes and high-risk foot conditions

Perfect for 2024 graduates or clinicians returning to practice.

Help patients stay on their feet – apply today! https://orlo.uk/xZK1w

We are delighted to welcome Provide Community Equipment to the Provide Community family!Provide Community Equipment, par...
02/10/2025

We are delighted to welcome Provide Community Equipment to the Provide Community family!
Provide Community Equipment, part of Provide Care Solutions Ltd, is here to help people live safely and independently at home, whether that’s delivering essential equipment, repairing items already in use, or supporting a smooth return from hospital.
Behind the scenes, we are working hard to set up local services across eight London boroughs and warmly welcome our new colleagues into our employee-owned organisation. Together, we are focused on keeping vital equipment available for the people who need it most.
Thank you for your patience during this transition, and a huge welcome to everyone joining us on this journey!
Find out more online: https://orlo.uk/Provide_Community_Equipment_0380y

Earlier this month we proudly hosted our Annual Charity Golf Day at Chelmsford Golf Club, raising an incredible £10,000 ...
22/09/2025

Earlier this month we proudly hosted our Annual Charity Golf Day at Chelmsford Golf Club, raising an incredible £10,000 in aid of the Huntington's Disease Association.
The event brought together colleagues, partners, and supporters for a brilliant day of golf, community spirit, and fundraising – all in support of a cause that makes such a meaningful difference to families across the UK.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, sponsored, and volunteered to make the day such a success. Your generosity helps the Huntington’s Disease Association continue their vital work supporting those affected by this rare, hereditary condition.

Free courses this September and October with Mid Essex Recovery College!We are excited to share our new course list desi...
19/09/2025

Free courses this September and October with Mid Essex Recovery College!
We are excited to share our new course list designed to support mental health, recovery, and wellbeing, all free and open to anyone aged 18+ across Mid and South Essex.
Highlights include:
💬 Anxiety, Taking Back Control – practical tools to manage and reduce anxiety
🚶 Wellbeing Walks – connect with others while enjoying local nature
🎯 Goal Setting for Pain, Journalling and Relaxation Breathing – build skills to support everyday wellbeing
🎨 Creative Art – explore self-expression through creativity
🧠 Understanding Stigma – learn how to challenge and overcome stigma
Online and face-to-face course options, with sessions in Chelmsford, Halstead, Maldon, Braintree, Southminster, and surrounding villages, plus Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, and Brentwood areas, making it easier than ever to join us near you.
Find out more and book your place: https://orlo.uk/Q7JFE

19/09/2025

We’re closing Health and Wellbeing Week 2025 with a smile and a powerful reminder that oral health is part of whole-body care.
From dental hygiene to energy, confidence and systemic health, today’s sessions showed how looking after your smile supports every part of life.
Thank you to our colleagues and our expert speakers for making this week inspiring, energising and unique.

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Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. We work from a variety of community settings, such as three community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within peoples’ homes to provide over 50 services to children, families and adults. We provide services across Essex and in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, as well as the London borough of Waltham Forest. We have an income of approximately £67 million, employ over 980 people and serve communities with a total population of more than 4.5 million people. We are not able respond to clinical or medical questions via Facebook, but can signpost you to where to get information, advice or support. Please note this page is only monitored during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9.00-17.00)