Provide Community

20/04/2026

We are excited to be holding our annual Learning and Development Week, in just a month’s time!
This dedicated week is all about creating space to learn, grow and connect with colleagues across the organisation. From inspiring speakers to practical workshops, there’s something for everyone.
Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we share more.
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15/04/2026

Today marks a proud milestone for Provide Community as we celebrate the final session of our first-ever Provide Leadership Academy.
Over the past 12 months, 11 colleagues have taken part in our new internal programme, building their leadership skills, confidence and vision for the future of our organisation.
To close the programme, the cohort presented three group business cases to our Board, sharing innovative ideas, fresh perspectives and a clear passion for improving the services we deliver to our communities. The depth of thought, collaboration and commitment on display was truly inspiring.
A huge congratulations to everyone involved, you have set a strong foundation for what comes next.

26/03/2026

Join Provide Community Equipment based in Greenford for a hands-on role supporting the safe and accurate handling of medical equipment within our warehouse.

You’ll be responsible for receiving, processing, refurbishing and preparing equipment for safe re-issue, ensuring it’s ready to support those who need it most.

Apply now:
👉 https://orlo.uk/Warehouse_Operative_BDXrz

24/03/2026

A brilliant example of person-centred care in action from our React Homecare team. Well done to Joyce and Wayne for such a positive, life-changing outcome.

A cigarette every 4 minutes.
Let that sink in for a second…

When our team first started supporting Joyce, that was her routine. It had become such a big part of her day that it shaped her whole day, leaving little space for anything else.

But here is where the story changes 💚
With the encouragement, patience and genuine care of her Care Assistant, Wayne, Joyce made an incredible decision… to stop smoking ci******es.

And she did it.
Not overnight. Not easily. But with someone by her side, supporting her every step of the way.

Now?
✨ The ci******es are gone
✨ Her home feels fresh again
✨ She has picked up sewing and colouring, hobbies she once loved
✨ She has got her energy back, her spark back… her lease of life back

And our favourite part, Joyce is now planning to spend the money she has saved, on a trip to the seaside ☀️🌊

From “every 4 minutes” to planning days out. It is amazing what can happen with the right support beside you.
Not just changing habits, changing lives.

20/03/2026

Looking to grow your podiatry career in a supportive community setting? Join our friendly and motivated Podiatry team in Chelmsford and help deliver outstanding care every day.

We have opportunities for:
• High Risk Podiatrist – supporting patients with complex needs including diabetes & wound care
• Podiatrists – delivering routine and preventative foot care, assessments, and treatment within the community

Apply now:
👉 High Risk Podiatrist: https://orlo.uk/wftv3
👉 Bank Podiatrist: https://orlo.uk/oW99y

18/03/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that our Provide Enablement and Care Team at Fern Lodge have been shortlisted for Outstanding De-Escalation Skills at the 2026 Workplace Violence Reduction Awards.
These awards recognise individuals and teams who go above and beyond to create safer environments and reduce conflict through skill, empathy and trust. Being shortlisted is a powerful reflection of the compassionate, person-centred care our colleagues deliver every day.
A huge congratulations to everyone involved, your work makes a real difference to the people we support and to each other.
https://orlo.uk/Read_more_here_OwpFg

04/03/2026

Yesterday, was World Hearing Day.
This year’s theme from the World Health Organization (WHO) is 'From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children', highlighting the importance of early hearing care, screening and support so that no child is left behind due to preventable or untreated ear and hearing problems.
Here at Provide Community, we are proud to support World Hearing Day and celebrate the vital work of our Community Paediatric Audiology Team, helping identify needs early so children can learn, communicate and thrive.
Hearing health plays a key role in speech, language development, education and confidence. By raising awareness, promoting early screening and connecting families with care, we’re helping ensure children across our communities can succeed, from home to school and beyond.
https://orlo.uk/PCxls

16/02/2026

Mid and South Essex Recovery College is offering free mental health and wellbeing courses, delivered both online and in local community venues across Chelmsford, Billericay, Maldon, Southminster, South Woodham Ferrers, Wickford, Braintree and Halstead.

With sessions including Managing Anxiety, Anger Management, Men & Mental Health, Creative Art, Digital Wellbeing, Sleep & Mental Health, Five Ways to Wellbeing and Employment Support, there are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and boost your confidence.

View the full timetable here:
https://orlo.uk/yBeJG

04/02/2026

We are pleased to share that following a routine Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, Halstead Ward at Halstead Community Hospital and Bayman Ward at Brentwood Community Hospital have maintained their ‘Good’ ratings, and Provide Community remains ‘Outstanding’ overall.
Inspectors highlighted the kindness, professionalism and teamwork shown by our colleagues, alongside positive feedback from patients and families who said they felt safe, supported and involved in decisions about their care.
We are proud of our teams and remain committed to learning, improving and delivering care we would be proud for our own loved ones to receive.
Read more: https://orlo.uk/Provide_Community_CQC_qVE4a

27/01/2026

Today we are celebrating our Professional Carers working across Provide React Homecare and Provide Enablement and Care.
It is our chance to say thank you to the people who make a life-changing difference every single day.
Through professionalism, dedication and compassion, our carers:
💚 protect dignity
💚nurture independence
💚 bring reassurance, consistency and kindness into people’s homes
Our carers are more than support…they are a lifeline, a constant, a shield.

27/01/2026

We are pleased to share that we have been awarded a place on the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub - Social Impact Framework.
This framework provides a compliant route for NHS organisations, government-funded bodies and blue-light services to commission social impact and community-led services.
Through this framework, our services will primarily be delivered by Provide Health, supporting a wide range of health and wellbeing needs across communities, from green health and mental wellbeing to respiratory health, weight management and supported living. We look forward to continuing to work with partners across the system to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and deliver meaningful and lasing social impact in our local communities.

19/01/2026

Today we were proud to officially open Provide Community Equipment, welcoming commissioners, partners, and other stakeholders to celebrate an incredible journey since our launch in October 2025.
Provide Community Equipment was mobilised at exceptional pace, onboarding 160+ staff, securing a warehouse and fleet, and beginning collections and deliveries within weeks, all while ensuring continuity of care for residents.
Just months on, the service is already delivering real impact:
✨a contact centre handling over 1,000 calls per day
✨over 7,800 collections per month
✨9,500 deliveries, repairs and installations were completed in December 2025 alone
✨94% of equipment value is retained through recycling
The opening was a chance to reflect on what’s been achieved together, and to look ahead to exciting developments in 2026, including digital self-service and smarter logistics.
A huge thank you to our teams, partners and commissioners for their commitment, collaboration and trust.