Provide Community

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.

19/01/2026

We are proud to announce that Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form is the first educational establishment in Essex to receive a Bronze RSHE Recognition Award from Essex S*xual Health Service, delivered by Provide Community and commissioned by Essex County Council.

The award recognises the school’s strong whole-school approach to Relationships, S*x and Health Education, staff training, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, pupil voice, and engagement with parents and carers.
This milestone highlights the positive impact that high-quality RSHE has on young people’s confidence, wellbeing and readiness for life beyond education.

Learn more about the RSHE Recognition Awards Scheme: https://orlo.uk/3uIjx

22/12/2025

One of our clients at Provide React Homecare in Worksop, is part of the Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure, a nationally recognised choir bringing people living with dementia together through the power of music.
This Christmas, the choir has released a charity single, Brighter Than the Night, celebrating connection, confidence and wellbeing, while raising awareness of dementia.
For the person we support, being part of the choir is about much more than singing, it is pride, community and having their voice heard.
You can support the choir by streaming or downloading Brighter Than the Night on YouTube https://orlo.uk/WxNU7
Every listen helps spread awareness and supports an important cause.

One Choir. One Family. One Community. One song to shine a light this Christmas.SPREAD JOY WITH EVERY SPUD.Download the song here: https://sndo.ffm.to/oew6gzS...

22/12/2025

Join Mid and South Essex Recovery College this January and February for free mental health and wellbeing courses, available online or in-person across Chelmsford, Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, Brentwood, Maldon, Braintree, Halstead, and Witham.

From Mindfulness and Living Well with Anxiety to Journalling & Vision Boards and Anger Management, there’s something for everyone. Our sessions offer a safe, supportive space to learn, connect, and grow on your wellbeing journey.

See the full timetable here:
https://orlo.uk/EytCB

26/11/2025

We’re thrilled to share that we have received Highly Commended for Employee-owned Business of the Year at the Employee Ownership Awards 2025! 🎉

This recognition demonstrates the strength of our employee ownership model, as well as the incredible commitment, collaboration, and passion of our people who continue to make Provide Community a thriving example of employee-ownership in action.

Hosted by the The eoa and sponsored by Baxendale Employee Ownership, the awards celebrate businesses and individuals who champion outstanding employee ownership and practices, empowering employee owners and delivering exceptional impact. We’re proud to be recognised alongside so many inspiring businesses.

21/11/2025

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality podiatric care within a supportive and motivated community team? Join us as a Podiatrist and help provide enhanced wound care and prevention across our three specialist sites.

• Work autonomously with the guidance and support of senior clinicians
• Assess, diagnose and create personalised care plans for patients with a wide range of needs
• Plan and manage your own caseload

If you're motivated, compassionate and committed to delivering excellent podiatric care, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/mxMM3

19/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped to speak with Amy, Josie and Greg at the University of Essex yesterday, Tuesday 18 November. It was a pleasure meeting so many passionate student nurses and sharing what makes a career with Provide Community truly different.

As an employee-owned organisation and a community interest company, we reinvest our surplus directly into our services, our colleagues and the communities we serve. It is a model that ensures your voice matters and your work makes a genuine, lasting impact.

If you are exploring your next step, we would love you to take a look at the opportunities available with us - https://orlo.uk/Join_Us_SFPGf

18/11/2025

We are delighted to celebrate Hannah Gizatullin, Health Promotion Specialist from the Essex S*xual Health Service Education and Outreach Team, who has been honoured with a 2025 Lawrence Walker Award by African Families in the UK - afiuk CIC.

Recognised for her ongoing work with the Clacton Afro-Caribbean Drop-In, Hannah has helped build confidence, increase good sexual-health awareness and support better outcomes for residents. A wonderful achievement and a testament to her dedication to community health and inclusion.

Congratulations, Hannah!

Read more here: https://orlo.uk/AFiUK_tKRrY