News

CLOSURE OF CHARITY SHOPS

24 March 2020

It is with sadness that we have to announce that we have closed down our charity retail division until further notice. This is due to the government's direction that all non-essential businesses should shut down...

Message to staff from Chair of Trustees

23 March 2020

I wanted to reach out to you all at the end of what feels like an extraordinary week in the fight against Covid-19. Our colleagues have had to implement some big changes in our ways...

Latest Gov.uk information re coronavirus

23 March 2020

Please click on the link COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection for the latest coronaviurs information. To all staff, please sign up for the latest updates on gov.uk where you can.

Hydropool

20 March 2020

Please be advised that our hydropool currently remains open and we have been following the latest guidance from Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) and Public Health England who have confirmed that the coronavirus would...

Key Worker Guidance

20 March 2020

Please click the link to see the latest update from the government regarding key workers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision  

Day Opportunities

20 March 2020

Please click the link to see the latest advice and guidance from Essex County Council regarding the provision of day services in Essex during the Covid-19 outbreak https://www.livingwellessex.org/latest-news/    

Covid-19 Guidance and stay at home guidance for households

20 March 2020

Please click on the link for the latest resources and guidance around covid19 https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response  Please click on the link to find the latest stay at home guidance for households https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection    

News from the Chair Feb 20

4 February 2020

The Board of Trustees has recently met to agree Hamelin Trusts future strategy.  The charity has been experiencing significant financial difficulties for several years and a turnaround plan has been implemented to safeguard the future...

Ladybirds 2nd December 2019

4 December 2019

The Ladybirds came to Day Opportunities on Monday 2nd December and gave a fantastic performance singing many Christmas favourites!  Service users and staff had a lovely afternoon dancing and joining in with the singing. We'd...

Danceathon 4th November 2019

4 December 2019

Day Opportunities held a Danceathon on Monday 4th November 2019.  Staff and service users danced the afternoon away and a great time was had by all. Not only did everyone have fun and enjoy themselves,...