We're Supporting Carers Week and Loneliness Awareness Week ๐ŸŒŸ

Empowering Carers and Building Connections: Our dual focus this awareness week..

Silhouette of a head with a teal and white ribbon, text reads "Loneliness Awareness Week. - Home Instead

Next week (09โ€“15 June 2025) marks both Carers Week and Loneliness Awareness Week โ€” two important campaigns that shine a light on the challenges many people face every day.

At Home Instead Chelmsford, weโ€™re proud to stand alongside our local community to offer support, connection, and a friendly face at two fantastic events:

๐Ÿงบ Communitea Picnic

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 11th June
๐Ÿ•ฆ 11:30am โ€“ 2:30pm
๐Ÿ“ ARU Writtle, Fox Burrows Lane Sports Ground, CM1 3SS

Join us for a relaxed community picnic full of good company, conversation, and treats! Hosted by Kinder Essex and partners, this event is a great way to connect with others and enjoy the outdoors.

๐Ÿ’› This event is open to everyone of all ages โ€“ thereโ€™s no cost involved at all. Weโ€™re coming together to help connect people and support Loneliness Awareness Week.
โœจ Every stall (including ours!) will be offering a free activity for you to enjoy โ€“ and weโ€™ve even got a live singer providing entertainment throughout the afternoon! ๐ŸŽถ
๐Ÿฅช Just bring your own picnic, bring a friend (or make new ones there!), and enjoy a lovely day filled with connection, laughter, and community spirit.
Illustrated picnic invitation with food, blue blanket, and event details for "CommuniTea Picnic" on June 11, 2025. - Home Instead

๐Ÿ’™ Carers Information Session โ€“ Carers Week Event

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 12th June
๐Ÿ•™ 10:00am โ€“ 12:30pm
๐Ÿ“ Scout Hut, Brickhouse Farm, Maldon, CM9 6NG

Weโ€™ll be joining a wide range of local organisations to support unpaid carers with advice, offer information, support, a cuppa and a friendly chat to all unpaid carers. Free refreshments and parking available!


We look forward to seeing you there! Whether youโ€™re a carer, feeling isolated, or just want to learn more about local support, come along and say hello ๐Ÿ‘‹

If you look after someone who couldnโ€™t manage without you, this event is for you ๐Ÿ’œ

Poster for a Carers Week info event on 12 June, with free refreshments and support for unpaid carers. - Home Instead