Diamond Art Aids Mental Health Recovery in Essex
Patients at The Lakes mental health unit in Colchester find diamond art kits help calm negative thoughts, reduce stress and improve communication with staff and peers during treatment.
Patients at The Lakes mental health unit in Colchester find diamond art kits help calm negative thoughts, reduce stress and improve communication with staff and peers during treatment.
Joan Barfield, a dedicated school crossing patrol officer in Colchester, Essex, has been awarded a British Empire Medal for nearly three decades of keeping children safe on their journeys to and from school.
Essex is set to open two new Mental Health Urgent Care Units in Harlow and Colchester by summer 2026, providing rapid, therapeutic support in crisis and easing pressure on A&E.
Discover how Colchester's iconic Abberton Reservoir received a distinguished blue plaque marking its vital role in Essex's heritage and wartime history during special Essex Day ceremonies.