Partnership Enhancement

Essex Sexual Health Services expand collaboration with Terrence Higgins Trust to better reach young adults The providers of NHS-funded sexual health services across the county of Essex have expanded their partnership with leading HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust, to better support young people under 25. Provide Community, who lead a partnership of […]

Statement from Mark Heasman, Group Chief Executive of Provide Community

Here at Provide Community, we are deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty The Queen has passed away and echo the sentiments felt across the NHS at this sad time. Her tireless devotion to public service and her kindness, compassion and humanity resonates with us all. Our heartfelt condolences are with the Royal Family […]

Service update following COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19: Update to service With the risk of COVID-19 remaining, changes to service delivery continue to ensure the safety of service users, staff and the wider public by aiming to reduce face to face contact wherever possible, whilst maintaining a high level of service. The service Intelligence Centre should be contacted in the first instance […]

National HIV Testing Week – HIV in Essex and how to get tested

National HIV Testing Week begins on Monday 6th February 2023 across the UK. The nationwide awareness week is offering FREE and rapid HIV testing to help raise awareness and tackle rates of undiagnosed HIV. Terrence Higgins Trust – the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity – will be offering free and confidential HIV testing […]

Find a Local Support Group

Whilst sexual orientation and gender identity are very personal and individual, many people have similar experiences which they can share and learn from when exploring sexuality. That’s where self-help groups can help! What are self-help groups? Self-help groups bring together like-minded people to talk and find ways to understand and express their sexuality. You could […]

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