Provide Community

Provide Community Transforming Lives through Care, Innovation and Compassion Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise).

We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. We work from a variety of community settings, such as three community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within peoples’ homes to provide over 50 services to children, families and

adults. We provide services across Essex and in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, as well as the two London boroughs of Waltham Forest. We have an income of approximately £67 million, employ over 980 people and serve communities with a total population of more than 4.5 million people. We are not able respond to clinical or medical questions via Facebook, but can signpost you to where to get information, advice or support. Please note this page is only monitored during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9.00-17.00)

Our volunteers at St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon have been making a difference in more ways than one. In addition to runn...
03/06/2026

Our volunteers at St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon have been making a difference in more ways than one. In addition to running the hospital tearoom to support patients and visitors, they chose to donate profits from the tearoom to two local charities. Last week, three of our volunteers, Caroline Lambert, Linda Sanderson and Mel Wisbey, had the pleasure of visiting one of the charities, Action for Family Carers, to present the donation and meet CEO James Clarke and Kath Vale, Head of Business and Development Partnerships.
This contribution is a wonderful example of the lasting impact volunteering can have across our communities.

One of our volunteers recently reached the exceptional milestone of 10 years of volunteering service with us.Bridget Cou...
03/06/2026

One of our volunteers recently reached the exceptional milestone of 10 years of volunteering service with us.
Bridget Couch was presented with a long service certificate and a bouquet of flowers, at our recent Learning and Development Awards event, in recognition of the incredible contribution she has made over the years. A former district nurse at Halstead Hospital, Bridget returned to the hospital, a few years after retiring, as a volunteer to welcome patients and their families to the Physiotherapy Clinic; a truly valuable role as the clinic, at first, had no receptionist. Although Bridget has now stepped away from her volunteering role, she continues to be an active supporter of the hospital through the League of Friends.
Thank you, Bridget, for your dedication and support over the past decade.

This morning, our Volunteering Manager, Sarah Wright, had the pleasure of meeting Sylvie, Gill and Patricia, three membe...
02/06/2026

This morning, our Volunteering Manager, Sarah Wright, had the pleasure of meeting Sylvie, Gill and Patricia, three members of a small team of wonderful volunteers for the Tissue Viability service at Braintree Community Hospital, and invited them for tea and cake to celebrate Volunteers’ Week.
The volunteers give several hours of their time each week to meet and greet patients and take great pride in the fact that their friendly smiles are helping patients, their families and colleagues through their day. Their support is greatly appreciated by the service on many levels - from bringing a warmth and reassurance, to helping clinics to run smoothly and enabling patients feel comfortable to share feedback which, in turn, contributes to the continual improvement of the overall patient experience.

Looking for an opportunity to drive growth? Join Provide Community as a Senior Business Development and M&A Manager and ...
02/06/2026

Looking for an opportunity to drive growth? Join Provide Community as a Senior Business Development and M&A Manager and help shape innovative services that improve outcomes for local communities.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across healthcare and community services

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and commissioners

• Support strategic growth initiatives

If you’re passionate about business development, collaboration, and creating opportunities that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/Senior-Business-Development-vacancy_uxIh2

As it is Volunteers’ Week, we are pleased to introduce our new Volunteering Manager, Sarah Wright, who will be helping t...
02/06/2026

As it is Volunteers’ Week, we are pleased to introduce our new Volunteering Manager, Sarah Wright, who will be helping to grow and support volunteering across our organisation, making it even easier to get involved and make a difference.

Some of our volunteers received training and then enjoyed tea and cupcakes at St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon this afterno...
01/06/2026

Some of our volunteers received training and then enjoyed tea and cupcakes at St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon this afternoon. For those who run the hospital tearoom, offering refreshments to patients and families, it made a nice change for them to relax and be served.
It was a great opportunity to combine learning with a social catch-up during Volunteers’ Week, celebrating the incredible contribution our volunteers make to the community.
If you are local to St Peter’s Hospital and would like to help to run the tearoom, we would love to hear from you. We also have opportunities to contribute as Welcome Volunteers, greeting and sign posting patients to their clinics and appointments. To find out more, email [email protected].

We are excited to be celebrating Volunteers' Week! Volunteering plays such an important role in supporting our communiti...
01/06/2026

We are excited to be celebrating Volunteers' Week!
Volunteering plays such an important role in supporting our communities and making a real difference to people’s lives. We are incredibly grateful to all our volunteers, from members of our communities who give their time to support others, to our colleagues who volunteer in their spare time alongside their roles. Thank you for everything you do.
Keep an eye on our posts this week as we share stories from our volunteers and highlight opportunities to get involved.
Find out more about volunteering across Provide Community on our website https://orlo.uk/Kgjb0

Looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in high-risk podiatry care? Join our dedicated team as a High Risk Podi...
26/05/2026

Looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in high-risk podiatry care? Join our dedicated team as a High Risk Podiatrist and help support patients with complex foot health needs across the community.

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with high-risk conditions
• Work independently while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Build and implement individualised care programmes

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and developing your podiatry career, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/High-Risk-Podiatrist-vacancy_5EKJC

Join Mid and South Essex Recovery College this June and July for a range of FREE mental health and wellbeing courses, av...
25/05/2026

Join Mid and South Essex Recovery College this June and July for a range of FREE mental health and wellbeing courses, available online and in community venues across Braintree, Halstead, Chelmsford, Billericay, Wickford, South Woodham Ferrers, Maldon, and Southminster.

From Morning Meditation and Understanding Anxiety to Neurodiversity, Effective Communication, Journalling, Creativity, and Summer Outdoor Art sessions, there are plenty of opportunities to support your wellbeing in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, connect with others, or learn practical tools for everyday wellbeing, there’s something for everyone this summer.

View the full timetables and find a course near you:
https://orlo.uk/NCKsx

22/05/2026

Today marks the final day of Learning and Development Week 2026.
We are closing with a great session on 'Volunteering for a Happier Community', reminding us of the importance of giving back and making a difference.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, contributed and made this week such a success!
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