Making Care Fair

16/06/2026

We love a report at Making Care Fair!

This report summarises what young people, unpaid carers, and people with a learning disability told us about the conditions needed for safe, trustworthy and equitable use of AI in healthcare.

16/06/2026

Hey everyone - sounds fun!

**Jump Up & Join In - New Venue Alert**
We have a new venue for Jump Up & Join In - From Friday 3rd July
We hope to see you there at Naval and Military Club Southend on Sea

15/06/2026

Posting this here in case any of our lovely people want to know about it...

💛 Loneliness Awareness Week - 15-21 June💛

Loneliness can affect anyone, at any stage of life. Even when surrounded by others, it's possible to feel isolated or disconnected.

At Trust Links, we believe that meaningful connections can make a real difference to our wellbeing. That's why we offer a range of services and activities designed to bring people together, build confidence, and create a sense of belonging.

🌱 Join one of our therapeutic gardening projects
☕ Connect with others through social groups and activities
📚 Learn new skills and meet like-minded people at our Recovery College
🤝 Access support through our community wellbeing services

Whether you're looking to make new friends, try something different, or simply spend time with others in a welcoming environment, we're here to help.

A small step, joining a group, attending an activity, or starting a conversation, can be the beginning of a meaningful connection.

Find out more about our services and how to get involved:
www.trustlinks.org

💚 Nobody should have to face loneliness alone.

11/06/2026

Adult and children's social care is hard to get right and the overspend is worrying. We believe at Making Care Fair that the solutions must be done alongside those who need the services.

11/06/2026

Ooh, hope this works!

We've long-campaigned for changes to be made to Carer's Allowance – in particular its cliff-edge. A system which Martin Lewis has previously called "fundamentally unjust". 👎

As it's Carer's Week, here's a reminder of what's happening with the Government's review of the over 200,000 cases affected, with debts set to be potentially reduced, cancelled or refunded for around 25,000 unpaid carers. ⬇️

11/06/2026

Ooh this looks useful!

There's a secure and easy hotline that can help check if a suspicious call was genuine. The number is 159 and is operated by Stop Scams UK. ☎️

So if you receive a call from your 'bank' that you think doesn't feel quite right, hang up immediately and dial 159. You'll be connected directly to your actual bank, which should then be able to advise whether the call was genuine or not.

More than a million calls have been made to 159 since its launch.

Spread the word! 📣

10/06/2026

Ooh in case anyone has time! Sounds fun!

Care Home Open Week, You’re Invited!
15th – 20th June 2026

Come and experience life in our care home with a week full of fun activities and a warm welcome!

Enjoy:
💃 Our live Country tap dancer
⚽ World Cup fever quiz
🎶 Entertainment, refreshments & more

Tour our home, meet the team, and see what makes our community so special.

No pressure, just pop in and say hello! We’d love to meet you.
Ella’s care home dance entertainment
Southend United Football Club
Southend Community
Southend United Community Foundation
Southend-on-Sea City Council
Brook Meadows

08/06/2026

So... a workshop on PIP...?

The Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is expanding its engagement to hear from more disabled people, following the closure of the Call for Evidence on 28 May. 

08/06/2026

Welcome to the new Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care at Essex County Council!

08/06/2026

Robbie tells us that we are invited to join him and his church community for an evening of light hearted performances from members & friends of Highlands Methodist Church community as we present "Highlands Royal Variety Performance 2026"
Saturday 20th June at 7pm
Tickets £5.00 on the door
Highlands Methodist Church, Sutherland Boulevard, SS9 3PT The IronWorks Southend