Mind in West Essex

28/11/2025

BLACK FRIDAY SALE! 🛒 For TODAY ONLY, get 10% off all tickets for our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run at Harlow Town Park on December 7th.

If you haven't signed up yet, don't miss out! (The discount is automatically applied when you add tickets to your basket).

Everyone who takes part in the fun run will get...
❄️ A FREE National Trust family day pass
❄️ A FREE Mental Elf festive fun run medal at the finish line
❄️ PLUS, there'll be raffles and prizes to be won on the day

So throw on some festive fancy dress and come join in the fun as we walk or run 5km for mental health! 👉 MindInWestEssex.org.uk/shop/mental-elf-fun-run-2025/

27/11/2025

Snapping up Black Friday deals? Doing your Christmas shopping? Booking a little winter getaway? Use Easyfundraising and you can raise FREE donations for us whenever you shop online! 🛒

More than 8,000 popular retailers and sites will donate to us when you shop with them using Easyfundraising - so you can support us no matter what you're buying!

It's easy and completely free to set up, so sign up today and support mental health while you shop! 🔗MindInWestEssex.org.uk/fundraising/easyfundraising/

26/11/2025

We had a go at the Find Your Active - West Essex and SWEAT HARLOW November hula hoop challenge... with mixed results 😅 It's not too late to get involved yourself!

If you want to keep on moving into December, why not join our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run on Sunday the 7th? Walk or run 5km at your own pace - and Sheryl from Sweat Harlow will be leading a fun warm up before we set off!

25/11/2025

🚨 Sale ends this Friday - don't miss out!

If you've been a qualified Mental Health First Aider® for 3 years or longer, it might be time to renew your skills and update your knowledge.

Sign up for our online MHFA Refresher course next week using our discount code FLASH15 to save 15%.

📅Tuesday, 2nd December, 9.30am-1.30pm
✅ The session is a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
👉 Tickets: MentalHealthTraining.org.uk/event/mhfa-refresher021225/

Note: This course is for anyone who has previously completed the Qualified MHFAider® course. We recommend that MHFAiders® attend a Refresher course every three years.

You can find out more about becoming a Qualified MHFAider® at the Mental Health Training website.

25/11/2025

The fab SWEAT HARLOW will lead the warm up at our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run! 😊❄

Join us at Harlow Town Park on Sunday, December 7th to walk or run 5km at your own pace for mental health. It's all about getting active, boosting your wellbeing and raising funds for mental health services in your community.

You'll get a medal at the finish line (see our previous post!) and everyone who takes part in the fun run or volunteers on the day will also get a FREE National Trust family day pass. There'll be prizes and raffles to be won too!

👉 Sign up here: MindInWestEssex.org.uk/shop/mental-elf-fun-run-2025/

24/11/2025

Throw on some festive fancy dress and walk or run 5km with us at Harlow Town Park on Sunday, December 7th!

Get your medal at the finish line to celebrate your achievement and your support for mental health.

🔗 Link in the comments.

19/11/2025

🚨FLASH SALE! Are you a Mental Health First Aider®? Sign up for our upcoming MHFA Refresher course using our discount code for 15% off.

Limited places remain so book your place today! Use the code FLASH15 at checkout.

📅 2nd December, 9.30am-1.30pm
📍 Online
👉 More info and tickets: MentalHealthTraining.org.uk/event/mhfa-refresher021225/

This half-day session is for anyone who has previously completed the Qualified MHFAider® course. We recommend that MHFAiders® attend a Refresher course every three years.

The four-hour MHFA Refresher course gives you the chance to:
✅ Renew your skills
✅ Update your knowledge of mental health support
✅ Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
✅ Access three years of MHFAider® Support and Benefits

18/11/2025

We are recruiting for a PCN Mental Health Coach to join our team here at Mind in West Essex. This is a full time position, however part time options will be considered. Working in and around the Saffron Walden and North Uttlesford area.

The Mental Health Coaches are part of the Primary Care Networks. Coaches support patients, as part of a multi-disciplinary team through their mental health journey in order to ensure it is as person centred, streamlined and seamless as possible.

Closing date for this vacancy is Monday 1st December 2025.
https://www.mindinwestessex.org.uk/vacancies/

18/11/2025

Sign up for our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run and get...
❄ A FREE National Trust family day pass with every entry
❄ A Mental Elf Festive Fun Run medal at the finish line
❄ PLUS there'll be prizes and raffles to be won on the day

Join us for some festive fun and walk or run 5km at your own pace in support of mental health! (Don't forget your festive fancy dress!)

📅 Sunday 7th December (fun run starts at noon)
📍 Harlow Town Park bandstand area
👉 More info and tickets: MindInWestEssex.org.uk/shop/mental-elf-fun-run-2025/

Sunday 7th December 2025 N.B. There will be limited tickets available at the event. Check your spam/junk for the confirmation and link to the medical questionnaire, this will need to be completed prior to the event.

17/11/2025

Wow! We're delighted to confirm Advanced Aquarium Consultancy Ltd //Essex Coral Farm's recent Coral Freaks event raised an incredible £3,150 for us!

A heartfelt thank you to Paul, Angela and the team for your ongoing support and to everyone who generously donated.

Your amazing support makes a huge difference in our fight for mental health in Harlow and beyond! 💙

13/11/2025

Calling all schools, groups and clubs across Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest! We're inviting you to take part in a festive Wellbeing Challenge this year.

❄ Boost your wellbeing this winter
❄ Raise vital funds for mental health services in your community
❄ Choose your own challenge!

It’s a fun way to get into the spirit of our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run. More information, challenge ideas and a sign up form 👉 link in comments

11/11/2025

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