Inclusive Communication Essex

17/09/2026

Have your say and help shape the Mental Health Act Code of Practice.

Hertfordshire & Mid Essex Talking Therapies Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity for people to be involved in shaping the new mental health act code of practice

We want to hear from people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families, carers and supporters.

To take part you must be an adult or young person aged 14 to 17 who lives in England.

You will join 2 or 3 meetings between October 2026 and March 2028

You can find out more about the project

in the Easy Read information booklet

https://thepsc.co.uk/downloads/ERUK_Final_MHA_Code_of_Practice_Information_booklet.pdf

or Information booklet (non-easy read)

https://thepsc.co.uk/downloads/MHA_Code_of_Practice_-_People_with_Learning_Disabilities___Autistic_people_Groups_-_information_booklet.pdf.

More information about the project and the form to say you are interested can be found on the PSC website- https://thepsc.co.uk/page/mental-health-act-code-of-practice

If you are interested in taking part please fill out the form on the website by Monday 28th September 2026.

16/09/2026

The new school year is underway now, that must mean we are getting ready for the Autumn Essex SEND Local Offer Roadshows.

These offer a great opportunity to come and talk to the team as well as trying some of our loan resources.

Jason and David will be in Wickham Bishops on Monday 12th October from 9.30 - 12.30

Take a look at our catalogue and let us know if you would like us to bring anything in particular to demonstrate.
https://essexice.co.uk/media/49891/catalogue-of-resources-june-2026-v11-print.pdf

15/09/2026

We've been talking about self-care this September...what a great resource this is to help regulate when things start to feel too heavy.

Thanks CYP Wellbeing Resources - Counselling with Charl

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Hertfordshire & Mid Essex Talking Therapies

Free 'My Calm Plan' Handout.

To receive this handout:
- Follow my page if you have not already.
- Comment 'Calm Plan'

✨To calm my body:
• Take deep breaths
• Stretch my body
• Move my body
• Lie down
• Run cold water on my wrists
• Stand outside & feel the fresh air
• Have something sweet or sour & focus on the taste

✨ To help me to feel safe:
• Take deep breaths
• Stretch my body
• Move my body
• Lie down
• Run cold water on my wrists
• Stand outside & feel the fresh air
• Have something sweet or sour & focus on the taste
• Talk to someone who supports me
• Go to a place that makes me feel safe
• Use your 5 senses to remind yourself you are sate in your environment
• Hold a comfort object
• Spend time with someone who calms me

✨ To calm my mind:
I can tell myself:
• "This feeling will pass"
• "I can handle this moment one step at a time"
• "This feeling is uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous"
• "Worried thoughts are not facts"
• "I have been overwhelmed / stressed before & I got through it, like I will today"

✨ To distract myself from anxious thoughts:
• Engage with a hobby
• Colour or doodle
• Listen to a favourite song, or sing it in my head
• Think about something 1am
excited for
• Read a book
• Use the 54321 technique
• Count 5 blue things in the room
• Play on a game
• Play with a fidget toy

14/09/2026

We're half way through

It's important to remember 🥇Your Voice Matters🥇

🌟Being able to say: ✔️ "I'm worried" ✔️ "I need help" ✔️ "I don't understand" ✔️ "This is what I want" is an important part of self-care.

Some people communicate using communication books, talking devices, symbols, signing or gestures.

Our resource loan service helps people find tools that work for them and supports greater independence and choice.

https://essexice.co.uk/media/49891/catalogue-of-resources-june-2026-v11-print.pdf

🥇Everyone communicates differently. 🥇Every voice matters.

04/09/2026

Small moments can have a huge impact on families in their day to day life. Putting sensory spaces in public places, free for anyone to access is a master stroke...and it all started here with Essex Library Service.

Nook Stop at Frenchgate: A quiet space bringing calm to Doncaster families

26/08/2026

The sun has chased the rain away, so why not pop along to Canvey Island and meet Jo who is waiting to demonstrate our resources.

Remember all our resources are FREE to borrow.

25/08/2026

Jo is excited to be on the road again tomorrow...Find her at the Canvey Island event tomorrow.

Discover a range our loan resources including and much more...

Looking forward to seeing you there!