Supporting the Briscoe Community Hub in Basildon
East Basildon PCN visited the Briscoe Community Hub in Basildon to see what they have to offer the community. We were definitely impressed with the support they provide.
Running for almost 2 years, the whole idea of a community hub is to create a relax and welcoming environment for the community to come, connect and share.
The Community Hub is based at the Briscoe Orchard Pre-school next to Felmores Medical Centre and Aryan Medical Centre.
Timetables change weekly but we love to have different charities and services to visit e.g. Citizens Advice, PACT for Autism, Library Service, Resident Involvement Team. ATF have access to food vouchers and support for those in need. We can also help with exploring options for practical support, free counselling, signposting and referrals to agencies.
Holiday clubs are FREE!
The Hub Timetable
The Briscoe Community Hub runs on the following 2 days and times:
Monday & Tuesday (9:30 – 2pm)
Types of activities
The Briscoe Community Hub offers the following:
- Running Jamie Oliver course (cooking course)
- Feed all the children after cooking
- Clothing bank
- Links with Multiply for adults (math courses to assist parents with their children)
- Art therapy
- Exercise / dancing groups
- Assisting with form filling (i.e. blue badge, PIP, DNA, etc)
Gardening and growing
The Briscoe Community Hub intends to transform their back garden into a space where children and their parents can grow their own food and use it for their cooking classes,
The hub caters to anyone and also the following patient types:
- Drug and alcohol
- SEND parents
- Homeless
Holiday clubs are FREE
Enquire about the free holiday clubs today by clicking on the following link.
The site is mobility friendly – accessible premises with ramp access to the building.
All Community Hub drop-in locations:
- Janet Duke Primary School, Thursdays term-time, 9am – 1pm – Everyone welcome just visit school reception
- Briscoe Primary, Monday and Tuesdays term-time, 9:30am – 14:30pm – Everyone welcome please head to the nursery gate and ring the bell
- Laindon Medical Centre, Fridays term-time, 1:30pm – 16:00pm
Relationship with Pedal Power
Briscoe Community Hub has a relationship with Pedal Power. Visit the Essex County Council website to learn more about Pedal Power by clicking on this link.
Learn more about ATF and their community groups
If you are interested in learning more, contact your GP practice and ask to speak with our Social Prescriber, Lisa. She can refer you and your children to the community group.
Learn more about our social prescriber and what she does by clicking on this link today.
To learn more about ATF and their Community Hubs on their ATF website, click on this link today.
