How we support your wellbeing

Find our wellbeing team, employee support groups and healthy working practices to follow.

Employee networks, communities and volunteering

Getting to know other people who share your experiences or interests is important for wellbeing. When you work here there is no need to be lonely. Networks and communities are here to support you.

Employee networks and communities

There are many welcoming groups for Essex County Council (ECC) colleagues you may want to join.

View the employee networks and communities.

Viva Engage communities

You can find many of these communities on Viva Engage, as well as others including:

  • all things running
  • carer champions
  • change and resilience
  • cycling
  • ECCreativity
  • ECC wellbeing
  • Essex climate action
  • happiness
  • laughter – the best medicine
  • online gaming, MMOGs and more
  • photography
  • vegetarian, vegan and healthy food chat
  • volunteering

You can also start your own community on Viva Engage.

Volunteering

We encourage volunteering, too. It’s a fulfilling way to give back to the community, and helping others makes you feel great in return. Volunteering can improve your wellbeing, increase self-esteem and physical health and alleviate depression. 

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