Burnham Town Council has announced its Health and Wellbeing Plan and Resource Database are now available on the official website.

In a statement, Councillor Paula Stanbury said: "The Health and Wellbeing Plan has been produced because we recognise that COVID has in so many ways altered our lifestyle, and this could have a long-term effect on the way we are now living.

"Research has shown that isolation, healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health are important issues and for some people a loss of knowing how to get back into activities and how to start socialising again.

"To start addressing some of these issues Burnham Town Council have researched the resources available in and around Burnham and are also seeking out the 'gaps' in that provision. 

"We have produced a list of Resources found to date and it is the Council's aim to signpost people to groups, places, or organisations for assistance. However, if you can see any gaps, please let us know.

"Throughout this work we have been in discussions with Maldon District Council and Essex County Council to ensure that we are all working together to provide the best information. 

"We are working with Maldon District Council's Volunteer Services (CVS) to promote initiatives in Burnham and the surrounding areas, and to attract help and events to our Town and we are also linking with the local Social Prescribers (GP based) who are responding to and understanding the more specific needs."

To view the Health and Wellbeing Plan, click here.