Essex Frontline

Whether you need support for yourself, a family member or someone you care for, Essex Frontline can help you find local services in one place.

Essex Frontline is a free online directory that connects people with health, wellbeing and community support across Essex.

You can use Essex Frontline to find information about local services and, for some services, make a referral directly through the platform. You do not need to register to search for support.

What support can I find?

Essex Frontline includes local organisations and services covering a wide range of needs, including:

• Mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Cost of living support and financial advice
• Housing and homelessness support
• Employment and skills services
• Older people’s services
• Community groups and activities
• Support for carers
• Health and wellbeing services
• Social support and reducing loneliness

Services are regularly updated to help you find local support near you.

Who can use Essex Frontline?

Anyone can use Essex Frontline.

Residents

If you live in Essex, you can search for local support for yourself or someone you care for. You can explore available services and, where available, refer yourself to a service.

You do not need to create an account to search.

Health and care professionals

Health and care staff can use Essex Frontline to find services, signpost people to support and make referrals to participating organisations. The platform also allows professionals to track referral progress.

How to access Essex Frontline

You can access Essex Frontline online or through the Frontline Referrals app.

Why use Essex Frontline?

Essex Frontline makes it easier to find trusted local support without searching lots of different websites.

It brings health, wellbeing and community services together in one place, helping people find the right support at the right time.

If you are looking for help with your health, wellbeing or everyday challenges, Essex Frontline can help you find local services that may be able to support you.

Need help getting online?

If you don’t have access to a computer or need some help getting online to use the Frontline service, you can visit your local library.

Public computers have direct access to Frontline, and library staff can support you to get online and navigate the platform.