Two strands. One community. Her Health events for women navigating gynaecological health and Stride events for adults finding their people across Essex.
Everything we do creates space for honest conversation, real connection, and the feeling that you are not alone.
A safe, warm events space where women come together around gynaecological and reproductive health. Share your story. Hear from others who have been through it. Leave less alone.
Explore Her Health →Monthly events for adults aged 23 and above of all genders. Real conversations about mental health, careers, relationships, finance and life. No agenda. Just community.
Explore community →From gynaecological health to career growth, relationships to entrepreneurship — we cover the conversations that matter most.
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The Common Ground Hub · Essex · Community Interest Company
A safe, warm events space where women come together around gynaecological and reproductive health. Share honestly. Hear from others. Leave with community.
Women with gynaecological conditions face a dual challenge. Long NHS waiting lists with no support in between. And a silence around these conditions that makes every woman feel like she is the only one struggling.
Before we launch, we want to hear from you. This takes about 3 minutes. Responses are anonymous and will shape our programme and grant applications.
Monthly events for adults aged 23 and above of all genders. Real conversations about the things that matter. No agenda. No performance. Just honest community.
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The Common Ground Hub was not built from a business idea. It was built from a need — the need for a space that never existed when we needed it most.
To create safe, warm, and inclusive community spaces in Essex across two connected strands.
Her Health: a safe events space where women aged 16 and above come together to share experiences, offer friendly support, and feel genuinely understood around gynaecological and reproductive health.
The Common Ground Hub community strand: monthly events for adults aged 23 and above of all genders, reducing loneliness and building confidence through honest, guided conversation.
A world where no woman navigates her health journey in silence and no adult navigates life alone.
We want The Common Ground Hub to be the first place women in Essex turn to when they need to talk honestly about their health, and the first place any adult turns to when they need community, connection, and a safe space to grow.
| Honesty | We create space for real conversations about bodies, health, and lived experience without shame or stigma. |
| Inclusivity | Every woman aged 16 and above is welcome in Her Health regardless of background, race, religion, or diagnosis. Our community strand is open to all adults aged 23 and above of all genders. We are built for everyone, not just those with a formal diagnosis or a professional goal. |
| Empowerment | We give women the knowledge, peer connection, and confidence to advocate for themselves in healthcare settings and in life. |
| Community | We build lasting connections, not one-off events. Our community is there between events through our online space and member network. |
| Accessibility | We keep costs low so that financial barriers never prevent someone from accessing support, information, or community. |
I work in technology operations and software development, with a family background in medicine and experience across tech-med and edtech organisations. Having moved to the UK at a young age, I understood first-hand how difficult it can be to find community and belonging. Losing my mother to an incurable cancer, and navigating personal trauma including two surgeries, shaped my commitment to this work directly, one of our core strands reflects that experience. I built my confidence through deliberate, sustained effort. Today, I lead the operational delivery of The Common Ground Hub, creating the space my mother never had access to. As a critical thinker, I am focused on using my skills to bring The Common Ground's vision to life and to continue building on that foundation.
With extensive experience in social care, I've worked alongside organisations including the NHS and voluntary sector services, supporting people through some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. At the heart of my work is advocacy, standing beside those whose voices go unheard and helping them feel empowered to be heard. Watching a loved one navigate serious, complicated health challenges as a woman showed me just how hard it can be to access the right support during crisis and pivotal moments, and that experience is what drives Her Health today. I believe everyone has a voice, and everyone has the right to be listened to. Through Her Health, I'm continuing that advocacy on a larger scale, creating a space where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to access the care they deserve, when they need it most.
A qualified Physician Associate with a background in Biomedical Science and postgraduate training in Physician Associate Studies. I'm passionate about women's health, health education and empowering women to feel informed and confident in advocating for their health. My passion is both professional and personal, shaped by my own experience of navigating my health journey. This has strengthened my belief in the importance of women feeling heard, supported and equipped with the right knowledge to understand and prioritise their health. Through my involvement with the Common Ground, I hope to use my clinical knowledge and personal experience to raise awareness, encourage open conversations around women's health and create meaningful change within the community.
Everything you need to know before your first event. Can't find your answer? Get in touch.
A warm, informal space where everyone is welcome. Events are guided but relaxed — there's no pressure to share, no awkward icebreakers. You'll be greeted on arrival, introduced to the format, and given the space to connect at your own pace.
No. The Common Ground Hub is a peer community, not a clinical service. We create space for shared experience, peer support, and honest conversation — not medical advice or treatment. Crisis resources are always available at every event.
Her Health events are open to women and girls aged 16 and above. They focus on gynaecological and reproductive health — including PMOS, fibroids, endometriosis, breast health and more. We also hold occasional Men's Understanding events — see below.
Stride is our community strand for adults aged 23 and above — all genders welcome. Events cover topics like mental health, career, relationships, finances, and life in general. Think honest conversation, real connection, no agenda.
Yes, as a special one-off series to Her Health. These events are designed to help men understand women's hormonal and gynaecological health: the conditions, the impact, and how to offer meaningful support to the women in their lives. Watch this space.
If you are looking for frequent events where there will be men and women, the Stride strand is the one for you. It's open to everyone.
Events are held at accessible venues across Essex. Specific locations are shared when tickets go on sale. We always prioritise venues that are easy to reach by public transport.
Tickets start from £5 per event. We deliberately keep prices low because we believe access to community and support shouldn't cost a lot. Some events may be free. Concessions are available — just reach out if cost is a barrier.
Yes. We're a registered Community Interest Company and we take your privacy seriously. We only collect information you give us, we never sell your data, and you can unsubscribe or request deletion at any time. Full privacy policy available on request.
Everything we do is built around your safety, dignity, and wellbeing. Here is our commitment to you.
The Common Ground Hub is a peer community and events space. We are not a clinical service. We provide a warm, safe space for shared experience and friendly advice. We do not provide diagnosis, treatment, clinical assessments, or therapy.
Any health professionals who contribute to our events do so in a personal and accessible capacity, not as treating clinicians. Signposting to appropriate professional services is always available at every event.
Our team is trained to support anyone who becomes distressed during an event. If you need a quiet moment, a listening ear, or to be signposted to professional support, please approach any team member wearing a Common Ground Hub lanyard.
These resources are available at every event and linked from our online community.
The Common Ground Hub is grant-funded and volunteer-led. Every donation goes directly towards running events, and helping people access support they couldn't otherwise afford — no admin, no overheads, just impact in Essex.
We're a Community Interest Company, not a business — that means everything we raise is legally locked to our mission of reducing loneliness and building confidence across Essex, and any surplus assets are protected for Mind (Thurrock & Brentwood).
Prefer bank transfer, cheque, or a company/CSR donation? Email us at thcmmngrnd@gmail.com and we'll sort the details with you directly.
Running a fundraiser, or want your business to sponsor a whole event? We'd love to talk. Get in touch about partnering →
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Your gift helps us host events, sponsor 1–3 therapy places per event for people who couldn't otherwise access that support, and grow our reach across more of Essex. We'll keep you posted on the difference it's making.
Questions about your donation? Email us at thcmmngrnd@gmail.com.
Whether you want to attend an event, partner with us, or simply say hello — we read every message.
We are building partnerships with NHS GP surgeries, schools, universities, councils, and corporate partners. Get in touch to discuss how we can work together.
Whether you want to sponsor an event, co-deliver a programme, or align your brand with a community that truly matters — we would love to hear from you.
The Common Ground Hub brings together women navigating health challenges and adults building better lives across Essex. Our audience is engaged, values-driven, and actively seeking trusted partners.
Women and girls aged 16+ navigating gynaecological and reproductive health. A deeply engaged, underserved community.
Adults aged 23+ across Essex focused on mental health, career, finance, and community. Thoughtful and action-oriented.
All events are local, in-person, and community-led. Partnership means real visibility in real rooms with real people.
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