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Community Dental Services patient information
Community Dental Services share urgent Dental Care referral information and maintenance of good oral hygiene.
26 May 2020
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HWS share Essex County Council Greater Essex Bereavement Support Information
Many people in Essex, Southend and Thurrock will sadly experience bereavement, grief and loss during the corona-virus pandemic. Essex County Council have worked with many organisations to produce a resource to support local people in our community.
5 May 2020
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HWS Share Doctors of the World Corona Virus (COVID 19) advice in 44 languages
Doctors of the World are pleased to be able to share with you general Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for patients in 44 languages, which were produced in partnership with the British Red Cross.
17 April 2020
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Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?
From 23 March 2020, the Government is contacting around 1.5 million NHS patients by letter, with guidance and information on ‘shielding’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.
31 March 2020
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HWS SHARE SOUTHEND CORONA VIRUS ACTION INFORMATION
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS), South Essex Community Hubs (SECH) and a host of wonderful volunteers from across the borough, have signed up to support people in the Southend community.
30 March 2020
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Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak
While it is important to stay informed during the Coronavirus outbreak, there are also many things we can do to support and manage our wellbeing during such times.
17 March 2020
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Information on Coronavirus
Healthwatch Southend share NHS UK and Public Health England website links for easy access to information.
17 March 2020
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Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.
22 May 2019
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
1 April 2019
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
31 July 2017