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New maternity and neonatal independent senior advocate role introduced
A pilot service, in response to recommendations set out in the Ockenden review, is being launched across mid and south Essex to offer...
Apr 26, 2024


GP access data - February 2024
NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of February 2024....
Apr 23, 2024


Accessing healthcare services over the Easter bank holiday
Make sure you're ready for the upcoming bank holidays over the Easter period (Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April) by ordering your repeat...
Mar 25, 2024


Norovirus cases are currently higher than normal across mid and south Essex
Norovirus cases are currently higher than normal across mid and south Essex, particularly affecting those over the age of 65. Norovirus...
Mar 25, 2024


Over 65s and those with respiratory illness are urged to take action to protect themselves from sepsis, pneumonia and meningitis
News update from the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS)
Jan 15, 2024


Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
After serving in the Armed Forces, some people find it hard to adjust to civvy street. If you’re struggling with your mental health and...
Jan 11, 2024


By Your Side service expands to support patients in south east Essex
A maternal mental health service provided by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has expanded to support more people...
Jan 9, 2024


Can I access my GP records online?
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in...
Dec 12, 2023


Are you having problems getting your medication for ADHD?
Some drugs for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are in short supply across the country. The supply disruption of these...
Nov 7, 2023


Are you an unpaid carer? Let your GP know!
Carers play a crucial role in supporting individuals with health conditions, disabilities, or other care needs. It's essential for carers...
Oct 25, 2023


Southend City Defibrillators – and where to find them
Please use the filters in the article to find out which defibrillators are active and accessible by the public .
Oct 17, 2023


What is menopause and what are the signs?
With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out...
Oct 17, 2023


What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?
Most adults in England have to pay for their prescriptions. Some items are always free, such as contraceptives; however, most incur a...
Oct 10, 2023


Winter Vaccination Advice from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS)
news update from the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Over 65s and other vulnerable adults are advised to look out...
Sep 8, 2023


Know Your Numbers Week - make the time, ease your pressure...
We would like to share the Mid and South East Essex Integrated Care System's news release about the importance of blood pressure...
Sep 5, 2023


NHS to roll out flu vaccines for children from September 2023
School aged children will be able to get the flu vaccine at school or at community clinics, and those with long term health conditions...
Sep 4, 2023


We've moved offices
We transferred our service on the 29th of August 2023 to new offices based in Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-on-Sea. (We are on the first floor...
Aug 29, 2023


Southend SEND Partnership Newsletter
The newsletter is from the SEND Partnership, made up of organisations and services who provide support in Southend for children with...
May 2, 2023


Elderly relative? Worried about them having a fall?
Falling as we get older is quite common and although most falls don't cause serious injury, they can really dent confidence, causing...
Mar 28, 2023


Women eligible for lower HRT prescription costs from 1 April
In a long-awaited move, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that HRT costs will be capped at around £20 a year...
Mar 7, 2023
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