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Local NHS services could change!
The NHS in Mid & South Essex has plans to change the way community hospital beds are used. If you live in Southend, this could affect...
Jan 25, 2024


Southend City Council - Learning Disability user voice group meeting
Our next meeting is Wednesday 31st January, 10am at Project 49 in Southend. It is open to all adults over 18 with learning disabilities...
Jan 15, 2024


Southend Council wants to hear from you
Southend City Council is asking residents what they think about plans to change some services. This is because the Council is facing...
Jan 8, 2024


GP access data - September 2023
NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of September 2023....
Oct 26, 2023


We need your help; Carers' experiences of general practice
If you are an unpaid carer, what's it like having an appointment for yourself? Healthwatch Southend is your local voice when it comes to...
Oct 17, 2023


Covid-19 and the mental health of children and young people
How do you think Covid-19 has affected the mental health of children and young people in Southend? Tamsin Ford, Professor of Child and...
Aug 21, 2023


GP access data - June 2023
NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of June 2023. 75%...
Aug 7, 2023


GP access data - April 2023
NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of April 2023. ...
Jun 6, 2023


Problems with letters to GPs
A problem with IT systems at Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meant that some patient discharge summaries and clinic...
Apr 3, 2023
GP access data - Jan 2023
NHS digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of Jan 2023. We...
Mar 21, 2023


Royal Association for Deaf People in Southend help Healthwatch Southend with their work
The Royal Association for Deaf (RAD) people in Southend are holding an event for deaf people to share their personal experiences, good or...
Mar 20, 2023


Coronavirus is still with us: vulnerable to be offered spring jab
Although COVID-19 infections at last seems to be reducing, local doctors, nurses and clinicians are warning it is still alive and kicking...
Mar 16, 2023


Have you had problems with your back or joints?
Mid and South Essex residents are being asked to give their views about musculoskeletal (MSK) services. MSK conditions affect bones,...
Feb 6, 2023


Meet the South East Essex Alliance
Date & Time: Monday 20th February from 11am to 1pm Location: Microsoft Teams online (hosted by SAVs) Book your place The South East...
Jan 31, 2023


Mid and South Essex ICS - Join our Sepsis,Pneumonia and Long COVID awareness training
Free training available for parents and/or carers who support adults with learning difficulties and/or neurodisabilities. Find out...
Jan 17, 2023
GP access data - Oct/Nov 2022
NHS digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of November 2022. ...
Jan 17, 2023


Share your experience of accessing NHS Dentistry
Why? Earlier last year year, you might have seen a BBC News report about NHS dentistry shortages across the country, including in...
Jan 9, 2023


Healthwatch Southend's Autumn 2022 Newsletter
In this issue we are looking at the new Integrated Care System (ICS), Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), Integrated Care Board (ICB),...
Nov 17, 2022


Local residents urged to keep active this winter
To mark ‘Self Care Week 2022,’ the local NHS, in partnership with Active Essex, is promoting several resources and opportunities to help...
Nov 17, 2022


‘Do Your Bit’ by boosting your immunity with a flu vaccine and covid-19 booster
Health leaders are warning of a “twindemic” with the risk of both COVID-19 and flu circulating at high levels, potentially at the same...
Oct 27, 2022
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