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The Government recently published its 10 Year Plan "Fit for the Future", which calls for three 'shifts' from hospital to community...

Mid & South Essex Hospitals have announced changes to parking at Basildon, Broomfield and Southend Hospitals. When you enter the hospital...

The Government has announced plans to end the current model of local Healthwatch services and bring their functions together with those...

Healthwatch Southend is pleased to share its Annual Report for 2024-25. We are set up by an Act of Parliament to: give you free,...

The NHS in Mid and South Essex is asking residents to share their travel experiences when getting to and from hospital appointments. Take the short survey here.

Pride Month is a celebration of identity, diversity and equality. It’s also a reminder of the challenges many LGBTQ+ people still face – particularly when it comes to mental health.

Every three years Southend City Council has to prepare a statement of what services are needed from community pharmacists (a chemist in...

The NHS in mid and south Essex is inviting local people to share their views on adult vaccinations through a short anonymous survey. It takes just 5 minutes to complete.

The NHS in Mid and South Essex have issued an update on the status of ADHD prescribing arrangements in our area.

If you've been sent an invite for your Spring COVID vaccination, make sure to book in on the NHS website, or visit your local walk-in centre.

The NHS in Mid and South Essex are working to improve blood testing services in Southend, as well as the whole of Mid and South Essex.

The Vision and Eye Research Institute (VERI) aims to reduce blindness in our communities. They are looking to onboard community champions...

Southend City Council wants to hear from you about your use of community pharmacies (high street chemists). Complete the survey here today.

We gathered local people's views on the Pharmacy First scheme to see if it is working for them, or what areas need to be explored further.

Many Southend residents are waiting for an ADHD diagnosis or treatment. The NHS in mid and south Essex has shared some information.

The NHS in mid and south Essex has shared the following advice and guidance for those fasting this Ramadan.

Following an inspection last year and a recent CQC report, Dr Bekas Medical Centre in Westcliff has been rated "inadequate"

As of Monday 3 February, patients are no longer able to access the NHS App on older mobile devices.

The ‘Invincible Feeling, Invisible Danger’ campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring.

We want to hear about your experience of ‘corridor care’ at Southend Hospital following a news article from The i Paper in Southend Hospital