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Are you under 25 and live in Southend? Do you care for a young person under 25? If so, we want to hear from you! We're offering you the chance to win a £10 voucher - all you have to do is complete our survey.

The NHS in mid and south Essex has shared some helpful tips for what to do if you need access to a healthcare service this bank holiday weekend.

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

Read the winter 2024 newsletter from Healthwatch Southend and learn about our plans for 2025 and how to contact us over the festive period.

Norovirus cases are on the rise. Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It usually lasts about 2 days.

Healthwatch Southend prepared a report looking at people's experiences of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) in Southend.

NHS Mid and South Essex has shared the following advice on where to go to seek help when you need it.

NHS Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust is gradually introducing a new digital platform for its patients called Patients Know Best (PKB).

Healthwatch England has published new research into people's understanding of NHS dentistry and what they want from the service

Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) is a group made up of parents and carers of young people with SEND.

The CMDU is a seven-day service that supports non-hospitalised patients who are at a high risk of developing complications from COVID-19.