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HIV: Ending Stigma and Promoting Health
In Southend, around 3% of people are estimated to be living with HIV. This is higher than the national average of 1%. A major issue is late diagnosis, which can harm health and increase the chance of passing HIV to others. HIV affects the immune system and makes it harder to fight infections. Without treatment, it can develop into AIDS, the most advanced stage. AIDS can be treated, but it is harder to manage. You can find information about symptoms on the NHS website. Health
Dec 1, 2025
Diabetes support in Southend
Diabetes affects many people in the UK, including Southend-on-Sea. About 7.4% of people here had diabetes in 2024, this is just below the national average. Some people have a higher chance of getting diabetes because of where they live or their situation. Around 10.7% of people in this area live in some of the most disadvantaged parts of England. This can make health problems harder to manage. And people with South Asian, Black African and Caribbean backgrounds are at higher
Nov 28, 2025
Mind & Body: Men’s Health
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, also known as Movember. This month shines a spotlight on men’s physical and mental health, encouraging men to take charge of their wellbeing and speak up when something doesn’t feel right. Men die, on average, nearly five years earlier than women, and men in Southend live around three years less than the national average. Many of these deaths are preventable. Increased awareness is already making a difference as seen in the rising pro
Nov 19, 2025
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