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Feb 28
ADHD prescribing in Southend
Many Southend residents are waiting for an ADHD diagnosis or treatment. The NHS in mid and south Essex has shared some information.


Feb 28
Supporting Southend residents to stay healthy during Ramadan
The NHS in mid and south Essex has shared the following advice and guidance for those fasting this Ramadan.


Feb 20
Using the NHS App on older devices
As of Monday 3 February, patients are no longer able to access the NHS App on older mobile devices.


Feb 12
Take Control of Your Health with Free Blood Pressure Checks
The ‘Invincible Feeling, Invisible Danger’ campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring.


Dec 5, 2024
Not sure where to go to get the right care?
NHS Mid and South Essex has shared the following advice on where to go to seek help when you need it.


Dec 5, 2024
New digital platform in mid and south Essex: Patients Know Best
NHS Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust is gradually introducing a new digital platform for its patients called Patients Know Best (PKB).


Nov 6, 2024
Share your lived experience with the Southend SEND Independent Forum
Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) is a group made up of parents and carers of young people with SEND.


Nov 6, 2024
Patients can now self-refer to the COVID-19 Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU)
The CMDU is a seven-day service that supports non-hospitalised patients who are at a high risk of developing complications from COVID-19.


Oct 17, 2024
Where can you get vaccinated this autumn?
If you are invited to have a vaccination by the NHS this winter, make sure you take the opportunity.


Oct 9, 2024
Vaccination bus coming to Southend
In a bid to help Southend residents get ready for winter, NHS Mid and South Essex has organised a community vaccination bus


Sep 23, 2024
Keep yourself healthy this winter
The NHS in Mid and South Essex has shared some helpful advice to keep you and your loved ones healthy this winter.


Aug 15, 2024
Monday 29 August is a bank holiday - are you prepared?
Monday 26 August is a bank holiday - make sure you order your repeat prescriptions today to avoid getting stuck.

Jul 25, 2024
Healthwatch Southend - summer 2024 newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to know about the latest updates and information from Healthwatch Southend.


Jul 18, 2024
New resource to support people who are at the end of life
A new website is launching in mid and south Essex to provide residents with the latest information on palliative and end of life care


Jul 17, 2024
You can now self refer to the COVID-19 Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU)
Patients who test positive for COVID-19 can now refer themselves to the CMDU by calling 0300 44 35919.

Jul 11, 2024
Annual report 2023/24: What we've been doing over the last year
We're pleased to publish our Annual Report for 2022-23. The regulations relating to Healthwatch mean we have to do this each year


Jun 20, 2024
Get your spring COVID-19 vaccine by Sunday 30 June
If you are aged 75 and over, are living in a care home for older adults, or have a weakened immune system, you are eligible for a spring COV

May 2, 2024
Spring 2024 newsletter
If you'd like to subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to know about the latest updates and information from Healthwatch...


Apr 29, 2024
Are you prepared for the bank holiday weekend?
There are two bank holidays coming up this month - Monday 6 and Monday 27 May. Have you ordered your prescriptions in advance and know...


Apr 26, 2024
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...
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