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The Quiet weight of Stress

April is stress awareness month - an opportunity to rethink how stress affects us. And stress can affect anyone, at any point in life, it doesn’t discriminate and it can build quietly in the background before we even realise how much it’s impacting us. For some people, stress can be triggered by difficult life experiences. This might include pressure at work or school, the loss of a loved one, health challenges, financial worries, or major life changes. While some stress is a

Apr 10

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

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Dec 1, 2025