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There are two bank holidays coming up this month - Monday 6 and Monday 27 May. Have you ordered your prescriptions in advance and know...

A pilot service, in response to recommendations set out in the Ockenden review, is being launched across mid and south Essex to offer...

NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of February 2024....

As your local Healthwatch it’s our responsibility to respond to consultations on behalf of local people to make sure your views are heard...

Make sure you're ready for the upcoming bank holidays over the Easter period (Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April) by ordering your repeat...

Norovirus cases are currently higher than normal across mid and south Essex, particularly affecting those over the age of 65. Norovirus...

NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of January 2024....

Healthwatch Southend is holding its next Community Assembly on 27 February 2024. We'll be at the SAVS offices in Alexandra Street,...

News update from the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS)

The NHS is setting out how it will increase national uptake of lifesaving vaccinations, ensuring millions more people receive protection...

NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of September 2023....

With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out...

Most adults in England have to pay for their prescriptions. Some items are always free, such as contraceptives; however, most incur a...

news update from the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Over 65s and other vulnerable adults are advised to look out...

We would like to share the Mid and South East Essex Integrated Care System's news release about the importance of blood pressure...

NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of June 2023. 75%...

NHS digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of Jan 2023. We...

EPUT took over the management of children's services at The Lighthouse Child Development Centre in Southend from Mid and South Essex NHS...

NHS digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of November 2022. ...