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£1 Million for Southend Hospital
The government has announced £1 million of funding to help plan improvements to hospital buildings in Southend. This is part of a larger funding programme from the Department of Health and Social Care. The tower block is an important part of the hospital. It provides care for local people, including: Cancer care Outpatient services Maternity care Neonatal care for newborn babies Other inpatient services The funding will help the hospital develop a detailed business case for r
Sep 10


Our views about Southend Hospital's A&E Department
Healthwatch Southend has the legal power to Enter and View places where NHS and some social care services are provided. We can look at...
Sep 8, 2025


Have you experienced corridor care?
We want to hear about your experience of ‘corridor care’ at Southend Hospital following a news article from The i Paper in Southend Hospital
Feb 6, 2025


Follow up report: Southend Hospital Signs and Maps
In September, a group of our volunteers and staff visited Southend Hospital, where we made some recommendations to the Trust to ensure it...
Jul 19, 2024


Healthwatch Southend reviews Southend Hospital signs and maps
In September, a group of our volunteers and staff visited Southend Hospital to look at how easy it is for patients to find their way...
Dec 5, 2023


Ambulance Handover Unit at Southend University Hospital
Southend University Hospital will host an Ambulance Handover Unit from next week with space for up to 12 patients. EEAST and Mid and...
Oct 27, 2022
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