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NHS Southend CCG 2018/19 Annual Report and associated summaries published

Please find below links to NHS Southend CCG 2018/19 Annual Report and associated summaries which can be found on the CCG’s website.

11 October 2019

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Suspected measles cases in Southend-on-Sea – UPDATE and information line set up

A public information telephone line has been set up by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s public health team, following the news that the council and Public Health England are dealing with one confirmed and a further seven...

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Healthwatch Southend annual report 2018/2019

The last 12 months have been challenging as plans for merging Southend Hospital services with those in Basildon and Chelmsford take shape.

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Healthwatch Southend annual report 2017/2018

Over the past year we have continued to build relationships with local partner organisations.

This is something we will continue to prioritise in the coming year and ensure we can reach people in all localities across the Southend Community.

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Statement and public information: Suspected measles outbreak in Southend-on-Sea

Published Wednesday, 2nd October 2019. The council is working with colleagues at Public Health England (PHE) regarding a suspected measles outbreak in Southend-on-Sea involving eight people. The eight all attend local day services for people.

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Volunteering at Healthwatch Southend: Charlene's story

We rely on a number of volunteers to help us make a difference to health and social care services in Southend. Read Charlene's story to find out what volunteering at Healthwatch is really like.

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NHS Southend CCG removed from Special Measures by NHS England and NHS Improvement

NHS Southend Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been removed from Special Measures and received an improved rating by the NHS England and Improvement annual assurance process.

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Advisory Board minutes September 2019

Our Advisory Board met to discuss local Health and Social care issues...

NHS Long Term Plan

With growing pressure on the NHS - people living longer and more...

Graphic saying 'Speak-up' from our annual report

Healthwatch Southend annual report 2018/2019

The last 12 months have been challenging as plans for merging...

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Advisory Board minutes March 2019

Our Advisory Board met to discuss local Health and Social care issues...