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Tell the NHS about your current experience of coronavirus

This survey will help the NHS understand more about how and where coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting people currently. By answering some quick questions, you can help the NHS plan its response to coronavirus.

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COVID 19: UPDATE FROM MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST ISSUE A FURTHER UPDATE ON COVID 19 - INCLUDES PPE, STAFF TESTING AND VIDEO & TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS

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Healthwatch Southend Information and Signposting on Corona Virus

Things are changing daily with regards to the Coronavirus (Covid-19), with information and guidance being issued at every turn.

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HWS share the NHS UK and Public Health England website links for further information on Corona Virus (Covid 19)

Healthwatch Southend share NHS UK and Public Health England website links for quick access.

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Healthwatch Southend Survey issued by Southend Borough Council - Have your say...

The current Healthwatch Southend contract is due to end soon and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is keen to engage you in its consultation, which will run until the 27th April 2020.

HWS share the Mid and South Essex Health & Care Partnership Discussion Document

"Share your views on how NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups are proposing to work together in the future”. The discussion document is now live. Feedback can be provided between now and 5 April 2020.

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Patients and the public must continue to seek medical help for serious conditions during this COVID-19 pandemic

During this COVID-19 pandemic it is vitally important that patients and the public recognise they must continue to seek medical assistance if they have symptoms which cause concern, or they already are being treated for a serious health condition.

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Men's Weight Obesity Research

Our colleagues in Healthwatch Essex are keen to speak to men in Essex and Southend about their feelings of being obese.

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MID AND SOUTH ESSEX HOSPITALS RESPONSE TO PPE ENQUIRIES DURING COVID 19

Following several enquiries regarding PPE kit (Personal Protective Equipment) availability for Southend Hospital staff, this response was issued by Mid and South Essex Hospitals yesterday 01/04/2020

Latest reports and publications

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Advisory Board minutes January 2020

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

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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...

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Healthwatch Southend annual report 2018/2019

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