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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.

The CCG was recognised for making considerable progress in addressing governance and leadership requirements and financial management concerns.

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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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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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Non-emergency patient transport service for Mid and South Essex Survey Launched

The five NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) within mid and south Essex are working together with patients and local stakeholders to design and formally procure a single new patient transport service.

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Mental Health Wellbeing and Crisis Café Consultation Southend CCG and Castle Point and Rochford CCG

Southend Clinical Commissioning Group and Castle Point & Rochford Clinical Commissioning group are undergoing a period of public consultation regarding a proposed new community resource to support those suffering with Mental Health Issues.

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NHS Long Term Plan

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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...

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Advisory Board minutes December 2018

4 December 2018

Our Advisory Board recently met to discuss local Health and Social...