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Dec 13, 2024
Norovirus cases are on the rise
Norovirus cases are on the rise. Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It usually lasts about 2 days.
Dec 5, 2024
Not sure where to go to get the right care?
NHS Mid and South Essex has shared the following advice on where to go to seek help when you need it.
Dec 5, 2024
New digital platform in mid and south Essex: Patients Know Best
NHS Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust is gradually introducing a new digital platform for its patients called Patients Know Best (PKB).
Nov 21, 2024
Spotting the Signs: Sepsis in Children
The NHS in Mid and South Essex has shared the following advice about recognising and treating sepsis in children and babies.
Nov 6, 2024
Share your lived experience with the Southend SEND Independent Forum
Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) is a group made up of parents and carers of young people with SEND.
Nov 6, 2024
Patients can now self-refer to the COVID-19 Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU)
The CMDU is a seven-day service that supports non-hospitalised patients who are at a high risk of developing complications from COVID-19.
Oct 17, 2024
Where can you get vaccinated this autumn?
If you are invited to have a vaccination by the NHS this winter, make sure you take the opportunity.
Oct 9, 2024
Vaccination bus coming to Southend
In a bid to help Southend residents get ready for winter, NHS Mid and South Essex has organised a community vaccination bus
Sep 23, 2024
Keep yourself healthy this winter
The NHS in Mid and South Essex has shared some helpful advice to keep you and your loved ones healthy this winter.
Jul 18, 2024
New resource to support people who are at the end of life
A new website is launching in mid and south Essex to provide residents with the latest information on palliative and end of life care
Jul 17, 2024
You can now self refer to the COVID-19 Medicines Delivery Unit (CMDU)
Patients who test positive for COVID-19 can now refer themselves to the CMDU by calling 0300 44 35919.
May 24, 2024
Bright smiles are healthy smiles!
As a part of National Smile Month, NHS Mid and South Essex is launching a new children’s oral health campaign called Bright smiles are...
Apr 26, 2024
New maternity and neonatal independent senior advocate role introduced
A pilot service, in response to recommendations set out in the Ockenden review, is being launched across mid and south Essex to offer...
Apr 23, 2024
GP access data - February 2024
NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of February 2024....
Mar 25, 2024
Accessing healthcare services over the Easter bank holiday
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...
Mar 25, 2024
Norovirus cases are currently higher than normal across mid and south Essex
Norovirus cases are currently higher than normal across mid and south Essex, particularly affecting those over the age of 65. Norovirus...
Jan 15, 2024
Over 65s and those with respiratory illness are urged to take action to protect themselves from sepsis, pneumonia and meningitis 
News update from the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS)
Jan 11, 2024
Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
After serving in the Armed Forces, some people find it hard to adjust to civvy street. If you’re struggling with your mental health and...
Jan 9, 2024
By Your Side service expands to support patients in south east Essex
A maternal mental health service provided by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has expanded to support more people...
Dec 12, 2023
Can I access my GP records online?
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in...
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