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Shape the future of the NHS - join our discussion on the 10-Year Health plan
You're invited to our discussion on the Change NHS: 10-Year Health plan on Tuesday 28 January 2025, 1-2.30pm at SAVS, Southend, SS1 1BW.
Jan 10


Are you prepared for the festive bank holidays?
Over the festive period, some any of your local healthcare providers may have different opening hours.
Dec 13, 2024


Help us improve breast cancer screening in mid and south Essex
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, but just over half of eligible women attend their screening when invited.
Nov 21, 2024

Want to help shape contraceptive services in Southend and have a chance to win a £10 voucher?
Take part in our research, looking into your experiences of using LARC (long-acting reversible contraception) services in Southend.
Sep 23, 2024

Your invitation to our next Community Assembly!
Join us for our next Community Assembly on Thursday 26 September! We're going to be at The Haven Community Hub between 6pm and 8pm.
Sep 19, 2024

Share your experiences of Pharmacy First and be in with the chance of winning a £10 voucher!
Complete our survey, sharing your experiences of Pharmacy First, and be in with the chance of winning a £10 voucher!
Sep 9, 2024


Monday 29 August is a bank holiday - are you prepared?
Monday 26 August is a bank holiday - make sure you order your repeat prescriptions today to avoid getting stuck.
Aug 15, 2024


We're going to Southend Pride!
We'll be at Southend Pride on Saturday 13 July so come and meet our team, share your feedback, and get information about local NHS health...
Jun 25, 2024


Strike by junior doctors: Thursday 27 June to Tuesday 2 July
Junior doctors at all major hospitals in the mid and south Essex area are scheduled to strike from 7am on Thursday 27 June until 7am on Tues
Jun 25, 2024


Get your spring COVID-19 vaccine by Sunday 30 June
If you are aged 75 and over, are living in a care home for older adults, or have a weakened immune system, you are eligible for a spring COV
Jun 20, 2024


Monday 27 May is a bank holiday - are you prepared?
Monday 27 May is a bank holiday. Have you ordered your prescriptions in advance and know where to get the right care if you need it over...
May 24, 2024


Come and say hi at the Hamlet Court Road in Harmony festival
We're attending the Hamlet Court Road in Harmony festival on Sunday 26 May. Come and share your experiences of using local health and...
May 15, 2024


Update: our Tuesday 14 May library session has been cancelled
Information on our upcoming library events, including the cancellation of the session on Tuesday 14 May
May 13, 2024


Are you prepared for the bank holiday weekend?
There are two bank holidays coming up this month - Monday 6 and Monday 27 May. Have you ordered your prescriptions in advance and know...
Apr 29, 2024


GP access data - January 2024
NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of January 2024....
Mar 21, 2024


Have your say on changes affecting the Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre in Rochford
NHS Mid and South Essex has announced another extension on its consultation for proposed changes to community hospitals to allow more...
Mar 14, 2024


Come and hear the news!
Healthwatch Southend is holding its next Community Assembly on 27 February 2024. We'll be at the SAVS offices in Alexandra Street,...
Feb 14, 2024


Let the NHS know what you think about changes to the Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre
The NHS is planning to change the way the Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (CICC) in Rochford works. At the moment, Southend residents...
Feb 12, 2024


Local NHS services could change!
The NHS in Mid & South Essex has plans to change the way community hospital beds are used. If you live in Southend, this could affect...
Jan 25, 2024

Southend City Council - Learning Disability user voice group meeting
Our next meeting is Wednesday 31st January, 10am at Project 49 in Southend. It is open to all adults over 18 with learning disabilities...
Jan 15, 2024
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