Covid-19 and the mental health of children and young people
How do you think Covid-19 has affected the mental health of children and young people in Southend? Tamsin Ford, Professor of Child and...
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Aug 7, 2023
GP access data - June 2023
NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of June 2023. 75%...
Jun 6, 2023
GP access data - April 2023
NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of April 2023. ...
Apr 3, 2023
Problems with letters to GPs
A problem with IT systems at Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meant that some patient discharge summaries and clinic...
Mar 21, 2023
GP access data - Jan 2023
NHS digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of Jan 2023. We...
Mar 20, 2023
Royal Association for Deaf People in Southend help Healthwatch Southend with their work
The Royal Association for Deaf (RAD) people in Southend are holding an event for deaf people to share their personal experiences, good or...
Mar 16, 2023
Coronavirus is still with us: vulnerable to be offered spring jab
Although COVID-19 infections at last seems to be reducing, local doctors, nurses and clinicians are warning it is still alive and kicking...
Feb 6, 2023
Have you had problems with your back or joints?
Mid and South Essex residents are being asked to give their views about musculoskeletal (MSK) services. MSK conditions affect bones,...
Jan 31, 2023
Meet the South East Essex Alliance
Date & Time: Monday 20th February from 11am to 1pm Location: Microsoft Teams online (hosted by SAVs) Book your place The South East...
Jan 17, 2023
Mid and South Essex ICS - Join our Sepsis,Pneumonia and Long COVID awareness training
Free training available for parents and/or carers who support adults with learning difficulties and/or neurodisabilities. Find out...
Jan 17, 2023
GP access data - Oct/Nov 2022
NHS digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of November 2022. ...
Jan 9, 2023
Share your experience of accessing NHS Dentistry
Why? Earlier last year year, you might have seen a BBC News report about NHS dentistry shortages across the country, including in...
Nov 17, 2022
Healthwatch Southend's Autumn 2022 Newsletter
In this issue we are looking at the new Integrated Care System (ICS), Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), Integrated Care Board (ICB),...
Nov 17, 2022
Local residents urged to keep active this winter
To mark ‘Self Care Week 2022,’ the local NHS, in partnership with Active Essex, is promoting several resources and opportunities to help...
Oct 26, 2022
‘Do Your Bit’ by boosting your immunity with a flu vaccine and covid-19 booster
Health leaders are warning of a “twindemic” with the risk of both COVID-19 and flu circulating at high levels, potentially at the same...
Sep 21, 2022
GP access data - July 2022
NHS digital produce this information monthly. We formatted the data into an easy read format to reflect our locality. The publication...
Aug 7, 2022
Copy of GP access data - June 2022
NHS digital produce this information monthly. We formatted the data into an easy read format to reflect our locality. The publication...
Jul 17, 2022
Latest GP patient survey
The latest GP patient survey shows that overall satisfaction with services has fallen and more people are avoiding making an appointment.
Jun 19, 2022
Shoebury Health Centre
The two GP surgeries based at Shoebury Health Centre need to move to new premises as their current building is in poor condition. Even...
May 4, 2022
New drop-in sessions for Ukrainian Refugee Families
Southend Borough Council announce drop-in sessions for Ukrainian Refugee families Downloads Healthwatch Southend are dedicated to...
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