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.
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3 days ago
Public’s confusion over ‘right’ to register with an NHS dentist
Healthwatch England has published new research into people's understanding of NHS dentistry and what they want from the service
Nov 6
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
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
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
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 27
Six month delay to decision on the use of community inpatient beds.
The MSEICB has now announced a six-month delay to the decision on the use of community inpatient beds. Read the latest here.
Sep 24
Specialist healthcare for people with a learning disability
Are you the parent or carer of someone with a learning disability, or autism? Have you had experience of the specialist healthcare...
Sep 23
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.
Sep 20
Healthwatch Southend at the Feel Good Festival
We attended the Feel Good Festival on Saturday 14 September, hosted by Everyone Health Southend. We gathered lots of valuable feedback.
Aug 7
Impact of GP collective action in Southend
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that GPs will take collective action starting from 1 August 2024.
Jul 31
Share your experience and shape future care in the East of England
Are you or someone close to you living with a terminal illness? Take part in East of England survey to share your experience.
Jul 25
Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust 10-year strategy development workshops
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is looking to run virtual workshops with voluntary and community sector colleagues
Jul 25
Healthwatch Southend - summer 2024 newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to know about the latest updates and information from Healthwatch Southend.
Jul 19
Follow up report: Southend Hospital Signs and Maps
In September, a group of our volunteers and staff visited Southend Hospital, where we made some recommendations to the Trust to ensure it...
Jul 19
What has Healthwatch Southend been up to so far this summer?
Alongside other events, we've hosted six library sessions across Southend and helped out at Southend City Council’s slipper swap.
Jul 18
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 18
Healthwatch Southend at Southend Pride!
We attended Southend Pride on Saturday 13 July, where we had the chance to speak with many of you and hear your feedback
Jul 17
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.
Jul 11
Annual report 2023/24: What we've been doing over the last year
We're pleased to publish our Annual Report for 2022-23. The regulations relating to Healthwatch mean we have to do this each year
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