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Mar 21, 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....
Feb 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,...
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)
Dec 19, 2023
Booking a jab “as easy as booking a cab” in NHS App overhaul
The NHS is setting out how it will increase national uptake of lifesaving vaccinations, ensuring millions more people receive protection...
Oct 25, 2023
GP access data - September 2023
NHS Digital produce this information monthly. We’ve looked at the data about GP appointments in Southend for the month of September 2023....
Oct 17, 2023
What is menopause and what are the signs?
With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out...
Oct 10, 2023
What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?
Most adults in England have to pay for their prescriptions. Some items are always free, such as contraceptives; however, most incur a...
Sep 8, 2023
Winter Vaccination Advice from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS)
news update from the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Over 65s and other vulnerable adults are advised to look out...
Sep 5, 2023
Know Your Numbers Week - make the time, ease your pressure...
We would like to share the Mid and South East Essex Integrated Care System's news release about the importance of blood pressure...
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%...
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...
Jan 30, 2023
The Lighthouse Child Development Centre keeping you informed.
EPUT took over the management of children's services at The Lighthouse Child Development Centre in Southend from Mid and South Essex NHS...
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. ...
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...
Jun 19, 2022
999 British Sign Language is now live!
From 17 June 2022, people needing urgent emergency support across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) will be able to...
Apr 13, 2022
Non-emergency Patient Transport Service for Mid and South Essex
In October '21 the five NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in mid and south Essex announced the provider of a new seamless patient...
Mar 25, 2022
Mid & South Essex Foundation Trust News, Children to get more joined-up services
Children and their families will benefit from more joined-up healthcare now that community services at The Lighthouse Children’s...
Mar 21, 2022
NHS England easy read newsletter - issue 15
We are pleased to share NHS England's easy read newsletter issue 15
Jan 3, 2022
NHS England easy read newsletter issue 14
We are pleased to share NHS England's easy read newsletter issue 14
Aug 27, 2021
NHS England Easy Read Newsletter - issue 13
We are pleased to share NHS England's easy read newsletter issue 13.
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