Healthwatch Southend

03/11/2025

Looking for an NHS dentist? The NHS website is a great starting point to find a dentist near you! Here's a list of the NHS dentist currently saying they are seeing new patients.

31/10/2025

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🫀 Heart Health Community Event! 🩺
Join your local Community for a Heart Health Day on Saturday 1st November 2025, from 10am–2pm at Leigh Community Centre.

📍 What’s on:
✔️ Free blood pressure checks
✔️ Heart health information
✔️ Friendly NHS staff on hand for advice

No appointment needed – just drop in!
Let’s take steps together to keep our hearts healthy. ❤️

20/10/2025

It's ADHD Awareness Month. Did you know that there are over 2,000 diagnosed cases of ADHD in our area? Awareness begins with understanding. Learn more about ADHD and how it affects lives: https://wix.to/n02FBZV

In 2024 the NHS reported there were 2,197 people diagnosed with ADHD living in Southend, 976 were aged 17 or younger and 1,221 were adults 18+.What is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by a higher-than-average level of hyperactive beh...

15/10/2025

Pleased to be invited to join the 40th anniversary celebrations for Southend & District Pensioners Campaign

06/10/2025

Find out more about 'You and Your General Practice,' a national patient charter. Learn how this will help patients understand their rights and improve their experiences at GP practices. Explore more here: https://wix.to/pWzV5pS

What is it?You and Your General Practice is a national patient charter developed by NHS England to help patients understand: • What they can expect from their GP practice • How they can get the best support from their GP team • How to provide feedback or raise concernsIt’s designed to be acc...

01/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join us in raising awareness about this critical issue affecting millions. Learn more about how we can all play a role in this fight against breast cancer. Visit us at https://wix.to/0K1bbke

October is breast cancer awareness month, and it is time to get talking about a disease which is mostly prevalent in women but also affects men. Stigma surrounding patients is common but varied and includes fear of discrimination and being stereotyped. Lack of awareness means that late diagnosis is....

25/09/2025

🚨 Attention men!🚨 New research from Healthwatch England reveals many are missing out on the essential NHS Health Check. Prevention is key to staying healthy. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Read more here: https://wix.to/s3Td8cv

New research from Healthwatch England shows that too many men are missing out on the NHS Health Check, which is essential in preventing illness and saving lives. The Government’s consultation on the forthcoming Men’s Health Strategy names cardiovascular disease (CVD) a “big killer” and a pri...

25/09/2025

You've heard the recent news coverage about taking paracetamol during pregnancy. Click on the link to read the Government's advice. If you have any concerns, call 111, or contact your GP.

THE FACTS Q&A Is paracetamol safe to use during pregnancy?  Yes. Current evidence supports the safe use of paracetamol during pregnancy when used as directed.  This advice has been consistent for many years.  The MHRA regularly reviews the safety of

17/09/2025

Healthwatch Southend publishes its Autumn Newsletter

Get protected! Winter is coming, and flu isn't just a bad cold. It can make children seriously unwell, sometimes leading to bronchitis, pneumonia, and hospitalisation. The good news? Free protection is available for the whole family. If you're pregnant, you can protect both yourself and your baby wi...

11/09/2025

The NHS in Mid & South Essex wants to improve mental health crisis services. Have you or someone you care for utilized these services? Your feedback is crucial! Read more and share your experiences. https://wix.to/5ONwFcG

The NHS in Mid & South Essex wants to make sure mental health crisis services work better for everyone. By sharing your experience, whether as a service user or a carer, you’ll help them understand what’s working, what’s not, and how things could be improved.Your feedback will help shape futur...

10/09/2025

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day. Let's work together to raise awareness on how we can make a difference. Read more about how you can help: https://wix.to/YkTcpHL ***dePrevention
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World Su***de Prevention Day is observed annually on 10 September to raise awareness about how individuals and organisations can work together to create a world where fewer people die by suicide.Evidence shows asking someone if they're suicidal can protect them. By asking someone directly about suic...

08/09/2025

Looking for an NHS dentist? Use our simple guide to find one near you. To learn more, visit https://wix.to/RwZy0gr.

Use the NHS website (https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist/) to search for a dentist near you. The site also provides information on which dental practices currently accept new patients, whether they offer urgent appointments, and how others have rated the service.While this is a good sta...