Benfleet Primary Care Network

10/02/2026

Did you know 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges? Let’s make a difference together during ! Every donation helps

06/02/2026

Free NHS App and digital support at Hadleigh Library - starting 20 January and every Tuesday throughout February.

Get 1:1 help to use the NHS App, order repeat prescriptions and build your digital confidence — all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Book today 👇
📞 07966 174 080
📧 connectedpathways.support@nhs.net
👤 Or book through Hadleigh Library

For more support with using NHS digital tools, visit: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/work/primary-care/making-it-easier-to-access-local-gp-services/

05/02/2026

Brave the big talk this . 💬

Opening up about our mental health can be the first step towards getting help.

If you or someone you care about needs support, visit mind.org.uk/TimeToTalkDay

04/02/2026

Today, World Cancer Day is a reminder to come together to take action against cancer. Share your story, support those affected, and advocate for people-centred care. Your voice can inspire change!

World Cancer Day

30/01/2026

Smoking is the leading driver of health inequalities in England. 🚬 It is also one of the three biggest health issues – alongside eating unhealthy food and high blood pressure – that present the greatest health risks. 🤒

There are free tools and further information at the Better Health Quit Smoking website including the Personal Quit Plan. 📱 Answering a few questions can create a tailored plan to help you manage triggers and cravings, see how much money you could save and stay focused on quitting. Click here to find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

27/01/2026

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help – and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life. 📱🥗

Take the quiz now: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

23/01/2026

This week (19 – 25 January) is Cervical Cancer awareness week. This year The Survivors Trust and The Eve Appeal are collaborating as part of the campaign to help raise awareness of the challenges survivors may face when accessing cervical screening. Many survivors find healthcare appointments distressing, particularly appointments which may involve physical examinations such as cervical screening.

The animation was produced in collaboration with our London Survivors Forum members.

It highlights some of the challenges that survivors face when accessing healthcare services and outlines some of the key messaging of our trauma-informed campaign for healthcare professionals. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/qaWRmBSfIxU

You can find out more about the campaign on The Survivors Trust website here: https://thesurvivorstrust.org/checkwithmefirst/

is a London-based campaign run by The Survivors Trust to raise awareness of the challenges that survivors of sexual abuse face when accessi...

16/01/2026

Free NHS App support sessions at Hadleigh Library - starting 20 January and every Tuesday throughout February.

Book a free 1:1 session to download the NHS App, create a login and order repeat prescriptions with friendly support.

Book your slot today 👇

📞 07966 174 080
📧 connectedpathways.support@nhs.net
👤 Or book a session through Hadleigh Library

For more support with using NHS digital tools, visit: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/work/primary-care/making-it-easier-to-access-local-gp-services/

09/01/2026

The NHS App helps you to get well, stay well and manage your health care

Its a simple and secure way to:

💊order repeat prescriptions
📍find NHS services
📋view your GP health record
💬get reminders and messages
and much more…

It's free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can download the NHS App or find the same services on the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

24/12/2025

There may be some changes to the opening hours of NHS services near you this Christmas. 🎁 Make sure you know what to do if you feel unwell.

Find out about:
💊Support from your local pharmacy
👩‍⚕️Evening and weekend appointments from local GP surgeries
📱Go online at 111.nhs.uk or call NHS 111

For more details, visit: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk
/health/support/bank-holiday-services/

24/12/2025

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Benfleet PCN Team 🎅🏼🎄

23/12/2025

🎅 Santa’s stocking essentials (health edition):
🎁 Painkillers – for post-party aches
🎁 Decongestants – because winter loves a blocked nose
🎁 Thermometer – to help you know when it’s time to rest
🎁 Tissues – because Rudolph isn’t the only one with a red nose

Add these to your Christmas shopping list so you’re ready for whatever winter throws your way!

Find more tips: http://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/health/support/bank-holiday-services/