Healthwatch Southend

03/12/2025

Are you a patient at Westcliff Medical Centre? The practice needs to find new premises and wants to hear your views about possibly moving to the Valkyrie Primary Care Centre. Find out more about this proposal and what it means for you: https://wix.to/v6uJPU2

Westcliff Medical Centre has been given notice by its landlord that the building premises needs to be vacated by 31 January 2026. The practice has been looking for alternative locations to ensure this change has the least impact on patients and their access to local services. The proposal to minimis...

01/12/2025

Join us as we tackle stigma and promote health for those living with HIV. Educate yourself and others to ensure early diagnosis is attainable for everyone. Discover more about this important issue here: https://wix.to/aYsBCdy

In Southend, around 3% of people are estimated to be living with HIV.This is higher than the national average of 1%. A major issue is late diagnosis, which can harm health and increase the chance of passing HIV to others.HIV affects the immune system and makes it harder to fight infections. Without....

19/11/2025

Happy International Men's day!
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month Let's prioritize wellbeing and encourage open conversations around men's physical and mental health. Remember, many health issues can be prevented! Learn more about this important initiative: https://wix.to/lzzXm4D

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, also known as Movember.This month shines a spotlight on men’s physical and mental health, encouraging men to take charge of their wellbeing and speak up when something doesn’t feel right.Men die, on average, nearly five years earlier than women, and me...

12/11/2025

The Hollies Surgery telephone lines are now operational again. From 8am today, you can reach out for appointments. For more details, visit https://wix.to/UW9vel3

You may have read about the temporary closure of The Hollies Surgery in Benfleet.There are a small number of Southend residents registered at the practice, so we wanted to share some important information from the NHS. This may be useful for family and friends who are patients of the practice. • T...

11/11/2025

Interesting visit to the site of the new diagnostic centre in Southend this morning. When it opens in 2026, it will offer x-rays, CT and MRI scanning, with plans for outpatient clinics and day stay surgery. All without battling for a car-parking space at the Hospital and trying to find your way around the site.

10/11/2025

The British Medical Association has declared a five-day strike for resident doctors starting November 14. If you require urgent healthcare assistance during this time, please utilize NHS 111 online at https://wix.to/JxAgxxZ or call 111 for immediate help.

The British Medical Association has announced five days of strike action by resident doctors. There will be a full walkout beginning at 07:00 on Friday 14 November 2025 and ending at 06:59 on Wednesday 19 November 2025.What can you do to help?● If you need urgent health help, use NHS 111 online (w...

10/11/2025

Supporting our veterans is crucial! If you’ve served in the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy, remember that the NHS is here for you. Inform your GP about your service to ensure you get the specialized healthcare you deserve. Learn more here: https://wix.to/5TCVUv6

At this time of year, it's important to remind those who have served in the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy that healthcare support is available for them. Even if you only served for a few days. Non-mobilised reservists are also regarded as veterans.Let your GP know. This will help your GP to better....

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...