Healthwatch Southend

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...

04/09/2025

Do you or someone you care for live with a disability or long-term condition? NHS England is developing a new system – the Reasonable Adjustments Digital Flag – and is inviting people with lived experience to help shape how it's used and explained.

Join as much or as little as you’re able—your contribution matters.Do you or someone you care for live with a disability or long-term condition? NHS England is developing a new system – the Reasonable Adjustments Digital Flag – and is inviting people with lived experience to help shape how i...

26/07/2025

Getting some feedback about what the NHS should look like

24/07/2025

Attention everyone!🚨 The British Medical Association has announced a five-day strike action by resident doctors, starting on July 24th. This will be a full walkout impacting healthcare across the country. Read more about what this means for you [here](https://wix.to/fpJQI1Q