Southend Medical Centre

30/01/2026

Are you a patient at Scott Park Surgery, Southend Medical Centre, Prince Avenue Surgery, The Valkyrie Surgery or Westcliff Medical Centre? We're looking for patients to join our Virtual Patient Group, to help us continue to improve our services to meet the needs of our community.
Interested? www.westcentralpcn.nhs.uk/virtual-views

30/01/2026

🛍✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🛍

Join Folk and Bespoke in Leigh-on-Sea this February for a vibrant Artisan Craft Fair!

Enjoy a fresh mix of independent makers and time served craftspeople every month, offering thoughtful, ethical and beautifully made pieces you won’t find on the high street.

Whether you’re hunting for the perfect Valentine’s gift or just fancy a browse, come along to celebrate creativity and support small businesses. 💘

📆 Saturday 14 February | 10am - 3pm
📌 Leigh Community Centre
✅ Free entry
👉 www.visitsouthend.co.uk/artisan-craft-fair

30/01/2026

🙌 Volunteers Needed! 🙌
Would you like to make a real difference in your community? We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to join us at St Vincent’s Centre, Southend. 💙

30/01/2026

Looking for ways to get active as a family?

Join the Welcome Weekend at Southend Leisure Centre on 31st Jan & 1st Feb!
Free gym access
Fitness classes
Family swim & soft play
Café power hours with discounts

It’s the perfect weekend to explore what the centre has to offer.
https://orlo.uk/jun3D

24/01/2026

Join the fun at Southend Leisure Centre’s Welcome Weekend
Looking for a great way to get active, explore new activities, and enjoy a family friendly day out?
Head over to Southend Leisure Centre for their Welcome Weekend on Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February to take part in free gym activities.
Find out more and plan your visit here:
https://orlo.uk/xDOx4

24/01/2026

Next week we'll be at the Southend Citadel Salvation Army providing information about our all-age service! If you're at the event, pop by to say hello, and maybe even get a free HIV test! 🩸

24/01/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you’re not sure where to go, use NHS 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.
Call, go online at https://orlo.uk/HjUo7 or use the NHS App.

24/01/2026

24/01/2026

🌟 Volunteer Cooks Needed! 🌟

We are looking for dedicated volunteer cooks to help prepare meals for our Kindness Kitchens.

Would you or your business like to get involved and cook meals for those in need?
We especially need volunteers on Saturdays and Sundays.

This is a wonderful way to give back to the community and support people who need it most.

Call us on 01702 592980
Email anasr@svp.org.uk

Join us and make a real difference! 💛

24/01/2026

📢 Need to see a dentist urgently? 🦷

Phone 111 if you need urgent dental care. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

Find a list of conditions and other info: https://orlo.uk/mRUMp

24/01/2026

From March 2025, if you're over 18 and have a blood test in the Emergency Departments at Broomfield, Southend or Basildon hospital, we will check to see if you have a blood borne virus (BBV). The viruses we'll test for are HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

It is an 'opt-out' test, meaning we will screen blood tests from everyone over 18 unless you tell us not to. This testing is part of an NHS project to detect people living with these viruses in areas of the country where HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are most common.

https://orlo.uk/S0WKx

23/01/2026

Margaret, 75, has always thought of herself as a practical and independent person. But when her husband died in 2023 and she lost his pension, Margaret started struggling with her finances and her mental wellbeing.

Fortunately, she got in touch with our Advice Line, who were able to identify several benefits she hadn’t realised she could claim, and the extra money made the world of difference.

“Now, my bills are getting paid, which is the main thing. Without Age UK, it would have been ten times worse – I've got no worries now."

Read Margaret’s story to learn about the benefits she received and how Age UK could help you too: https://bit.ly/4b9aSH4