Healthwatch Southend

09/06/2026

East of England Ambulance Service is changing how care is delivered across Essex — focusing on treatment closer to home and earlier specialist decision-making so hospital admission isn’t automatic. Easy read summary here: https://wix.to/tTe6QcR

The East of England Ambulance Service has announced plans to transform how patients receive care across Essex and the wider region, with a greater focus on providing treatment closer to home where appropriate.Under the new Patient Plan, hospital admission will no longer be the automatic outcome for....

03/06/2026

A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers! 💙

As a small team, we rely on the passion, commitment, and generosity of our volunteers to help us make a real difference across Southend. Every conversation, event, and piece of feedback collected helps ensure local people's voices are heard and can influence positive change in health and social care services.

We are incredibly grateful for the time and energy you give. Together, we achieve so much more than we could alone.

Thank you for being part of our Healthwatch Southend family and for helping us create a bigger impact in our community.

02/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a stall at the upcoming SEND Information Day!



Come along to meet our team, ask questions, and discover how we can support you.

Details:

📅 Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026

⏰ Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm

📍 Location: Southend Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ER



No need to book. Just drop-in.

28/05/2026

New blog: Understanding Leukaemia —who it affects, common signs and how treatment can help manage the condition. Read more and share to raise awareness: https://wix.to/XTQ3Z3Q

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, also known as Leukemia or CLL, is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Yearly in the UK, 3,800 to 4,700 people, by population size, around 10–15 people in Southend may be affected annually.Signs and symptomsIt usually develops slowly and is more c...

19/05/2026

Healthwatch is still here for you. A proposed NHS Modernisation Bill could change how patient voices are heard, but until it becomes law our local support and services remain the same. Read more about what this means and how we’ll keep listening: https://wix.to/MNRO2rZ

12/05/2026

Looking after your mind and body matters — especially during times of stress or overwhelm. Our latest blog shares simple ways to support wellbeing in Southend, Read more: https://wix.to/de9K2jv

Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance to talk openly, take time to listen and remind people that help is available.Your Mind and Body Work TogetherAs human beings, our minds and bodies are closely connected and what we feel physically can affect how we feel emotionally.For example: • Poor sleep...

06/05/2026

Come and speak to us about your experience of health and social care in Southend. Discover and explore some of the support services available locally.

30/04/2026

May bank holidays are coming, plan ahead for health in Southend. Read our quick guide for tips to stay well this bank holiday: https://wix.to/P5owWKy

With GP surgeries and some services running reduced hours over the May bank holidays, it’s important to plan ahead and know where to go for help.Many common illnesses like; colds, sore throats, and minor injuries, can be treated at home. Keeping a simple health kit with pain relief, cold remedies,...

10/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month — stress can build quietly and affect anyone. Our new blog, “The Quiet Weight of Stress,” explores common triggers and how to notice the signs before they escalate. Take two minutes to read and check in with yourself today: https://wix.to/Gs7uAc7

April is stress awareness month - an opportunity to rethink how stress affects us.And stress can affect anyone, at any point in life, it doesn’t discriminate and it can build quietly in the background before we even realise how much it’s impacting us. For some people, stress can be triggered by ...

30/03/2026

Healthwatch Southend - Spring Newsletter https://wix.to/g6zYLX0