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What is Livewell Southend?

This is Southend's health and wellbeing website. You can find information and advice on how to stay well, as well as links and contact details for people who can help. You can also find:

  • community groups
  • details of organisations who can support children or adults with various health and wellbeing issues
  • services that can provide support for children and adults
  • information, advice and guidance on local services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

To sign up for for the monthly Livewell newsletter, which summarises key news and events,  please visit Email Updates from Southend-on-Sea City Council, add your email address and select "Livewell: What's New?". You can also select other council-affiliated newsletters you are interested in from here too.

Latest news

  • Emergency alert test

    At 3:00pm on Sunday 7 September, mobile phones may emit a loud sound, vibrate, or read out an emergency alert even if they are set to silent.

  • Therapy Services Offer for Southend Schools

    Southend schools now have access to an updated range of therapy services delivered in partnership by Southend-on-Sea City Council and Essex Partnership University NHS Trust.

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Every Mind Matters

Giving you you simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind and get more out of life.

From how to deal with stress and anxiety, to boosting your mood or sleeping better.

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Find Your Local Pharmacy or GP

Visit the NHS website to looks for services available near you, such as vaccinations, mental health services and prescriptions.

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NHS Health Checks

The NHS Check is like a MOT for people.

Once every five years, it measures your circulatory and vascular health. It looks for factors that could mean you are at higher risk of: diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke,dementia.