SEND community engagement events and survey
Tell us about your lived experience of education, health and social care services and hear about local SEND system developments
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NHS Child Health Advice – all in one place and at your fingertips
Any parent, or care giver to a child, will know it’s completely normal to not always know what to do for the best when your child is unwell.
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UKHSA campaign: ‘get winter strong’ with flu and COVID-19 vaccines
National marketing campaign launches, targeting those eligible but still unvaccinated.
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Funding for community groups helps boost health and wellbeing
More than 7,200 residents have felt the health and wellbeing benefits of community projects funded by Active Southend.
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Earlier mental health support announced for thousands nationwide
The government has announced almost £5 million to fund early support hubs nationwide to deliver mental health support for children and young people.
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Defibrillators – and where to find them
Residents are being encouraged to use an interactive map which shows the exact location of all defibrillators in Southend-on-Sea.
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NHS Urges People In Southend To Come Forward for Life Saving Cancer Checks
People in Southend-on-Sea who have had a cough for three weeks or more are being encouraged to contact their GP practice and come forward for lifesaving checks as part of an NHS campaign.
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Solving together: an online conversation about reducing waiting times for children and young people’s mental health services
For the first time, the NHS is launching a month-long online conversation on children and young people’s mental health.
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Domestic abuse service wins regional award
A Southend-based domestic abuse service has been recognised for the vital work they do with a BBC Essex Make a Difference award, after being nominated by a survivor who they helped.
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Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to protect those at-risk
Eligible people are being urged to get their vaccinations against flu and COVID-19 as soon as they are offered.
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Youth Mental Health Day
Tuesday 19 September is Youth Mental Health Day, which encourages understanding and discussion of mental health in young people, enabling them to live happy and healthy lives all year round.