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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.
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Key Southend buildings and landmarks to be lit up in September to encourage people to talk about preventing suicide
From the 4th to the 10 September, organisations, people and communities across Essex are lighting up buildings and landmarks green.
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Know Your Numbers Week 2023
Find out how you could safeguard against a heart attack or stroke as part of ‘Know Your Numbers Week’.
