Southend Youth Council shortlisted for The MJ Awards 2025
Southend-on-Sea City Council congratulates Southend Youth Council on their outstanding achievement in being shortlisted for the Community Engagement category of The MJ Achievement Awards 2025.
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Council encourages residents to take control of their health with free HIV tests
Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of free and confidential HIV testing as part of National HIV Testing Week (10 to 16 February).
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HIV Testing Week 2025
Know your status, enjoy safer sex, challenge stigma
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Council promotes cervical health during cervical cancer awareness month
Southend-on-Sea City Council's Public Health Team is urging young people aged 12 to 25 to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to protect against cervical cancer.
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Under 5 years old: workshops run by the Lighthouse Child Development Centre
The Lighthouse Child Development Centre is running workshops and support sessions for families of children under 5 years old.
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Over 5 years old: workshops run by the Lighthouse Child Development Centre
The Lighthouse Child Development Centre is running workshops and support sessions for children between 5 and 18 years old and their families.
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Enhancing the future for young people with SEND in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea City Council is developing a Preparing for Adulthood Strategy for children and young people with SEND. Parent carers and young people are invited to help shape it.
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What do you think about local cancer support? Community Voices
Community360 has been commissioned to work with Macmillan Cancer Support to develop a better understanding of people’s experiences of cancer.
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Free audiobooks for under 25's with SEND
Free audiobooks to children and young people under 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Southend ranks second in country for carer satisfaction in adult social care survey
Southend-on-Sea City Council has achieved notable success in the national 2023/24 Adult Social Care Outcome Framework (ASCOF).
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Health Inequalities Microgrants Fund Now Open!
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System is delighted to announce a new microgrant programme.