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Beware: invincible feeling, invisible danger; free blood pressure checks available at local pharmacies - know your numbers
High blood pressure affects millions of people in the UK, with an estimated 88,000 people in mid and south Essex living with the condition undiagnosed.
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Rise in norovirus cases in local hospitals prompts NHS to urge people to treat the winter vomiting bug at home.
The NHS in mid and south Essex is urging local people not to attend A&E or other healthcare settings if they have recently had the winter vomiting and diarrhoea bug norovirus.
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Rooms available to hire at Little Heroes ASD Support Group Hub
Little Heroes ASD Support Group have 3 rooms available to hire, each with a unique quality.
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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.
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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.