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Mini-huddle set to be Fin-tastic!
Havens Hospices is inviting local schools, youth groups and community projects to join in the brrrilliant fun and decorate a baby penguin as part of its Waddle-on-Sea art trail.
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National RSV vaccination programme announced
A national respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly people will save lives in the UK.
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New round of Household Support Fund with dedicated pensioner support announced
Southend-on-Sea City Council is launching a new round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) from October 2024 to March 2025, with a strong focus on supporting pensioners with rising living costs.
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Southend Pier hosts inspiring celebration for learning disabilities community
A vibrant and heart warming event was held last week on Southend Pier to celebrate individuals with learning disabilities from across the city.
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Innovative digital tool launched to enhance local health and social care services
Patients will benefit from improved health and care services as local NHS and social care services across mid and south Essex have come together to launch a new digital tool.
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Join us in ‘Creating hope through light’ across Essex from 9th – 13th September
From the 9th to the 13th September, organisations, people and communities in Essex are lighting up buildings and landmarks green, as part of the ‘Creating hope through light’ event.
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Southend Slipper Swap returns to help prevent falls
Southend-on-Sea City Council are inviting older and frail residents to exchange their worn-out slippers for a free brand-new pair, to help reduce trips and falls in the home.
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Children’s Occupational Therapy Team service changes
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) Children’s Occupational Therapy Team is undergoing some changes to the way the service is run in line with the rest of Essex.
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New Speech and Language Therapy Team `link SLT model`
The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Team is launching a new way of working with schools from September 2024.
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Whooping cough cases rise to over 10,000
UKHSA urges pregnant women to get vaccinated to protect their newborn babies as whooping cough cases rise to over 10,000.
