Healthwatch Southend

31/07/2026

Healthwatch Southend attended a special meeting of Southend City Council’s Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee to discuss the future of Norton Place. Norton Place is a vital local health facility for many in Shoeburyness and nearby areas — and residents have raised concerns about potential closure, especially older people and those with disabilities. Read our full update and what the committee discussed: https://wix.to/IZMTSyB

Healthwatch Southend attended a special meeting of Southend City Council’s Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee to discuss the future of Norton Place.Norton Place is seen as an important local health facility for many people in Shoeburyness and nearby areas. Since the possible closure was announ...

31/07/2026

You can help shape the future of dementia support across Southend, Essex and Thurrock. There are over 24,000 people in Essex living with dementia and that number is growing. Share your views to help shape local support and services — every voice matters. Read more and have your say: https://wix.to/NU8JQc2

You can Help shape the future of dementia support across Southend, Essex and ThurrockThere are over 24,000 people in Essex are living with dementia, and that number is expected to grow. That's why it's so important that the voices of people with lived experience help shape the future of local suppor...

24/07/2026

Today’s date is 24/7, which is . Remember that when life is difficult, are there to listen 24/7.

The Samaritans answer a call on average every 10 seconds and operate a 24/7 service to provide a listening ear when people need it the most.

Shout out to these life-saving people who help to prevent su***de every day of the year.

Share their work today raise awareness of this service - you may reach someone who really needs them today.

Read more about the Samaritans and contact information at https://www.samaritans.org/

23/07/2026

Come and tell us your story and have your say at this event 📣

20/07/2026

Changes to parking at Southend Hospital - quick read here: https://www.healthwatchsouthend.co.uk/changes-to-parking-at-southend-hospital

Share this post to help others keep informed.

15/07/2026

Our Annual Report has now been published.

This report highlights the lived experiences, feedback and insights from people across Southend that have influenced improvements in health and social care. Read the full report: https://wix.to/N2AsqvT

13/07/2026

July is Disability Pride Month — a time to celebrate achievements, challenge stereotypes and push for a more inclusive society. Read our short piece on amplifying disabled voices and why reasonable adjustments matter for equality. https://wix.to/vCxNnQB

08/07/2026

Healthwatch Southend has been notified of proposed changes to how NHS GP services are delivered in Shoebury, affecting Norton Place and the Southend East Primary Care Network. Read the full update and what it could mean for local patients: https://wix.to/dUETq7v

On Monday 6th July, Healthwatch Southend was notified about some proposed changes to the way NHS GP services are delivered in Shoebury.These changes involve the Southend East Primary Care Network and its use of Norton Place. Dr Irlam & Tabitha Love, Joint Clinical Directors at Southend East Primary....

03/07/2026

Make this the summer you go smoke free.

If someone you loved smoked, you'd want them to have the support they needed to quit, the same is true for you.
https://www.healthwatchsouthend.co.uk/part-2-love-your-lungs

29/06/2026

Around one in five people in the UK will develop a lung condition during their lifetime.

In Southend-on-Sea, lung conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pneumonia and lung cancer are a particular concern, with rates higher than the national average.
https://www.healthwatchsouthend.co.uk/love-your-lungs-week-take-a-breath-for-your-health