Essex £50m NHS legal claims bill
This report just in from BBC News: In the past two years, more than £50m has been paid out following legal claims against the NHS in Essex. This figure includes …
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“Don’t Sweat It, Get Tested” – NHS Essex Chlamydia Screening
The first event in an exciting new campaign to increase awareness of chlamydia was an overwhelming success. NHS South East Essex launched the ‘Don’t Sweat It, Get Tested’ campaign on …
Read MoreNHS Exercise Referral Scheme in South East Essex
The Exercise Referral Scheme is run jointly by the NHS and local leisure centres. Exercise can help weight loss, help control diabetes, enhance the immune system, slow the reduction in …
Read MoreBreast Screening Campaign Launched in Essex
NHS South East Essex, in partnership with Southend University Hospital, is launching a new breast screening campaign to encourage women to attend mammogram appointments. Mammograms can detect small changes in …
Read MoreLOCAL RESIDENTS SET TO BENEFIT FROM “WHEELY” GOOD PARTNERSHIP WITH WHIZZ-KIDZ!
Nearly 400 young people in south east Essex who require a wheelchair to help them with their long term mobility needs are to benefit from an innovative partnership between NHS …
Read MoreBetter Health And Wellbeing For People With Learning Disabilities in Essex
Have your say about better health and wellbeing for people with learning disability and family carers People across the east of England are being invited to have their say on …
Read MoreChlamydia Testing Kits To Hit Essex Doormats
Young people to receive kits and letters in postal campaign. One in twelve sexually active young people aged under the age of 25 test positive for Chlamydia making it one …
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Essex Clinician Recognised As One Of The Top 10 Breast Surgeons In The UK
SOUTHEND, ESSEX, 30 JULY 2010 – Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Venkat Ramakrishnan, who practices at BMI Southend Private Hospital, has been chosen as one of the UK’s top 10 …
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Future Needs For Commissioning Health Services In Essex
Pam Court, Chief Executive at NHS South West Essex has been appointed to lead a transformation programme for healthcare services across Essex. To reduce NHS management costs and prepare for …
Read MoreEssex Men’s Health Week
Being healthy is important for everybody no matter what your age or gender. But men, especially those over 40, are less likely to seek help and advice on health issues. …
Read MoreLocal Parents Encouraged To Use Walking Buses During Walk To School Week
As part of Walk to School Week (17-21 May) local Change4Life partners are encouraging parents and students to take advantage of local walking bus schemes. Walk to School Week encourages …
Read MoreFIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW TO GIVE YOUNG CHILDREN A HEALTHY START IN LIFE
Local families are invited to come along to Kids Kingdom, Southend on Thursday 15th April 10am-6pm to find out more about MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…Do it!), an initiative helping families …
Read MoreEssex MEND Give Advice on Surviving the Easter Egg Binge
Local obesity experts have launched some top tips for families on surviving chocolate overload at Easter Time. A set of top tips to help overweight children and their families living …
Read MoreEssex Mum’s Become Certified Breastfeeding Support Volunteers
Ten women in south east Essex will be celebrating on 10 March as they receive official certificates enabling them to become breastfeeding support volunteers. All of the new recruits have …
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