Browsing: Health & Wellbeing

A Music of the World charity concert at the Raddison Park Inn on October 18 will bring together musicians and medics to raise £10,000 for prostate cancer research at Southend Hospital. Organised by local musicians Trevor Taylor and Tom Gough alongside clinical oncologist Dr Imtiaz Ahmed, the event promises a night of jazz, classical, folk, and Indian music — all in support of groundbreaking local cancer research.

The Council has been officially awarded UNICEF UK’s Baby Friendly Gold accreditation, recognising the city’s commitment to giving babies and…

The Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust has launched the McAdden Sanctuary in Southend, a calm and welcoming space offering emotional, practical, and holistic support for anyone affected by breast cancer.

Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust took to the pitch at Parsloes Park in Dagenham last week, raising vital awareness of male breast cancer with more than 1,000 visitors at the Leisure United facilities.

As children return to schools and nurseries for the autumn term, the NHS in mid and south Essex is sharing…

With around 4,500 people and their families suffering the devastating impacts of heart attacks and strokes each year, NHS Mid and South Essex is encouraging residents to get their blood pressure checked this Know Your Numbers Week.

Local coastal towns Southend-On-Sea and Canvey Island will be joining the Coastal Navigators Network (CNN) in September 2025.

More patients in mid and south Essex are reporting positive experiences and taking advantage of new ways to access their GP practice.

The British Medical Association has announced five days of strike action by resident doctors – formerly known as junior doctors. There will be a full walkout beginning at 07:00 on Friday 25 July 2025 and ending at 07:00 on Wednesday 30 July 2025.

Following careful review of all feedback and the evidence presented, NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has today,…