Active Essex – Inspiring an Active, Healthy County
Active Essex is the physical activity and sport partnership for Essex, Southend, and Thurrock. Their goal is simple: to get people moving more, improving health, wellbeing, and community connection. What...
Essex Wellbeing Service
Need Support Beyond the GP? We Recommend Essex Wellbeing Service If you’re looking for help with your health and wellbeing, you don’t always need to see a doctor. The...
Hay fever Advice
Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) is a common allergic reaction to pollen, typically affecting people in spring and summer. Symptoms can include: Sneezing Runny or blocked nose Itchy, red, or...
HRT Prescription Exemption – What You Need to Know
From 1 April 2023, patients in England can benefit from a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC), making HRT more affordable for those who need it long-term. What...
Maternity Services
Refer yourself for NHS Pregnancy and Maternity Care by clicking here For information about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth, Please click here. If you are pregnant...
Mental Health Help
If you’re feeling that your mental health is getting worse, please call the surgery first. Our team is here to offer guidance on the best next steps or direct you...
Mental Health in Pregnancy
Being pregnant is a big life event and it is natural to feel a lot of different emotions. But if you’re feeling sad and it’s starting to affect your life,...
Musculoskeletal (MSK)
Physiotherapy Self-referral If you are an adult registered with a Mid Essex GP practice, you can now self-refer to physiotherapy for any musculoskeletal problem, subject to the local NHS service criteria. Whether you feel you need physiotherapy or a healthcare professional has recommended it, we would encourage...
Pharmacy First
The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for...
Sexual Health
Essex Sexual health Service Whatever age, gender or sexuality, they can provide free, confidential and non-judgemental services for everyone in Essex. Essex Sexual Health Service website Telephone- 0300 003 1212...
Smoking Cessation
Essex Wellbeing Service Visit the website here for help with stopping smoking Telephone- 0300 303 9988 Email- provide.essexwellbeing@nhs.net The benefits of stopping smoking grow over time: After 20 minutes The...
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Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.
NHS Live Well
Live Well – NHS NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.
Acute medical conditions
Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a...
Date published: 4th April, 2025
Date last updated: 4th April, 2025