The early signs of a heart attack can vary – the most common symptoms includes squeezing across the chest and a feeling of unease.

It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.

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Earache? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

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Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help.

The service is effective, confidential and free.

Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

The Kevin Lafferty Lecture Theatre at Basildon Hospital has reopened its doors! Named after former
Consultant General Surgeon Kevin Lafferty, who helped fund the original theatre, this revamped space will enhance training and patient care.

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Southend Hospital has invested £1M in cutting-edge radiology equipment, reducing waiting times and speeding up results.

The new fluoroscopy machine offers clearer scans with lower radiation doses. Elida, Senior Radiographer, said: 'These improvements are a real boost!'

Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. If something in your body doesn’t feel right contact your GP.

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You can keep healthy and prevent a urinary tract infection by having eight drinks a day.

Water is best, but milk, tea, coffee and fruit juice can all count, make sure to watch caffeine and sugar intake.

For more visit: midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/health/campaig…

#DoYourBitEssex

Access to your medical history can transform your care experience. My Care Record allows health and social care professionals to securely access your past health details to better understand your needs.

Find out how at mycarerecord.org.uk

You can keep healthy and prevent a urinary tract infection by having eight drinks a day.

Water is best, but milk, tea, coffee and fruit juice can all count, make sure to watch caffeine and sugar intake.

For more visit: midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/health/campaig…

#DoYourBitEssex

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk.

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Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help.

The service is effective, confidential and free.

Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

Our Dementia hubs run monthly, offering support and information to family, friends, carers and patients with a diagnosis of dementia.

No appointment needed, drop in and visit the team at one of our sites: mse.nhs.uk/dementia-servi…

In need of support and information on dementia? Drop by and meet the team to our monthly Dementia Hubs, no appointment needed: mse.nhs.uk/dementia-servi…

#DementiaActionWeek

The early signs of a heart attack can include squeezing across the chest and a feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.

#HelpUsHelpYou

Ensure you are drinking enough fluids. 6-8 glasses a day is the recommended daily amount.

More top tips to prevent UTIs at midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/health/campaig…

#DoYourBitEssex #NHWeek

In need of support and information on dementia?

Drop by our monthly Dementia Hubs, no appointment needed: mse.nhs.uk/dementia-servi…

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help.

The service is effective, confidential and free.

Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

Insect bite? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. If something in your body doesn’t feel right contact your GP.

For more information on cancer signs and symptoms, go to: nhs.uk/cancersymptoms…