Your health and care

Find a local service

In your local area there are a number of services offering support and advice. Please note that 'local' results displayed here are relative to your postcode

Find a local voluntary service or community group

Livewell Southend is central point for information, advice and guidance on local services and organisations that can help you increase your independence and wellbeing.

NHS 111 Online

NHS 111 Online is here to make it easier and quicker for you to get the right advice or treatment you need, be that for your physical or mental health. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Health A-Z

Information about health conditions and procedures. Please note this information is provided by NHS UK and not necessarily services offered directly by your Primary Care Network.

Know Your Numbers

High blood pressure is very common but it leaves no clues, because it has no symptoms. Knowing you have high blood pressure could prevent life-threatening complications like heart attack and stroke.

Understanding Cholesterol

High cholesterol is when you have too much cholesterol in your blood. It can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Find out what the symptoms of high cholesterol are, what causes it and how to lower your cholesterol levels.

Healthwatch Southend

Healthwatch Southend is your local health and social care champion. They give you a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their locality.

Pharmacy First

Pharmacists can offer advice on a range of illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections and aches and pains.

They can also give advice about medicines. This includes how to use your medicine, worries about side effects or any other questions you have.

If they cannot help you themselves, they can refer you to a GP or other health professional.

Page last reviewed: 10 June 2026
Page created: 13 August 2025