

We are holding our Health and Wellbeing Day on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at the Shoebury and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church, located at 90 Thorpedene Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9JD from 9.30am to 4pm
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This Health and Wellbeing day has been carefully planned to give patients lots of helpful health and wellbeing information. All through the day, there will be special talks every hour, covering important topics like improving overall health, managing certain health conditions, and living a healthier lifestyle. Along with these talks, many NHS staff and local healthcare providers will be there to offer expert advice, support, and guidance based on each person’s needs.
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Whether you want to learn how to manage long-term health problems, find tips on preventing illnesses, or connect with local health services, this event will be very helpful. It’s a great chance for people in the community to get important health resources, talk to healthcare professionals, and take steps to improve their health and wellbeing.
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Frontline Essex
Frontline was designed by Uttlesford Citizens Advice, but it is really a large community project where organisations and services sign up to improve people’s knowledge and access to local services.
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Frontline in Essex is funded by Mid and South Essex ICB, Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB, Suffolk and North East Essex ICB, and Essex County Council. Staff employed and volunteering for Frontline Referrals help to run the services.
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If you believe a service could benefit you, you have the option to request a callback (if available) to speak directly with the service or self-refer. A member of the Frontline team will then get in touch with you.
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For more information visit southend-on-sea.essexfrontline.org.uk

Think Pharmacy First
Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first.
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​For more information about different services Pharmacies provide visit www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help

Cost-of-living Support
The Cost of Living Support Booklet is a valuable resource offering a wide range of support for those facing challenging financial decisions and in need of assistance.
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Discover practical help and guidance to navigate these difficult times with confidence.


Blood Pressure
High blood pressure rarely has any symptoms which is why it is called the ‘silent killer’. The only way to know you have the condition is to get your blood pressure measured.
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Norton Place offers blood pressure monitors for home use to patients registered with GP surgeries within the Primary Care Network (PCN). Clinicians may request a 7-day home monitoring period to obtain an average blood pressure reading. If you’re interested in borrowing a blood pressure monitor, please call us at 01702 987800 or visit Reception for assistance.

Cholesterol
High cholesterol is when you have too much cholesterol in your blood, which can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol is a natural fatty substance in your blood. It’s produced in the liver and it's also in some of the foods we eat. 
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If you live in England and are aged 40-74 you can ask for an NHS health check. Your doctor should write to you every five years about this.
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For more information visit our Healthy Heart page.
Contraception/Menopause
Contraception refers to the methods that are used to prevent pregnancy. Some methods of contraception can also be used to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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If you would like to know more information or be added to our waiting list for a coil removal/fitting, implant removal/fitting or pessary removal/fitting please visit our Women's Health page.

