Welcome to NHS South Essex

Want local health advice? Make sure you Choose Well.
NHS South East Essex is urging people to use their common sense and only call 999 for a true emergency need. It is really important that people choose the correct service if they do become unwell. Click here for information about a range of health services that are available in south east Essex.

Keep Warm, Keep Well
Low temperatures can be dangerous, especially for the very young or very old or those with chronic disease.

Follow five top tips to keep warm and well in very cold weather. >>read more

Equality and Diversity
Equality means ensuring that everyone is able to participate in all of our activities and access all health services on an equal footing. Diversity acknowledges that there are differences between people which should be recognised, respected and celebrated. Click here to find out more about Equality & Diversity.

Seasonal flu jab
Find out about the seasonal flu jab and who is suitable to receive it.
Click here to find out more information.

Our Year and Annual Report
Read the key points from our Annual Report and Accounts in Our Year, or the full Annual Report document.

QIPP plan
NHS South East Essex published an integrated QIPP (Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention) plan at its last board meeting (29 September 2011) which details how the whole health system will make productivity savings in light of the difficult financial climate, without compromising patient care.

Click here to read the NHS South East Essex QIPP plan or here for the summary version.

Vital Signs 2010-11
This performance data gives an overview of how NHS South East Essex has performed in relation to the Vital Signs indicators for the NHS and how this compares with the rest of the East of England and the national picture. The information within the paper will inform future discussions and consultations with our partners and with patients and the public, to help determine the future priorities for local health care and health improvement.

Your own personal NHS health trainer... free of charge! - 26 Jan 2012

Would you like to have your own personal NHS health trainer, who can offer you as many as six ‘one to one’ sessions free of charge, along with your own personal health plan? >> read more Tweet