Find support for adults’ mental health, including NHS services, advice, and resources to help you look after your wellbeing. There are a number of services available to support you with your mental health and wellbeing across mid and south Essex. Whether you’re looking for talking therapies, practical courses, community support or telephone guidance, we have options to suit different needs and preferences. Our services range from clinical treatments like cognitive behavioural

You can now refer yourself to a range of services, without needed an appointment at your GP surgery. Referring yourself can offer quicker access to a range of services from physiotherapy to mental health support, making it easier than ever to get the help you need. For more information please visit the following link: https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/health/nhs-self-referral-services-in-mid-and-south-essex/ Services provided: Health and wellbeing services Community pha

At Southend Medical Centre, we are very aware that visiting the GP can, at times, be stressful and concerning for patients. Delays in obtaining appointments and delays during the clinics due to unforeseen circumstances, can also add to these concerns. We always strive to meet patient expectation and deliver the highest standards of healthcare. For the vast majority of our patients, we achieve this, despite the finite resources and steadily increasing demand for services that

Specialist assessment and treatment for people with musculoskeletal conditions and persistent pain is now run by Cora Health in the Southend are. This service offers self-referral via PhysioNow for people aged 18 years or over. Refer yourself for assessment and treatment https://www.corahealth.co.uk/locations/east-of-england/mid-and-south-essex/mid-and-south-essex-referrals/ If you want to make a self-referral but are unable to complete a self-assessment online, or if you hav

This policy is to provide a framework for how Did Not Attend (DNA) Policy will be facilitated within the practice to share information related to Southend Medical Centre. Last updated Feburary 2026. A copy of the full policy can be requested by contacting our administration team. 1. Purpose Missed appointments reduce the availability of clinical time and delay care for other patients. This policy outlines how Southend Medical Centre manages appointments that are not attended

Hepatitis C (HCV) is spread when infected blood enters your body. It is now a curable disease but half of the people who carry the virus are not aware of it. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hepatitis-c/ You might want to consider an easy test if you have ever: • Had a needlestick or sharps injury • Ever had vaccinations, dental or medical treatment (inc. cosmetic surgery) in countries where HCV prevalence is higher • Ever injected any drugs or steroids • Received blood, blood