Campaigns

Find out more about current health campaigns in mid and south Essex.

Invincible Feeling Invisible Danger

You may feel healthy and strong, but high blood pressure leaves no clues, because it has no symptoms. Knowing you have high blood pressure could prevent life-threatening complications like heart attack and stroke.

Children’s Health Matters

Our Children's Health Matters campaign supports parents and carers in nurturing their children's physical and mental wellbeing, offering guidance for everyday health as well as helping you recognise when your child might need additional care.

Children’s Oral Health

Starting good dental care early helps children maintain healthy teeth for life. Discover practical advice for everything from daily brushing techniques to making dental visits positive experiences, along with tips on tooth-friendly foods and help for teething troubles.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

ABCD of Cancer

It is always important to be aware of any unexplained changes to your body, or signs and symptoms that are unusual for you. Usually the chances are it’s not cancer or serious, but it is important to go and see your GP so that they can check you.

Painkillers Don’t Exist

Managing pain with prescribed medications is common, but our bodies' response changes over time. Long-term opioid use isn't as safe or effective for chronic non-cancer pain as once believed. The Painkillers Don't Exist campaign explains the difference between managing short-term and long-term pain, helping patients make informed choices about safer pain management approaches.

Pneumococcal vaccination

The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses such as pneumonia and meningitis. It's recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, such as babies and adults aged 65 and over.

Urinary Tract Infections

UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections seen in female patients, with over 40 percent of women likely to suffer from one in their lifetime.

Be Prepared For Winter

Are you ready to take action this winter to ensure your well-being and that of your loved ones while also aiding the NHS?