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Public Health Essex

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Working towards a healthier #Essex this Public Health page will bring you updates of local health campaigns and services.
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NHS Healthy Start Scheme (@nhshealthystart) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you pregnant or do you have children under the age of four? You could qualify for NHS Healthy Start to help you buy healthy food and milk. You could also get free Healthy Start vitamins. Find out if you're eligible here: healthystart.nhs.uk

Are you pregnant or do you have children under the age of four? 

You could qualify for NHS Healthy Start to help you buy healthy food and milk. You could also get free Healthy Start vitamins. Find out if you're eligible here: healthystart.nhs.uk
Maldon District CVS (@maldoncvs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Worn and ill-fitting slippers are a major cause of trips and falls in the elderly. If you're at risk of a fall, come along to our Slipper Upgrade Event on Thursday 23rd January at Burnham Community in a Cup between 12-4pm to see if you're eligible for a FREE pair of slippers.

Worn and ill-fitting slippers are a major cause of trips and falls in the elderly. If you're at risk of a fall, come along to our Slipper Upgrade Event on Thursday 23rd January at Burnham Community in a Cup between 12-4pm to see if you're eligible for a FREE pair of slippers.
NHS (@nhsuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Here are some tips to help you make your cervical screening more comfortable. If you do feel embarrassed, you’re not alone. But don’t worry – talk to your doctor or nurse who can help put you at ease. #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek

Essex Sexual Health Service (@essex_shs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Big news 📣 National HIV Testing Week kicks off Monday, 10 February! Testing is free, quick, and easy—plus, you can even do it from home. Visit orlo.uk/CfbtQ for HIV information and support. #ITEST #HIVTestingWeek #EssexSexualHealth

Big news 📣 

National HIV Testing Week kicks off Monday, 10 February! 
Testing is free, quick, and easy—plus, you can even do it from home. 

Visit orlo.uk/CfbtQ for HIV information and support.

#ITEST #HIVTestingWeek #EssexSexualHealth
Mental Health Foundation (@mentalhealth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Kindness is at the heart of our communities, and has mental health benefits because of the positive effects on our self-esteem, relationships, and optimism. As you go about your day, take a moment to consider how you can make your day full of kindness. 💜

Kindness is at the heart of our communities, and has mental health benefits because of the positive effects on our self-esteem, relationships, and optimism.

As you go about your day, take a moment to consider how you can make your day full of kindness. 💜
Public Health Essex (@essexph) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Aged between 11 and 25? We want to hear from you! What do you think about big topics like relationships, sexual health and how you use the internet? Please take a few mins to complete the relationships, sex and health education survey 👇 ow.ly/ELYg50UIq2t

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Did you know you can test for HIV at home? National HIV Testing Week kicks off 10 February. Find out how to test bit.ly/3BGkvOg #ITEST #HIVTestingWeek

Essex Sexual Health Service (@essex_shs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 Free Training Opportunity – HIV Awareness in Care Homes Want to improve your understanding of HIV and how to provide the best support for residents living with HIV? 📲 Secure your place now: orlo.uk/8yhHQ #HIVAwareness #CareHomeTraining #EndHIVStigma

📢 Free Training Opportunity – HIV Awareness in Care Homes 

Want to improve your understanding of HIV and how to provide the best support for residents living with HIV?

📲 Secure your place now: orlo.uk/8yhHQ

#HIVAwareness #CareHomeTraining #EndHIVStigma
NHS SNEE ICB - north east Essex (@sneeicb_nee) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re encouraging people over 75 to get an RSV vaccination - and protect themselves against illness. There are lots of walk-in clinics taking place across the patch in the coming weeks - sneevaccine.org.uk/rsv-walk-in-cl… Public Health Essex CVS Tendring Community360 EPUT Colchester City Council

We’re encouraging people over 75 to get an RSV vaccination - and protect themselves against illness. 

There are lots of walk-in clinics taking place across the patch in the coming weeks - sneevaccine.org.uk/rsv-walk-in-cl…

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NHS SNEE ICB - north east Essex (@sneeicb_nee) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🧼 #Norovirus spreads easily. There is lots of it around right now. Washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water can help limit the spread 🏠 You remain infectious for 48 hrs after symptoms stop and should stay home at this time Public Health Essex

🧼 #Norovirus spreads easily. There is lots of it around right now. Washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water can help limit the spread
🏠 You remain infectious for 48 hrs after symptoms stop and should stay home at this time

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NHS SNEE ICB - north east Essex (@sneeicb_nee) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With half-term holidays fast approaching, people are being reminded about the winter guide to local NHS services. Packed with information about locally available services if you or a family member become unwell. ow.ly/HV4P50UYk9q Community Pharmacy Essex Public Health Essex Tendring Council

With half-term holidays fast approaching, people are being reminded about the winter guide to local NHS services.

Packed with information about locally available services if you or a family member become unwell.

ow.ly/HV4P50UYk9q

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Essex Sexual Health Service (@essex_shs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉 Fact 🎉 If you have HIV, finding out means you can start treatment and stay healthy. Testing is the only way to know your HIV status Order your FREE test kit now orlo.uk/QESjd #ITEST #HIVTestingWeek #EssexSexualHealth

🎉 Fact 🎉

If you have HIV, finding out means you can start treatment and stay healthy.

Testing is the only way to know your HIV status 

Order your FREE test kit now orlo.uk/QESjd

#ITEST #HIVTestingWeek #EssexSexualHealth
Essex Sexual Health Service (@essex_shs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🤰 Unplanned pregnancy? You’re not alone. 💕 Essex Sexual Health Service offers confidential advice 🌟 💻 Learn more bio our recent blog: orlo.uk/xIIqn #YouAreNotAlone #UnplannedPregnancy #SupportMatters #EssexSexualHealth

🤰 Unplanned pregnancy? You’re not alone. 💕

Essex Sexual Health Service offers confidential advice 🌟

💻 Learn more bio our recent blog: orlo.uk/xIIqn

#YouAreNotAlone #UnplannedPregnancy #SupportMatters #EssexSexualHealth
NHS Healthy Start Scheme (@nhshealthystart) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Beans and pulses are a great source of protein - and one of the things you can get with NHS Healthy Start. You could get from £4.25 a week towards healthy foods and milk for your family. 📱Find out if you're eligible for the NHS Healthy Start scheme: healthystart.nhs.uk

Beans and pulses are a great source of protein - and one of the things you can get with NHS Healthy Start. 

You could get from £4.25 a week towards healthy foods and milk for your family. 

📱Find out if you're eligible for the NHS Healthy Start scheme: healthystart.nhs.uk
Public Health Essex (@essexph) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Aged between 11 and 25? We want to hear from you! What do you think about big topics like relationships, sexual health and how you use the internet? Please take a few mins to complete the relationships, sex and health education survey 👇 ow.ly/ELYg50UIq2t

NHS Healthy Start Scheme (@nhshealthystart) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you’re eligible for NHS Healthy Start, you can use your card as soon as it’s activated. Keep it safe so it’s ready for when you need it – even if that’s not every week. Check eligibility: 🍎 healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/

If you’re eligible for NHS Healthy Start, you can use your card as soon as it’s activated. Keep it safe so it’s ready for when you need it – even if that’s not every week.

Check eligibility: 🍎 healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/
NHS SNEE ICB - north east Essex (@sneeicb_nee) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There are dozens of RSV vaccination walk-in clinics scheduled to take place over the coming weeks - see dates, times, locations and eligibility here - sneevaccine.org.uk/rsv-walk-in-cl… Public Health Essex Community360 CVS Tendring Tendring Council

Healthwatch Essex (@hwessex) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We have a new Women's Forum, have your say in our upcoming focus group! 📍Greenstead Community Centre, Hawthorne Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3QE Friday 6th June 2025 12.30pm - 2.30pm For more info, contact our Engagement Officer, Mel. Email: [email protected]

We have a new Women's Forum, have your say in our upcoming focus group!

📍Greenstead Community Centre, Hawthorne Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3QE
Friday 6th June 2025
12.30pm - 2.30pm

For more info, contact our Engagement Officer, Mel. 
Email: melanie.archer@healthwatchessex.org.uk