Overview
If you have concerns about your health, see your GP.
If you need help now, but it's not an emergency, go to NHS online at 111.nhs.uk or call 111.
In an emergency, call 999.
Find services near you
To find your nearest GP, pharmacy, dentist, accident and emergency service and others, go to the NHS website.
Review a health and social care service
You can help to improve local health and social care services by leaving a review on Healthwatch Essex.
Living with a health condition
The NHS website has information to help you:
- find out how to manage long term health conditions
- get answers about taking medication
- look up a specific medication
Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities business plan
Our Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Business Plan (PDF, 591.53 KB) outlines a new way of working for the local public health team. It aims to help us meet growing health and wellbeing challenges. It calls on wider public services, the voluntary and community sector and local businesses to contribute.
Annual public health report
Read our public health report 2025: an economy for levelling up health (PDF, 8.57 MB), from our Director of Public Health.
More information and advice
Visit the NHS website for advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.