GP talking with patient in NHS Essex clinic

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board

Making health services better in Essex

  • A middle-aged man wearing a T-shirt rolls up his sleeve to receive a vaccination. A healthcare professional wearing blue gloves prepares a syringe and holds a small vial. A plaster is visible on the man’s upper arm, suggesting he has just been vaccinated.

    Covid-19 Spring Boosters

    Eligible residents across Essex are being encouraged to come forward for their Covid-19 spring booster vaccination to help protect those most at risk of serious illness.

  • Safe sleeping for babies

    Learn how to create a safe sleeping environment for your baby, including safer sleep positions, room sharing advice and ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.

  • NHS healthcare professional reviewing medical scan images on a computer in a hospital imaging control room.

    Don’t ignore your cancer screening invitation

    Cancer screening can find early signs of cancer before symptoms develop. Taking part in breast, bowel or cervical screening can help detect cancer sooner and improve treatment outcomes. Screening is free through the NHS and could save your life.

  • Patient having their blood pressure checked by a healthcare professional using a digital blood pressure monitor in a clinic.

    Invincible feeling. Invisible danger.

    High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, but it can quietly damage your heart and blood vessels. Many people feel well and do not realise their blood pressure is high. A quick blood pressure check could help detect problems early and protect your health.