Insight bank

Engagement Report: Help Shape the Future of NHS Services in Essex

British Red Cross report on lessons for neighbourhood health from reducing frequent attendance at A&E

Endometriosis: lived experiences of women in Essex

Healthwatch Essex gathered the experiences of women living with endometriosis across Essex. The report highlights the impact of delayed diagnosis, severe pain and poor mental wellbeing, as well as the need for better awareness, faster access to specialist care, and improved support from health services and employers.

Understanding how people feel about getting vaccinated

COPD community asset mapping report

The COPD community asset mapping report explores respiratory health, smoking, housing, fuel poverty and community support in North East Essex.

Frailty community asset mapping report

The frailty community asset mapping report explores falls prevention, loneliness, winter support and independent living in North East Essex.

Mental health community asset mapping report

The mental health community asset mapping report explores suicide prevention, mental health inequalities and community support services in North East Essex.

Community insights into avoidable Emergency Department attendances at Basildon Hospital

Community Mental Health Service user engagement 2026 summary

Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems service user engagement 2026 summary 

Endoscopy Services Insight Summary

Blood testing service survey insight summary

Do you use the NHS App?: Southend Patient Experience

Healthwatch Southend surveyed 95 local residents about their use of the NHS App and any barriers they face accessing digital health services.

Experiences of leaving hospital

This survey was designed to gather feedback from people who have recently been discharged from hospital in the mid and south Essex area, as well as from family members and carers supporting them.

Pharmacy First: Southend Patient Experience

Healthwatch Southend surveyed 121 local residents about their awareness and experiences of Pharmacy First, the national scheme allowing community pharmacists to diagnose and treat seven common conditions.

COPD Community Connectors

The Community Connectors Programme brought together 12 volunteers living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or caring for someone with COPD to help improve care services and reduce health inequalities across Southend, Castle Point and Rochford.

Experiences of breast screening survey feedback summary

This insight report summarises findings from a local survey exploring women’s experiences of breast screening across mid and south Essex.

NHS Change: 10-year plan Insight report

Local insights from mid and south Essex on the Department of Health and Social Care’s NHS change 10-year plan

Improving health equity for patients living with cancer and/or blood disorders

The Patients Association has published a report on working with underserved communities living with cancer and/or blood disorders. This project is funded through a grant from Bristol Myers Squibb.

Health and Care Listening Project

Mid and South Essex NHS commissioned ECVYS to run a listening project with youth groups and organisations in the mid and south areas of Essex, with the aim of getting a better understanding of young people's participation in, and understanding of health and care research.