Public Health, Southend-on-Sea City Council. Helping the population live healthily. Retweets not necessarily endorsements. #OneYouSouthend

Southend-on-Sea
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🎀 Women aged 50–70 are invited for FREE NHS breast screening. Screening saves lives, but fewer than half attend their first appointment. Missed yours? You can still book, even if it was years ago. 💗 See comments for more info. #BreastScreening #NHS
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Healthy Southend retweeted
October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth. Despite being the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the UK, liver cancer is often overlooked. Help us raise awareness through October. Find out how to get involved here: livercanceruk.org/liver-canc… @livewellonsea @SouthendCityC
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Healthy Southend retweeted
Well said 👏👏👏 #GCSE #ResultsDay
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Brushing twice a day keeps tooth decay away! Join Southend's public health team during National Smile Month (12 May–12 June) for oral health advice at Southend Family Centres. First session: Cambridge Road Family Centre, 16 May, 12–2:30pm. @SouthendSN @PHSouthend
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Healthy Southend retweeted
Tests and exams can be a difficult part of school life for children and young people. As exam season starts, you can help your child cope with stress. Visit the NHS website for help and advice. ➡️ nhs.uk/mental-health/childre…
More than 250,000 students have received help from the NHS for a range of issues, from anxiety or sleep difficulties, ahead of GCSE and A Level exams. Find out more about how we’re helping young people do as well as they can in their exams. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2025/05/nhs-t…
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A health and wellbeing event is being held at Victoria Plaza Shopping Centre on Saturday 18 January from 10am – 2pm. Come along for a free blood pressure check, healthy eating and exercise advice, stop smoking support and more. Further info: orlo.uk/lCTQZ @PHSouthend
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New year, new healthier you! A health and wellbeing event is being held at The Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on Saturday 18 January from 10am – 2pm ✨ Find out more:👉orlo.uk/FgaDt
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A great way for the young people of Southend to get creative: '99 by 19' offers 99 creative activity ideas for young people up to the age of 19. Build your confidence, your creativity and try doing something new! For further details, please visit: 99by19southend.co.uk/the-lis…
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A health and wellbeing event is being held at Victoria Plaza Shopping Centre on Saturday 18 January from 10am – 2pm. Come along for a free blood pressure check, healthy eating and exercise advice, stop smoking support and more. Further info: orlo.uk/f0KaA @PHSouthend
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Healthy Southend retweeted
Calling all schools and families across the UK – it's only 1 month to go until Place2Be's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! Don't forget to download our free resources to take part in the week and explore this year’s theme: ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’. 👉 bit.ly/49Ieb5i
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Healthy Southend retweeted
Need free activity ideas for the weekend? Head down to your nearest @southendlibrary and pick up a 99 by 19 booklet for activity ideas to build children & young people's confidence. Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/Ygfdx
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Healthy Southend retweeted
Scrolling online and constantly comparing yourself to others? You’re not alone. ✨ Here are some tips. Learn more in ‘How to #ControlYourScroll’ by Dr. Nihara Krause MBE 🌟stem4.org.uk/youthmentalheal… #ControlYourScroll #YMHD #YouthMentalHealthDay #stem4YMHD
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Healthy Southend retweeted
stem4's Youth Mental Health Day is tomorrow 💜 Get ready by downloading our social media pack and planning ways you will mark the day 🫶 stem4.org.uk/youthmentalheal… #stem4YMHD #YMHD #YouthMentalHealthDay #ControlYourScroll
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In response to concerns about the impact of online misogyny, Brook Southend will be delivering a training on Understanding Masculinity and Misogyny on 5th September. This session is free to those working in Southend! Book your place on Eventbrite now: tinyurl.com/4hp3rj6c
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We have teamed up with @HeyGirlsUK environmentally friendly and sustainable period products to help tackle period poverty and we need your views. By sharing your experiences and insights, you’re helping to shape local services and support. orlo.uk/gM7YN
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Healthy Southend retweeted
It’s Men’s Health Week, remember this 🩵 Men, It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to show emotion. It’s okay to be emotional. It’s okay to feel sad. It’s okay to be okay. It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to feel. It’s okay to grieve. It’s okay to tell someone you’re struggling. It’s okay to talk. It’s okay to struggle. It’s okay to fail. It’s okay to feel lost. It’s okay to talk about your mental health.
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Healthy Southend retweeted
It's exam season. And that means – stress. For those taking exams. And for their loved ones, doing their best to be supportive. If you're struggling, you're not alone. Find out how to cope with exam stress here➡️ bit.ly/3USOF7J
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A free community event and walk-in children and young person vaccination clinic is taking place on 28 May between 10am and 3:30pm, at the Civic Centre, Southend. No appointment necessary – just drop-in on the day. More info: orlo.uk/CommunityEvent_xnr3b @MSEssex_ICS @EPUTNHS
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Building a strong bond with your baby makes them feel loved and secure, laying the foundations for their future mental health and happiness. For tips and advice visit nhs.uk/.../baby/baby-basics/…
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Healthy Southend retweeted
Not enough is known about Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). We'll be shining a spotlight on ARFID for #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek next week! ARFID, like any eating disorder, is complex. Find out more ARFID👇 bit.ly/3UKoBvR #WeAreNotBeingFussy #ARFID
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