We are at the forefront of moves towards service integration and work closely with other professionals including GPs, district nurses, midwives, dementia services and drug and alcohol services to improve the delivery of health services and ensure a positive patient experience. We have received national praise for our work around mental health and our innovative service for care home patients.

Southend-on-Sea is the one of the largest conurbations in the East of England and the closest seaside resort to London. It is located on the north side of the Thames estuary approximately 40 miles east of central London, and is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point.

The borough has seven miles of award-winning beaches and coastal nature reserves. There are more than 80 parks and green spaces and 14 conservation areas. The borough is also home to the longest leisure pier in the world. Around six million tourists come to Southend each year, generating income revenues estimated at £350 million.

Southend CCG are part of a group of CCGs who have announced major plans to improve GP services – and bring more doctors to mid and south Essex.

The primary care strategy aims to:

• Make it quicker and easier for patients to be seen locally by NHS professionals
• Reduce pressure on GPs so they can focus on patients with the greatest need
• Improve the recruitment of GPs and other healthcare professionals to mid and south Essex

Click here to read the full strategy.