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We are an independent charity set up under the Health & Social Care Act 2012 (updated in 2022) and we use your voice to improve health and care in Essex. We undertake high-quality research and engagement to uncover your experience of services and use it to shape health and care.
We can help you find out about and access health and social care services through our Information & Guidance Service. Call 0300 500 1895 or text 07712395398. Check out how to get involved!
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Meet UsLatest news
Tea and Talk at Toby’s
13th January 2026
Making Fitness Work for Me: Understanding Reasonable Adjustments
9th January 2026
Winter Wraparound 2026
6th January 2026
Where are the team in the New Year?
5th January 2026
Common Misconceptions I Face — And What They Really Mean
12th December 2025
Celebrating the Healthwatch Essex Research Ambassador Network
8th December 2025
Where are team in December?
1st December 2025
Things I Don’t Always Understand — And Things I Do
28th November 2025
