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West Essex
Healthwatch Essex Information Service helps people across the county understand and access health and social care services.
Below is a summary of the top ten topics raised by callers from October – December 2024 about services in West Essex, an area which forms part of the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System. For more details, please get in touch with the Information Service: call 0300 500 1895, text 07712395398 or email [email protected].

‘I had a private ADHD assessment and was prescribed medication, but this has now been stopped as they wanted some blood tests done. I’m not happy with the way I have been treated by this organisation.’
West Essex Caller
‘There is no support for alcohol addiction. I was referred to local centre which was too far away to attend. My doctor really didn't want to help with my problem; I was basically told ‘it's your problem get over it.’ Can you help me to access some support please?’
West Essex Caller
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