The March edition of our newsletter, Engage, is online now. It features articles ranging from signs to watch for that might suggest ovarian or prostate cancer, to advice on filling your prescriptions ahead of the Easter weekend.

Easter will be with us before we know it. As most pharmacies and GP practices close on bank holidays, Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding people who need medication to get ready by making sure they have enough of their usual medicines to see them through the long weekend.

Paula Wilkinson, Chief Pharmacist at Mid Essex CCG, said: “We advise that you put in the order at least a week before your medication is due to run out, as it can take three to four working days to process a repeat prescription. The lead-up to Easter sees GPs and community pharmacies even busier than usual, so it’s even more important to be prepared.

If you are a patient or relative and are concerned about anything you may have read or heard about Essex Partnership University Trust today, the Trust has set up a special helpline for you. The number is 01268 739182 and will be open from 8pm this evening. The CCG continues to work with EPUT to ensure patients receive quality care in a safe environment.

Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is supporting the roll out of a new self- referral tool on Connect Well Essex, which goes live today (Tuesday the 20th).