Local Hospitals
A single NHS Trust covers both Rochford and Southend General
Hospitals and all acute services are now located in Southend. The
major purchaser of the Trust's services will be the Southend Health
Authority. This centralisation freed part of the northern section
of the Rochford Hospital site for residential development, which is
now complete.
Permission has been granted by the local planning authority for
the comprehensive redevelopment of Rochford Hospital, within
Rochford town centre. This will enable the long-term continuance of
services to be provided.
Emergency Services
There is currently no base for the ambulance service within the
district. However, there are bases for ambulances at Rayleigh Weir
(on the district boundary) and at Southend General Hospital. The
Ambulance Service foresees no requirements for new sites.