Who we are
This website is managed by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB).
NHS Essex ICB is responsible for planning and commissioning health services for the people of Essex, working in partnership with NHS organisations, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
Using this website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You must use it in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, this site by anyone else.
We update our website regularly and may change, suspend or remove content at any time without notice.
Linking to this website
We welcome and encourage other websites to link to pages on this website.
You must contact us for permission if you want to:
- charge users to click on a link to any page on this website
- suggest that your website is associated with, or endorsed by, NHS Essex ICB
Linking from this website
This website may link to external websites that are managed by NHS organisations, government departments, service providers, or other organisations.
We do not have control over the content of these websites.
We are not responsible for:
- the protection of any information you provide to these websites
- any loss or damage that may arise from your use of these websites or any sites they link to
You should read the terms and conditions, privacy policies and any other relevant documentation for external websites before using them.
Disclaimer
While we make every effort to keep this website up to date, we do not guarantee that the information will always be:
- current
- secure
- accurate
- complete
- free from bugs or viruses
We may publish health and care information on this website. This is intended for general information only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional where appropriate.
We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website. This includes:
- direct, indirect or consequential loss
- loss arising from civil wrongs (including negligence), breach of contract or otherwise
- inability to use the website or any linked websites
This includes (but is not limited to) loss of:
- income or revenue
- business, profits or contracts
- anticipated savings
- data
- goodwill or reputation
- property or systems
- management or administrative time
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for:
- death or personal injury arising from negligence
- fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law
Requests to remove content
You can request that content is removed from this website.
We will consider removing content where:
- it is required to comply with data protection legislation
- it breaches copyright laws
- it contains sensitive personal data
- it is considered defamatory or inappropriate
To request removal, please contact us with:
- the web address (URL) of the content
- details of why you believe it should be removed
We will review your request and respond accordingly.
Content is removed at our discretion, in discussion with the relevant service or team. You may still request information under the Freedom of Information Act or Data Protection legislation.
Information about you and your visits
We collect and use information about you in line with our:
These explain how we process your data and your rights.
Virus protection
We take reasonable steps to check and test this website for viruses at every stage of development.
However, you are responsible for ensuring that your use of this website does not expose your device to risks such as viruses, malicious code or harmful software.
We are not responsible for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or systems that may occur when using this website.
Changes to these terms and conditions
We may update these terms and conditions at any time without notice.
Please check this page regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes. Continued use of the website will be deemed acceptance of the updated terms.