Our independent survey exploring how well residents in Tendring can access GP services, particularly since many surgeries introduced online booking systems, will close on Tuesday 30th June. However, there’s still time for you to get involved before it does.

Starting in June 2026, Tiptoe Creatives will be running monthly journaling groups at SUMMIT House. Led by Laura May, a writer from Clacton-on-Sea, the sessions support people to try different journaling techniques and explore themes such as mindfulness and self-expression.

Many GP surgeries in Tendring have now switched to using online booking systems for patients to make appointments. We would like to hear how this change has affected you.

Today SUMMIT proudly launched the Coastal Lives Foundation, a new fund dedicated to supporting local charities in delivering targeted services to benefit coastal communities across Tendring, where health inequalities and complex needs are greatest.