RESIDENTS are being given the chance to have their say on plans to provide health and social care services closer to homes.

The North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group has started a ten-week consultation to find ways to provide effective and safe care within the community.

The consultation is also suggesting a redesign in how emergency and urgent care is provided.

A meeting is taking place on Wednesday December 17 at 7pm at the Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester.