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Sunday 4 October 2026 - new and updated items first The serious shortage of some prescription medicines in SWF and elsewhere continues and worsens. Common medications like ramipril, co-codamol, and dispersible aspirin are affected. Link to current information is at Current Drug Shortages List - Drugs.com . Please don’t blame pharmacy or GP staff; it isn’t their … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

The latest update from our hospitals includes:£1million investmentCDC OpeningOrgan donation Carers Badges Read the update now

A new post, “How to avoid freshers’ flu at university, and spot the warning signs of meningitis” has just been published on the UK Health Security Agency blog.‘Freshers’ flu’ is a common name for a collection of cold viruses that typically spread rapidly when students arrive at university. It’s unpleasant but rarely serious, though sometimes … Continue reading How to avoid freshers’ flu at university, and spot the warning signs of meningitis

Please find below the new timetable for September to December 2026 Other support available Drop In during opening hours to weigh baby/ child Drop In during opening hours for advice/ Early support Drop in during opening hours to access Children’s Community Wardrobe- free pre-loved clothes for 0-4 year olds Infant feeding support groups Call us … Continue reading Chelmsford Family Hubs: Sept – Dec 2026 timetable

Welcome to the NHS Essex news round up. This regular email series brings you the latest news on how the ICB is making health services better for people in Essex. Find out about our work on prevention, bringing care closer to home and reducing health inequalities. Read the round up now

NHS Essex and its partners are developing a new service to support people whose physical or mental health is making it harder to work, find work or return to work. We are looking to hear specifically from people who: are currently out of work and finding it difficult to find or return to work because … Continue reading Is your health affecting your working life?

The serious shortage of some prescription medicines in SWF and elsewhere continues and worsens. Common medications like ramipril, co-codamol, and dispersible aspirin are affected. Link to current information is at Current Drug Shortages List - Drugs.com . Please don’t blame pharmacy or GP staff; it isn’t their fault. UKHSA has declared a national outbreak of Salmonella food … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

The latest update from our hospitals contains the following:Emergency Department funding boost Braintree CDC Midwife successMaternity award nominationPolly's PadToy story Read the update here

Scarlet fever is a childhood illness that some might associate with the past, however, it remains fairly common in the UK. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cases. Here, we answer the most common questions about scarlet fever, what to look out for and how to reduce its spread. Read the … Continue reading What are the symptoms of scarlet fever and is it contagious?

The wastewater that we send from our toilets towards sewage treatment plants every day is potentially rich in data about our health. For the past 4 years, UKHSA has been monitoring wastewater across England for signs of polio, and over the past year has been testing new technologies to detect other potential threats. Read the … Continue reading Sewage detectives: how UKHSA is using wastewater to track common viruses and emerging threats