As Summer approaches, we look forward to travelling, taking holidays, attending events and enjoying more time outdoors. There are some simple things we can all do to stay safe throughout summer and to keep illness at bay as we enjoy the longer days and better weather.
BBC Essex 27.06.22
Listen as the Chairman of SWF Health & Social Care Group, Peter Blackman, speaks to BBC Essex about the Travel for surgery scheme for hundreds of patients who have waited 2 years+ and said they’re willing to travel.
An Update from Us 20.06.22
On Sunday 19 June: Will we have to discuss plans for lockdown in winter 2022 at our AGM on 14 July? BEWARE! COVID INFECTIONS ARE INCREASING AGAIN. IT’S STILL AWFUL TO HAVE BADLY. PLEASE GET VACCINATED; appointments and walk-ins aren’t busy. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests SWF has 320* Covid cases. The … Continue reading An Update from Us 20.06.22
Seven-fold increase in Omicron re-infection rates
Content originally from Office for National Statistics Coronavirus latest insights: 22 June 2022 Today we have published the latest analysis on the characteristics of people testing positive for COVID-19.It shows an approximately seven-fold increase in re-infection rates since the Omicron variants became dominant, compared with when the Delta variant was most common. We also published … Continue reading Seven-fold increase in Omicron re-infection rates
The SIREN study: Two years on
Two years ago, we launched the SARS-CoV2- Immunity and Reinfection Evaluation Study, known as SIREN, the largest of its kind globally. The study set out to find answers to some of the most important questions about COVID-19.
Clean Air Day – how UKHSA is tackling air pollution, and how you can help
Breathing in polluted air affects our health, reduces our life expectancy, and costs our society billions of pounds each year. It is estimated that two million healthy life years are lost in Europe due to the impacts of poor air …
An Update from Us 13.06.22
On Sunday 12 June: BEWARE! COVID INFECTIONS MAY BE INCREASING AGAIN? IT’S STILL AWFUL TO HAVE BADLY. PLEASE GET VACCINATED; appointments and walk-ins aren’t busy. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests SWF has 228+* Covid cases. The ONS has detected early signs of possible rising infections in England and Northern Ireland and uncertainties … Continue reading An Update from Us 13.06.22
Healthwatch monthly bulletin
Content originally from Healthwatch Essex The latest monthly bulletin of our local Healthwatch has now been published and can be accessed here. We would like to draw your attention to the item about the #MSE In Action virtual conference being held on 28th and 29th June giving an opportunity to network with colleagues to discuss a variety of issues. The … Continue reading Healthwatch monthly bulletin
An Update from Us 05.06.2022
On Sunday 5 June: COVID INFECTIONS CONTINUE TO FALL. IS IT NEARLY OVER? IT’S STILL AWFUL TO HAVE BADLY. PLEASE GET VACCINATED; appointments and walk-ins aren’t busy. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests SWF has 228* Covid cases. It’s definitely getting much better. This should continue for the summer. Hopefully we are reaching … Continue reading An Update from Us 05.06.2022
Notice of our AGM Thursday 14 July
Our AGM will be held on the early evening of Thursday 14 July, details nearer then. Do you want the advocacy for SWF’s health & social care to continue? Do you value it? What do you want this Group to do for you from July? What can you do to keep it going? Nominations for … Continue reading Notice of our AGM Thursday 14 July
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