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On Monday 27 December: INCREASING DANGER! Latest data: In SWF we had 243 Covid cases in the week ended (w/e) 22 December, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST EVER FIGURE WE HAVE REPORTED up from 103 w/e 10 December. Our previous highest was 213 w/e 2 January 2021. We also have a lot of other bad colds, … Continue reading An Update from Us 27.12.2021

Content originally from CQC Visiting people in care homes over the festive season We know the importance of visiting for many people drawing on care, and their loved ones, particularly over the Christmas and New Year period. As restrictions on care homes have been revised throughout the pandemic, we will continue to monitor the situation … Continue reading Care Quality Commission: December 2021 Newsletter

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) published its first report on our merged organisation.  The CQC visited in August and September this year, inspecting urgent and emergency care, medicine, maternity and surgery. It also carried out a 'Well Led' inspection. We have been rated as Requires Improvement, with a Good rating for the care provided. Inspectors … Continue reading Our first CQC report as a merged organisation

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership During the winter months, it is always helpful – now more than even – to keep a well-prepared medicines cupboard, to support with self-care for common health problems.Some essential medicines and products you should keep at home are such are:Painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofenAntihistaminesAnti-diarrheal … Continue reading Keep A Well-Stocked Medicine Cupboard

On Sunday 19 December: DANGER! SWF & DENGIE HAVE BEEN AMONGST WORST IN ESSEX FOR COVID INFECTIONS. Adults double-vaccinated 14 days before a Covid contact & children in contact don’t have to isolate but are recommended to take a PCR test. Everyone PCR testing positive is legally required to self-isolate. Face Masks must be worn … Continue reading An Update from Us 20.12.2021