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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

Content originally from GOV.UK Christmas and New Year are special times when people come together. These social occasions are important, and we all want to spend time with friends and family. The emergence of the Omicron variant has served as a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over. Cases of COVID-19 are growing rapidly … Continue reading Staying safe over the festive period

South Woodham Ferrers (SWF) Vaccinations & LFTs : Christmas 2021-New Year 2022 Tylers Ride Vaccination Hub is open as follows: Friday 24/12                      0800-1400Monday 27/12                  0800-1200Tuesday 28/12                  0800-2000Wednesday 29/12            0800-2000Thursday 30/12                 0800-2000Sunday 2/1/22                  0800-1200Monday 3/1/22                 0800-1200 Please book online appointments subject to availability at this and other centres at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ or on 119; walk-ins will be available … Continue reading LFT’s and Vaccinations at Tylers Ride