Helping your child’s Super Body fight off bugs

Every parent knows the worry when a child comes down with a cough, cold, or earache. But most of these are caused by viruses, and your child’s Super Body is usually strong enough to fight them off.  Antibiotics only work against infections caused by bacteria. If they're used for viruses, or when they aren't needed, … Continue reading Helping your child’s Super Body fight off bugs

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

URGENT: Wheelchairs at Crouch Vale Medical Centre are still missing. It appears they may have been stolen. One has been donated. If you have a wheelchair that’s no longer needed please donate or loan it by taking it to the ground floor Reception where they will be accepted gratefully. In future they will be kept … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Wheelchairs at CVMC

URGENT: All the wheelchairs at Crouch Vale Medical Centre have disappeared. Despite previous pleas none have returned so fear is they have been stolen. One has been donated which is the only one there. If you have one no longer needed please lend or donate it and those needing one to get to their appointments will be … Continue reading Wheelchairs at CVMC

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

URGENT: All the wheelchairs at Crouch Vale Medical Centre have disappeared. If you've used one and accidentally forgotten to return it please do so urgently as patients need them to get to our GPs and the out-patient sessions on the 1st Floor. Our virtual public AGM will be held on Thursday 25 September from 1900-2030. … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Nominations for Officers

South Woodham Ferrers Health & Social Care Group invites the usual annual nominations for its Officers, being: Chair, Task Force Chair, and Secretary. Details of the Group’s Governance and roles are at https://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/terms-of-reference/ and https://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-group/ Nominations with a proposer and seconder should be sent to our Administrator at swfhealthsocial@outlook.com by Tuesday 9 September 2025. Our virtual public … Continue reading Nominations for Officers

Your guide to who’s eligible for the autumn 2025 flu vaccine

As we approach autumn, it’s nearly time for people with certain long-term health conditions to be booked in for their free flu jab. Individuals with these conditions are at risk of more severe outcomes if they catch flu. If you’re eligible, you need to know why it matters that you take up the offer.  Read … Continue reading Your guide to who’s eligible for the autumn 2025 flu vaccine