In this edition you can read more about how Mid Essex CCG have restarted patient and public engagement in this new virtual world, plus lots more.
County Council announces support for families this half term
Extra support for food, supplies and wellbeing will be available to children and their families this half term.
Chelmsford households to show 2020 solidarity with fireworks at ‘Rocket O’Clock’
Chelmsford City Council is asking everyone planning an at-home firework display this year to show care for animals and vulnerable neighbours by lighting their fuses at the same time at 'Rocket O'Clock'.
Be travel aware and enjoy October half term safely
Local Alert Levels are now in place across England so if you’re considering or have booked a trip for the Autumn half term break, it’s important to be aware of how your region, and the one you’re travelling to, might be impacted.
Latest on Village Pharmacy and One Stop
Normal service for prescriptions will be back on today, but nothing else. Likely to be at least ten days or more before One Stop Shop and Village Pharmacy can reopen for normal business. Huge thanks to Mrs Govani and all her staff at Govani Chemist for taking the huge strain of double usual dispensing of … Continue reading Latest on Village Pharmacy and One Stop
Local test and trace system in Essex and Southend-on-Sea
The Essex and Southend Contact Tracing Service is one of the first local systems launched by any authority areas in the country. However, both Essex and Southend’s public health chiefs have warned vigilance is still needed.
The State of Care Report
The State of Care report is the Care Quality Commission's annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. This year's report looks at the quality of care over the past year, including before COVID-19.
CQC updates guidance on the regulation of services for autistic people and/or people with a learning disability
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revised its “Registering the right support” guidance to make it clearer for providers who support autistic people and/or people with a learning disability.
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Update regarding Community Beds across Mid and South Essex CCGs
Content originally from Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership We are pleased to share a letter from our Executive Lead, and the Joint Accountable Officer for the five Mid and South Essex CCGs, Anthony McKeever. He is writing to you about community healthcare provision and you can access the letter here.
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