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New funds are available from central Government to help small charities in Southend, Essex and Thurrock, who are working with vulnerable children and young people. Please note the very short deadline – applications need to be received by Friday, 26th June.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has extended its partnership with the East of England Ambulance Service Trust during the pandemic.

A new national service to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to GP practices and other NHS providers has been launched. This allows all our surgeries to order a free top-up of PPE every week.

NHS England and NHS Improvement have launched a new Diabetes Advice helpline for adults living with diabetes who use insulin to manage their condition and need immediate advice.

This week message focuses on the findings of the review of disparities in the risks and outcomes from COVID-19, the regional ‘R’ numbers, the national heatwave and summer preparedness programme, a new ROI tool, and PHE Harlow’s virtual exhibition.

Members of the public are asked to continue following Government advice regardless of the result of test kits for home use.

As we begin to think about recovery and restoration of services, plans are being put in place to make sure the views and experiences of local people and their communities are captured during this time.

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership The Government has announced that, from this week, groups of up to six people can meet outdoors, including in gardens provided strict social distancing guidelines are followed. As our residents begin to take advantage of this change, we would be grateful if you could … Continue reading Key Messages from Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership

Have you noticed people struggling to keep a social distance? Are they able to see? Is their mobility restricted? We all need to keep our eyes open and up our observation skills during lockdown and distancing restrictions.