Just 1 in 5 people (21%) in 2024 said they were satisfied with the way the NHS runs. 6 in 10 people (59%) said they were ‘very’ or ‘quite’ dissatisfied with the NHS in 2024, a sharp rise from 52% in 2023. This is the highest level of dissatisfaction with the health service since the … Continue reading Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2024 (BSA)
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
March was packed with important developments. April will be equally busy. This article reports the most important news briefly due to space constraints. See final paragraph for ways to get more information. Winter illnesses have peaked. Whilst flu is decreasing, Respiratory illnesses and Covid are increasing again. Recently Norovirus reached the highest since records began … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
An update from our hospitals – Spotting HIV and hepatitis early
The latest update from our hospitals can be found here: https://news.communications.mse.nhs.uk/NLI/ViewHtmlEmail.aspx?a=E096701571C0EB0F5E1B51EBE3F7A5FA&b=991CB0924633D638DD2166EB0F8F4AAB
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Common vaginal ‘imbalance’ may be an STI reports BBC Health
A common vaginal condition known as bacterial vaginosis (BV) may actually be a sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to researchers. The NHS currently says BV is caused by "a change in the natural balance of bacteria in your vagina and is not an STI", even though it can be triggered by sex. However, a study, external claims … Continue reading Common vaginal ‘imbalance’ may be an STI reports BBC Health
Whole genome sequencing service launched to help tackle hepatitis C
UK Health Security Agency has launched genomic surveillance of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a bid to monitor drug resistance, tackle harder to treat viral strains, and detect outbreaks sooner. The technology will allow a better understanding of treatment outcomes to inform national treatment programmes as well as transmission patterns to stop ongoing transmissions in populations … Continue reading Whole genome sequencing service launched to help tackle hepatitis C
An increase in Tuberculosis (TB) cases in England
UKHSA warned on World TB Day 24 March of an increase in Tuberculosis (TB) cases in England. Provisional data published earlier in the year shows cases rose by 13% in 2024, making it a serious public health threat. 81.5% of all TB notifications in 2024 were in people born outside the UK, but there was an increase … Continue reading An increase in Tuberculosis (TB) cases in England
New MRI scans enable life-changing surgery for epilepsy at Addenbrookes.
A new technique enables ultra-powerful MRI scanners to identify tiny differences in patients’ brains that cause treatment-resistant epilepsy New MRI scans enable life-changing surgery for epilepsy – UKRI
Travel health and the growing risk of antibiotic-resistant STIs like gonorrhoea
Travel offers exciting adventures, but it's important to protect your health wherever you go. While casual sexual encounters during holidays are common, protecting yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is more crucial than ever - especially with rising trends in antibiotic resistance. Why protection matters when travelling When enjoying holidays overseas, practising safer sex is … Continue reading Travel health and the growing risk of antibiotic-resistant STIs like gonorrhoea
Have you recently had a blood test? We need your views . 🩸
We're working to improve blood testing services across mid and south Essex and your feedback is important to us. Have you recently had a blood test in our area? If so, we'd really value your thoughts in our short survey, which takes around 10 minutes to complete. Why are we asking?Our community-based blood testing service … Continue reading Have you recently had a blood test? We need your views . 🩸
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