The NHS is urging older people in the East of England who have not yet had the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to get jabbed, as health service chiefs warn it is “not just a winter illness”. RSV spreads all year round and affects the airways and lungs, and for older adults can lead to severe lung … Continue reading Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): over-75s invited for vaccine
Norovirus: help stop the spread of the winter vomiting bug!
Following a rise in norovirus cases in local hospitals, NHS Mid and South Essex is urging local people to postpone visits to relatives and friends in hospital if they are feeling unwell, have been ill in the last 48 hours, or have had contact with someone exhibiting flu-like symptoms, diarrhoea, or vomiting. Norovirus is highly … Continue reading Norovirus: help stop the spread of the winter vomiting bug!
Carers Locality Events: for unpaid carers
All unpaid carers* are welcome at our drop-in sessions, to learn more about the support available in your local area. Carers Locality Event Flyer - Unpaid CarersDownload
Arthritis – have you been using pain medication for more than 3 months? 💊
Normally pain medication is used as a short-term solution to manage acute pain.This means the type of pain that occurs due to injury, trauma or damage to the body, such as nerve damage or broken limbs. After 3-6 months the original damage has usually healed or settled as much as it is going to.The pain that … Continue reading Arthritis – have you been using pain medication for more than 3 months? 💊
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
The ‘tidal wave’ of flu and winter illnesses continues. The present worrying surge is in Norovirus. Norovirus cases in England are currently more than double the expected number for this time of year. NHS England showed 898 hospital beds were filled on average every day last week by patients suffering from norovirus-like symptoms - a … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
An update from our hospitals
To read the latest bulletin from our hospitals, including a number of events listed below, please click here The following events will take place across our hospitals in the coming months: Cancer service open day4 February, Southend Hospital (old main entrance) Innovation showcase: Burns and Plastic Surgery4 February, Online Innovation showcase: Research and Development5 February, … Continue reading An update from our hospitals
Healthcare leaders update
A message from Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Executive I’m pleased to be able to share with you the operational priorities and planning guidance for 2025/26, published today following the laying of the Government’s Mandate to NHS England in Parliament.Before I go into the details, I want to start with a thank you. I know colleagues have been … Continue reading Healthcare leaders update
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Cold weather has taken its toll with rising deaths, increased demand for health services, staff illnesses and impact on travel. The ‘tidal wave’ of flu and winter illnesses continues. The present surge is in Norovirus. Flu rates are starting to drop, but with an average of 3,800 flu patients in hospital remain 2.5 times higher … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Healthwatch Essex Takes Trauma Exhibition to Jaywick
To read the latest Healthwatch Bulletin, please click here
Recovery College February timetable
All Recovery College courses are FREE and open to anyone aged 18 and over. To book a course visit our website at www.midessexrecoverycollege.co.uk and register and book online. Alternatively for those students who are not comfortable with this they can either email provide.midessexrc@nhs.net or call 0300 303 9954 or more information or to book a place.
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