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Citizens Advice Essex is the consortium lead for the Citizens Advice network in the Greater Essex area.  Over the last few years, we have become increasingly aware of the impact of the Cost-of-Living crisis - not least its effect on older people. Often, with fixed incomes and hard to reach, it is well recognised that … Continue reading What can be done about Pensioner Poverty?

Another AMBER cold health alert for the East of England runs from 6PM on 17/01/2025 until 9AM on 21/01/2025. Forecast weather is likely to cause significant impacts across health and social care services, including: a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. We may also see impacts on younger age groups a … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

NHS staff experienced the busiest year on record for A&E and ambulance services last year, new figures show today, as flu continues to pile pressure on hospitals into 2025. There was an average of 5,408 patients a day in hospital with flu last week, including 256 in critical care – 3.5 times higher than the … Continue reading Busiest year on record for emergency services as winter flu pressure rages on

The UK Health Security Agency is reminding parents and carers of the simple steps they can take to ensure their children make the healthiest start to the new school term. The new year brings with it an opportunity to teach children about the importance of good hygiene and with the recent increase in cases of flu and … Continue reading Parents and carers urged to help children start New Year healthy

The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have issued a yellow cold weather warning for the East of England, in effect from 6PM on 17/01/2025 until 9AM on 21/01/2025 . Cold weather can have serious health implications, particularly for older people and those with heart or lung conditions. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, it’s … Continue reading Yellow cold health alert issued for the East of England

AMBER cold health alert extended for the East of England from 12PM on 09/01/2025 until 9AM on 14/01/2025. https://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/2025/01/11/amber-cold-health-alert-extended-for-the-east-of-england/ Forecast weather is likely to cause significant impacts across health and social care services, including: a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. We may also see impacts on younger age groups a … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

The amber cold health alert is in effect from 12PM on 09/01/2025 until 9AM on 14/01/2025 across the East of England. The amber alert has a matrix score of 12. This means:Forecast weather is likely to cause significant impacts across health and social care services, including: a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health … Continue reading AMBER cold health alert extended for the East of England

The main story has been, is, and will be the ‘tidal wave’ of flu and winter illnesses. Mid & South Essex’s health and care system, like the rest of the country, has been, and is experiencing unprecedented pressures due to rising seasonal illnesses, increased hospital admissions and demand for ambulances. The first two full weeks … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Over the past week, we have continued to see an increase in the rates of influenza (flu) and other seasonal illnesses, including Norovirus, circulating in our communities. These viruses can spread rapidly, especially in close-contact settings, but there are steps we can all take to keep ourselves and our loved ones well: Stay home if … Continue reading Important advice on influenza, norovirus, and seasonal illnesses 🦠

The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have extended the amber cold weather warning for the East of England. This alert has been extended and is now in effect from 12PM on 06/01/2025 until 12PM on 12/01/2025. Cold weather can have serious health implications, particularly for older people and those with heart or lung conditions. If you … Continue reading Stay safe in the cold: Extended weather alert for the East of England ❄️ ❄️