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From findings from research with the 2011 Census, one of the most striking findings is that suicide in children come 1.7 times higher in households where the HRP – household reference person, (the person who is the householder and where there is more than one householder it’s the one with the highest income) held a … Continue reading Risk factors for suicide in children and young people in England – Office for National Statistics

Ramadan begins this evening, Friday 28 February 2025, and lasts for 29 or 30 days, ending with the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr. Whether you are observing Ramadan yourself or know someone who is, it's important to be aware of health considerations during this time: Fasting is an important part of Ramadan, but there are exemptions … Continue reading Ramadan 2025 – Health information for all

We're pleased to share that thousands of residents in mid and south Essex are now benefitting from faster access to urgent dental care through our successful out-of-hours appointment initiative. Since launching in September 2023, the NHS Mid and South Essex dental access initiative has: Delivered over 23,500 urgent dental appointments Provided care during evenings, weekends, and … Continue reading NHS Dental Care Update: Over 23,500 Urgent Appointments Delivered in Essex

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Tsunami of winter illnesses continues. Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level since records began in 2012. Last week an average 1,160 patients a day were in English hospitals with the vomiting bug, double the same period last year. This was up 22% on the week before. Over 1% of beds were occupied by patients with … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

If you have previously used the Talking Therapies service (which used to be known as IAPT), please complete our short survey below.  Your views will help us understand whether the service is meeting your needs and how we could improve access to support in mid and south Essex. You can find out more about how we … Continue reading Do you have experience of the Talking Therapies service? Tell us what you think

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Please find attached the details of courses running in March. As you can see, we have a full month of free workshops and courses designed to support Mental health recovery including; Bereavement and Loss – which examines bereavement as a process and how it affects our brain and how bereavement is unique to every person experiencing it Managing … Continue reading Mid Essex Recovery College March timetable

We are pleased to share that GP practices across mid and south Essex delivered almost seven million appointments in 2024, representing a 5% increase from the previous year. Our region continues to exceed the national average for face-to-face appointments, with 75% of consultations conducted in person. To improve access to healthcare, we have expanded our … Continue reading 7 Million Appointments delivered by GP Practices in Mid and South Essex in 2024

Welcome to our February edition of Engage News.Thank you to everyone who attend our on-line focus groups and community focus group events to give their feedback on the NHS 10 year plan.It has provided us with valuable feedback from a wide range of participants, which will be used to inform the national NHS 10 Year … Continue reading Engage News – edition 12 February 2025