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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 ❄️ ❄️

What is the FIRST team?The FIRST team provide intensive mental health support for older adults. We can provide interventions in your home instead of a hospital admission, with your agreement and if it is safe to do so. If you are to be admitted to hospital, the FIRST team will work closely with you, the … Continue reading Functional Intensive Response and Support Team (First)

Timetable for January - March can be found here

Dementia Intensive Support Service (DISS) provides joined-up mental health and physical health support for people living with dementia or suspected dementia in mid Essex. The service offers:  Rapid support for people who are in crisis  Intensive support and treatment at home  Advice around dementia diagnosis  Signposting to further advice and support … Continue reading EPUT Dementia intensive support service (DISS)

The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have updated the cold weather warning for the East of England to an amber alert. This alert has been extended and is now in effect from 12PM on 02/01/2024 until 12PM on 08/01/2024. Cold weather can have serious health implications, particularly for older people and those with heart or lung conditions. … Continue reading Amber Cold Weather Alert extended for the East of England

IMPORTANT HEALTH SERVICE WARNING FOR MID & SOUTH ESSEX ISSUED 1130 TODAY . https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/news/important-update-supporting-the-nhs-in-mid-and-south-essex-during-high-demand/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR11Yw5fEThvaKx3ob_JOLxLbbtq37jgnEkFeCJSFy4kiEBrdudvVLY5cmw_aem_quz_11v3OUmG8j01mH0f2A    It's all because of the seasonal illnesses, increased hospital admissions and demand for ambulances. We've been warning about this in recent weeks in our weekly newsletters and articles  https://swfhealthsocial.co.uk

31 December 2024 The East of England Ambulance Service has moved to the highest escalation alert level in response to high demand across the region this week. This is in line with many other ambulance services across the country. https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/newsroom/eeast-moves-to-highest-alert-level-from-winter-pressure

Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is restricting visiting because of the high rates of seasonal infections being treated in Basildon, Broomfield and Southend Hospitals. And patients there for other reasons are being discharged as quickly as possible to save them picking up those infections post operatively and after other treatment. https://www.mse.nhs.uk/visiting-arrangements?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2Q37n3pO0xlLq7q0DouSQnwP9CbVxS2qG6qUU-wvcBcWJe4EJJ7i3RVZE_aem_xc_9C3iiRt4UvN6tzLytQQ

Inevitably not much has changed during the last week. We hope you had a lovely Christmas and were germ free. Unfortunately a lot of people have been ill. Our neighbouring hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich had full A&Es on Christmas Day. Their Chief Executive visits every year and usually there’d be up to 100 empty … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group