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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? 💊

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

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

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

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

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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.

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