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This is the consultation about the future of services recently and currently provided at St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon. An extraordinary Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board meeting in public will be held at Chelmsford Civic Offices starting at 1400 on Monday 30 September to facilitate the decision-making process of the public consultation into community … Continue reading Final public consultation reports now published

SWF Health & Social Care Group held its 2024 virtual AGM and public meeting on 29 August.The Agenda, 2023-24 Annual Report & Appendices, and the keynote recorded interview with Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board’s recently retired Interim Chief Executive are at https://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/2024/09/01/the-swf-health-social-care-group-public-meeting-agm-2024/ . Since our independent academic assessment of the SWF & Dengie Primary Care … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Further to the announcement that Winter Fuel Payments will now only be made to pensioners receiving Pension Credit or certain other means-tested benefits: The withdrawal of universal support is expected to affect up to 10 million pensioners nationwide, leaving many at greater risk of fuel poverty as they face rising energy costs without additional support. … Continue reading Winter fuel payments

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System As we approach the colder months, we are looking for case studies that help explain why local people choose to get vaccinated. Perhaps you had flu as a child and have never forgotten how poorly you felt?  Maybe you have a long term condition and are … Continue reading Share your story: Why did you choose to get your winter vaccinations?

Content originally from Mid and South Essex As we transition into autumn, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates, stories, and insights from across our community. This month, we have an exciting range of articles keeping you updated on our ongoing projects, recent achievements, and the incredible work being done by our teams.  To … Continue reading Engage News

Content originally from Mid and South Essex The free Specialist Bereavement Service, delivered by Amparo for residents in mid and south Essex, provides emotional and practical support for anyone who has felt the impact of suicide at any time (recent or historical). The service is completely confidential and can provide short-term or longer-term support. It … Continue reading Mid and South Essex Specialist Bereavement Service

To celebrate the launch of our newly refurbished Multi-Use Games Area, we’ve launched two brand new Netball courses for both juniors and adults, plus Pickleball Pay and Play sessions! Junior Come and Try Netball (Age 10 to 15 years) Never played netball before? Come and try your hand with a qualified coach to help show you the positions, learn … Continue reading *BRAND NEW* Netball and Pickleball courses

Content originally from GOV.UK With kids getting back into the classroom, now is a good time for parents to familiarise themselves with some of the common illnesses that could disrupt children's studies or even cause more serious illness during the colder months. This blog post covers some of the seasonal illnesses that tend to peak … Continue reading A parent’s guide to keeping kids healthy this school year

Content originally from Carers First As summer draws to a close, don't forget to get the latest issue of our magazine, Putting Carers First. Our magazine has been designed with carers, for carers, and covers a range of topics such as the Carer's Leave Act and what it means for you, Hospital from Home support  … Continue reading Welcome to your September Newsletter

This Art Exhibition is the first of hopefully many for the Mid and South Essex Compassionate Communities Campaign (MSE CCC). The exhibition showcases the incredible artwork of over 28 different local artists, around the theme of “Celebrating Living, Caring and Dying.” These unique pieces are the creative expression of very personal experience, important reflections, and … Continue reading Art Exhibition to celebrate Living, Caring, and Dying – 3rd September to 3rd November 2024