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Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don't know it. It can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Knowing what your blood pressure numbers mean could save your life. To find out how to get checked … Continue reading Over 40? You need to know your blood pressure 🫀

Content originally from UKRI A study led by MRC researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest impacts on obesity risk discovered to date. The discovery of rare variants in the genes ‘BSN’ and ‘APBA1’ are some of the first obesity-related genes identified for which the increased risk of … Continue reading Scientists identify gene variants linked to obesity risk

Friday 12 April 2024, 11am - 3pm, Champions Manor Hall The SWF Health & Social Care Group will be at this event and will be more than happy to discuss our Report about the Dengie & SWF Primary Care Network as well as our submission to the public inquiry about the future for community health … Continue reading SWF Stay Safe and Well Day

ST PETER’S HOSPITAL CLOSURE INQUIRY. MORE STRIKES? VACCINATIONS. FALLING WAITING LISTS. MORE ROOM THIS WEEK FOR DETAILED ITEMS, SOME OF WHICH ARE GIVEN AS WARNINGS FOR AWARENESS. Consultation about the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon, is extended to 4 April 2024. We’re lobbying to keep investigative and outpatient services available locally.  Please complete … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Recent UKHSA data indicates that Travel-associated infections, including mosquito borne ones such as dengue and malaria, are approaching pre-pandemic levels. This can lead to severe illness. Travellers should consult their GP, practice nurse, pharmacist or travel clinic 4-6 weeks before traveling for individual advice, travel vaccines and malaria prevention tablets, as relevant to their destinations.  Insect … Continue reading Travel- associated infections

The event will take place on a traffic free activity area at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre not on a road.

Content originally from ONS Climate related emergencies have made frequent headlines over the last few years, from record heatwaves and wildfires, to increased flood risk – but how can we measure how our climate, and the changes we are seeing, are affecting us?Without this evidence, we cannot know the true health burden of climate change. … Continue reading ONS blog – Measuring Climate Impacts on Health

As 24-30 March has been Tick Bite Prevention Week, UKHSA has launched its annual awareness campaign. Ticks in England can carry infections, including Lyme disease and rarely tick-borne encephalitis. On average, 4% of ticks are infected in England. Ticks are small, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. With 6 or 8 … Continue reading Tick Bites & Lyme Disease

Mid & South Essex NHS is seeing elevated levels of Norovirus, particularly with the over-65s. Norovirus is the stomach bug causing diarrhoea and vomiting. If you get it, it’s important to rest, have plenty of fluids, and wash your hands to prevent spreading the infection. Until two days after your symptoms stop, you should stay home, … Continue reading Norovirus outbreak in Essex

It’s very disappointing and frustrating that the public inquiry into mental health deaths in Essex has been further delayed. The Chair, Baroness Kate Lampard, said she’s disappointed the terms of reference have not yet been agreed by the Secretary of State for Health. Whilst she began work last November, she’s not yet been able to start hearing … Continue reading Essex Mental Health Public Inquiry