New and updated items follow first. Flu decreased. Norovirus remains seriously high. Week 9 – 15 February 2026: Flu activity decreased and is circulating at baseline levels. COVID-19 activity decreased and is circulating at baseline levels respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity decreased and is circulating at low levels. Norovirus activity remains high but has … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Upgrades to local GP practices and our apprentice goes to Westminster
Welcome to our NHS Mid and South Essex news round up. This regular email series brings you the latest local news on innovations in healthcare, changes and improvements to services and how the NHS is helping local people in need.To read the full bulletin please click here
How does cold weather affect health? Our new report explores the hidden impact
When we talk about winter deaths, we may think of hypothermia or people dying directly from low temperatures. The reality is more complex – and often invisible. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/18/how-does-cold-weather-affect-health-our-new-report-explores-the-hidden-impact/
Mid Essex Recovery College Courses
There are two sessions held in the SWF Community Hub on 3 & 17 March. All our courses and workshops are free and provide a safe space for people to learn new skills, expand on existing ones, and attend courses developed to support mental health recovery. Co-production is a core feature of recovery college ethos; our courses are all co-produced by experts by … Continue reading Mid Essex Recovery College Courses
Women time
Women only based fitness session at SWF Leisure Centre
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
New and updated items follow first. Flu decreased. Norovirus remains seriously high. Week 2 – 8 February 2026: Flu activity decreased and is circulating at baseline levels. COVID-19 showed mixed trends and is circulating at baseline levels respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity decreased and is circulating at low levels. Norovirus activity remains high but … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
New and updated items follow first. Flu has decreased. But Norovirus increases seriously. Week 26 January – 1 February 2026: Flu activity decreased and is circulating at low levels. COVID-19 showed mixed trends and is circulating at baseline levels respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity decreased and is circulating at low levels. Norovirus has increased … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Take up your cancer screening and survey on mental health services
Welcome to our NHS Mid and South Essex news round up. This regular email series brings you the latest local news on innovations in healthcare, changes and improvements to services and how the NHS is helping local people in need. Have your say on future community mental health services in Essex Doctors urge people in … Continue reading Take up your cancer screening and survey on mental health services
Stomach bugs: A brief guide to their causes and treatment
Gastrointestinal illness – the kind of illness that makes us feel sick, vomit or have diarrhoea – affects people of all ages and is one of the most common health complaints in the United Kingdom. It is also one of the most common health issues that people experience when travelling abroad. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/06/stomach-bugs-a-brief-guide-to-their-causes-and-treatment/
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