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20 December 2023  Writing this before Christmas for publication in early January feels tricky. What will have happened by when you read this? Let’s start with the many positives, which are local. In April 2023 The Dengie & SWF Primary Care Network (PCN) started to spring into life. Whilst PCNs were created just before the … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System In response to the planned industrial action, the NHS locally is calling on local people to help minimise disruption as far as possible and to safeguard patient care. Junior doctors at all major hospitals in the mid and south Essex area are scheduled to strike … Continue reading Industrial action and NHS services over the Christmas period

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. Winter may bring beautiful frost covered landscapes and festive excitement for some. Yet for many others it’s a time when mental health suffers as the shorter, darker days means not getting out as much and the Christmas holiday can make people stressed and sometimes feel … Continue reading How to reduce stress, anxiety and loneliness

One strike may be settled. But what about others? Last opportunity for Covid & Flu vaccinations. Beware Viruses. Other news. Will Consultants accept their new pay offer? The Royal College of Nurses is “appalled” so much money has been offered to the “highest earners” and wants new pay talks for nurses. Worse still, talks with … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from GOV.UK Vector-borne diseases – illnesses that can be transmitted to humans by other living organisms such as mosquitoes and ticks – account for more than 17% of all infectious disease and cause more than 700,000 deaths globally each year. They include West Nile virus, malaria, dengue and yellow fever. As outlined in our Health Effects of Climate Change … Continue reading Health Effects of Climate Change: the health threat from vector-borne diseases

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Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. As we navigate the winter months and anticipate the festive season, it's crucial to remember that physical health isn't the only thing we need to look out for—our children's mental well-being is equally important. This week, in our Children's Health Matters series, we're focusing on … Continue reading Children’s Health Matters: Nurturing Mental Wellbeing This Winter and Festive Season

Content originally from GOV.UK Climate change poses a dual threat to lives and livelihoods in the UK, impacting both the environment and our health. Its consequences manifest on multiple levels, from direct effects on temperature and flooding, to impacts on air quality, food and water availability; with the most vulnerable populations likely to be worst … Continue reading 11 things to know about the Health Effects of Climate Change report

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System There were nearly four million general practice (GP) appointments offered across the East of England in October 2023, according to latest figures published by NHS England. This is an increase of more than a quarter of a million more appointments made available in comparison with … Continue reading Quarter of a million more seen by GPs in the East of England during October as costs of “no-shows” revealed

SWF’s own Cllr Terry Sherlock is Chelmsford City Council’s Climate and Ecology Ambassador and in his first article he talks about healthy eating.