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Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Being thirsty is an early sign that you need to have a drink, but headaches, fatigue, irritability, poor concentration and poor mental and physical performance may all be signs too.  Simply having a drink of water might help to prevent such symptoms. Unfortunately, all too often … Continue reading The best ways to avoid UTIs (urine infections) and stay hydrated 

Sunday 21 January 2024                                                                      Another week, more issues, has been very cold, another storm forecast and then warmer spell. Many people are ill. Strikes remain unresolved. The NHS experiences worse pressures. National measles incident declared, STIs soaring. St Peter’s, Maldon, to close? Local NHS under huge pressure. Whatever the issue, we’re told record amounts … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from Mid Essex Recovery College What is the Mid Essex Recovery College?The Mid Essex Recovery College is a new service run by PROVIDE that runs free courses and workshops aimed to support mental health recovery in the Mid Essex area.Who can use the College?College courses are open to anyone who lives or works … Continue reading Mid Essex Recovery College

What a lot has happened since we wrote before Christmas. Many people were ill during the holidays. Ailments and severe weather continue. Strikes remain unresolved. The NHS experiences worse pressures. Hopefully you were cheered to read about the progress our Primary Care Network (PCN) is making. Spirometry is a simple test that helps diagnose and … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System The local NHS is today launching a campaign to highlight the importance of pneumococcal vaccination and improve take-up of the NHS free vaccination offer to over 65s and other vulnerable people.   Data for the East of England shows less than 5% of those eligible for free … Continue reading Are you protected against pneumococcal infections?

During January and the time around Blue Monday, it’s also important to check in and focus on ourselves in terms of mental wellbeing. January and the start of a New Year can be daunting for some and lonely if isolated, so ensuring you have a support network or access to support is important. Sometimes it’s … Continue reading Blue Monday 15 January

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Living with any long-term health condition can bring unique challenges, both physically, mentally and financially.  The costs of medications, treatments and having to take time off work can all take its toll.  But the good news is that with a bit of planning there are … Continue reading A practical guide to saving money and support with prescription costs

Put a smile on your face with your favourite movement or exercise! Looking after yourself is important and should always be a priority so set aside some time for an activity you love even if it is dancing around the kitchen or running round the park! #FindYourActive: https://bit.ly/Find_Your_Active

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System The local NHS is urging people to use services wisely as health services across mid and south Essex are experiencing major pressures.   Accident and Emergency departments, the ambulance service, GP practices and community health services are all being stretched by the number of people calling … Continue reading NHS services are under severe pressure, please choose wisely

Happy New Year! This is a slightly updated version of the article we published on 20 December 2023 in line with the copy deadline for SW Focus Issue 1068 of 5 January 2024. The updates are in italics and anything overtaken by events is ruled out. There is a new 4th paragraph below about Covid … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group