If answering Questions 6 & 7 and you didn’t experience any delays use the ‘Other’ answer and enter ‘None’. It was an oversight to omit a ‘None’ option which we’ve pointed out but it’s too late to be added.
Sepsis awareness can save lives – World Sepsis Day 2023
Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System World Sepsis Day (Wednesday 13 September) is a global day to raise awareness of a devastating condition that accounts for 11 million deaths worldwide each year. NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is spreading the word around sepsis to help local residents … Continue reading Sepsis awareness can save lives – World Sepsis Day 2023
Using the power of data to build the UK’s health security
Content originally from GOV.UK Data is now the driving force of the world’s modern economies, fuelling innovation and progress. Data is equally essential to health security, underpinning our ability to prepare for, prevent and respond to health threats so we can save lives and protect livelihoods. Like many other government departments, health, and scientific organisations, … Continue reading Using the power of data to build the UK’s health security
80,000 people now ‘know their numbers’ by monitoring their own blood pressure in mid and south Essex BP@home scheme
This complements the previous message for the public and reports the evaluation study on the Essex BP@Home scheme.
Know Your Numbers Week 2023:Make time to ease the pressure
Patients wishing to participate in the NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service for the over 40s with free home blood pressure monitoring can do so through discussion with their GP surgery or participating pharmacies.
Over 65s and other vulnerable adults are advised to look out for their invitation to book their winter vaccinations
Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Vulnerable adults will now be offered the opportunity to get their flu and Covid vaccinations earlier than expected as the start date of this year’s winter vaccination programme has been brought forward from the original planned date in October. Eligible adults are being urged to … Continue reading Over 65s and other vulnerable adults are advised to look out for their invitation to book their winter vaccinations
A parent’s guide to keeping kids healthy this school year
Content originally from GOV.UK As the new school year begins, children, teenagers and their parents prepare for new schedules, homework, friends, and activities. But the autumn also brings common illnesses that can keep children and teenagers away from their classmates and studies. This blog post covers steps you can take now and throughout the coming … Continue reading A parent’s guide to keeping kids healthy this school year
What is sepsis?
As World Sepsis day approaches, Tracy Kilbourn, Sepsis Nurse (Southend Hospital) explains in simple terms, what sepsis is. YouTube: https://youtu.be/hteQhwaem_I?si=50zZPX_sh-SLxCNO
Health and social care statistics September 2023
Content originally from Government Statistical Service This newsletter brings together official statistics and insights on health and social care from across the Government Statistical Service (GSS). The newsletter has a wide audience, from experts to interested citizens, so is designed to be accessible to all. To access the newsletter, please click here
An update from our hospitals, Friday 25 August
Content originally from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust To access the latest update from our hospitals, please click here The update includes:Heart care app Virtual reality Healthcare Assistant hairdos Catheter lab helps siblings Community Diagnostic Centres Annual General Meeting If you would like to attend the AGM, it takes place on 13 September at … Continue reading An update from our hospitals, Friday 25 August
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