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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

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

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

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Sepsis is a life-threatening condition which arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It primarily affects very young children and older adults and is also more common in people with learning disabilities and/or underlying health conditions, it can … Continue reading World Sepsis Day: Spotting the signs

Sunday 3 September 2023:  The Autumn is with us – so coming week will be ‘Indian-Summer-like!. The NHS Summer Stresses, with patients routinely stuck in hospital corridors, have been indistinguishable from Winter Pressures: The Junior doctors’ 11-15 August strike put services at tipping point. Consultant Doctors struck from 24-26 August. We await reports of the … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System As part of the NHS’s winter preparations, senior clinicians and partners across the health and care system have been developing plans to make the best use of healthcare facilities and resources this winter. Plans include changes to: increase and reconfigure inpatient community rehabilitation beds that support … Continue reading Strengthening healthcare services for our community this winter

Come and find out more about our Family Hub Delivery Site and what we have to offer children, young people and families. On the day there will be a variety of free activities for you and yourfamily to explore. This will provide you with the opportunity to experience our service, access support and meet the … Continue reading Chetwood Family Hub Delivery Site Open Day

27 August 2023:  Holidays are ending. NHS Summer Stresses, with patients routinely stuck in hospital corridors, are indistinguishable from Winter Pressures: The Junior doctors’ 11-15 August strike put services at tipping point. Consultant Doctors struck from 24-26 August. NHSE is planning for industrial action continuing during Winter 2023, in constant discussions to maintain lifesaving services. … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

The study of ME/CFS is of great value. CFS is a wide-ranging syndrome which includes Fibromyalgia and Long-COVID.

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board invite members of the public to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023, taking place on Tuesday 12 September 2023. The AGM is an opportunity to review the annual performance, achievements, financial performance and future plans of the Integrated Care Board. There will also be a presentation … Continue reading Integrated Care Board Annual General Meeting Tuesday 12 September 2023