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29 September 2023 Official statement published today by Kingsway Practice says: "It is with sadness we advise that Dr Jay will be leaving the surgery soon; his official leaving date is the 31st October 2023 but he has accrued some annual leave, which he is going to take during his notice period, meaning his last … Continue reading Dr Jay leaving Kingsway

24 September 2023:  Autumn is with us, NHS stresses continue and Winter Pressures loom large: Consultant Doctors struck on 19-20 September + Junior Doctors on 20–23 September; all Consultants and Junior Doctors will strike together from 2–5 October. These disputes must be settled by immediate negotiations. Surely the estimated £1billion cost of NHS strikes so … Continue reading Update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from Active Essex Finding your active has never been easier and with the help of digital platforms and technologies, you can get active anywhere, at any time! Platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram have a wide variety of videos to inspire you and even Active Essex have a YouTube channel full of workouts … Continue reading Find Your Active October 2023

SWF Health & Social Care Group asked the following question of the Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board [MSE ICB]: “Until the Public Inquiry into Essex Mental Health Services is completed how will the confidence of adult mental health patients, their loved ones, and the people of South Woodham Ferrers and all parts of … Continue reading Question to ICB Board 20 July 2023

Content originally from Motivated Minds WELCOME to this month's newsletter, bringing you health & wellbeing updates, resource links, and spotlighting our community wellness.This month's theme is  Self-Care SeptemberAs the days grow shorter and the pace of life quickens, it's easy to forget the importance of taking care of ourselves. That's why we're excited to introduce Self-Care September, a … Continue reading Motivated Minds

Sunday 17 September 2023:  Autumn has arrived after the record-breaking September heatwave which caused dangerous heat-stroke. The NHS Summer Stresses 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 now face joint strikes: this coming week Consultant Doctors on 19-20 … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from GOV.UK Despite the recent hot and sunny weather, winter is coming, and with it comes an increased risk of catching flu.  Flu can leave many of us feeling dreadful and laid up in bed for days, but for certain groups, the effects can be more severe or even life-threatening. Who is most … Continue reading Get Winter Strong: why having a flu vaccination matters

Content originally from GOV.UK As we brace ourselves for chillier days, more indoor gatherings and seasonal social events with friends and family, now is the ideal time to revisit the current guidance on face coverings, isolation, vaccination and other behaviours that can reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections known to peak during … Continue reading Get Winter Strong: revisiting respiratory infection guidance for a safer season

Content originally from GOV.UK We’ve been receiving a lot of questions about the BA.2.86 COVID variant, as people would like to know how it compares to other variants and what the implications might be for public health. It is important to note that to date only a small number of cases have been identified across the … Continue reading Should we be worried about the new COVID-19 variant?

Content originally from Healthwatch Essex The latest issue of Healthwatch Essex can be viewed here