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Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug (although you can catch it throughout the year, including during summer), is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It spreads easily through communities, making outbreaks common in settings where individuals have close contact such as hospitals, care homes, schools and nurseries. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/23/norovirus-what-to-do-if-you-catch-it-and-helping-to-stop-the-spread/ … Continue reading Norovirus: What to do if you catch it and helping to stop the spread

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for older adults. A vaccine to help protect against RSV is now avaiable for people aged 75 to 79. Your GP surgery will contact you to offer an appointment or you can visit a participating … Continue reading Are you ages 75 to 79? You can protect yourself from serious lung infection

Our scientists are tracking flu and other respiratory viruses and they need your help. Join our FluSurvey UK-wide citizen science programme and contribute directly to protecting the nation’s health this winter. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/22/join-the-fight-against-flu-by-taking-part-in-our-citizen-science-project/ Content originally from GOV.UK

URGENT STILL!: Crouch Vale Medical Centre’s Wheelchairs are still missing. If you have a wheelchair that’s no longer needed, please donate or loan it by taking it to the ground floor Reception. The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there’s no evidence it causes autism in … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

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You can’t see it. You can’t feel it. But it could still be putting your heart at risk. High cholesterol often has no symptoms – yet it’s one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke. And here’s the surprising bit: more than half of adults in England are thought to have levels above what’s recommended. So, … Continue reading Stay in control of your cholesterol

Welcome to our NHS Mid and South Essex news round up. This regular email series brings you the latest local news on innovations in healthcare, changes and improvements to services and how the NHS is helping local people in need. To read the full bulletin, please click here

Do you smoke? Or know someone who does? Take the first step and quit this Stoptober – it’s never too late. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for a healthier, smoke-free life – and you could be one step closer to success by taking on the challenge this Stoptober.  There are … Continue reading Quit smoking with thousands of others this Stoptober

URGENT: Crouch Vale Medical Centre’s Wheelchairs are still missing. If you have a wheelchair that’s no longer needed, please donate or loan it by taking it to the ground floor Reception. The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there’s no evidence it causes autism in children. … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Mid and South Essex Local Maternity and Neonatal System are currently collecting feedback on antenatal education classes across Mid and South Essex. Antenatal education classes refer to the information, support and guidance provided during pregnancy to help prepare for childbirth, parenthood and caring for a newborn. If you have relevant experience please complete this survey … Continue reading Maternity Antenatal Education survey – now live