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Content originally from GOV.UK COVID-19 reinforced to the world that the early days of a pandemic are crucial. It also demonstrated the art of the possible when governments, industry and academia work at pace to translate science into public health action. With this impetus, a global mission began in 2021 to ensure that the best … Continue reading Making progress on the global mission to develop pandemic-fighting tools within 100 days

We're asking people over 55 to share their experiences of care with us We want more people over 55 to share their experiences of care with us. We need your help to understand the quality of care people get from services like hospitals, care homes, GPs - or any type of health or social care … Continue reading News from the Care Quality Commission: January 2023

Content originally from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation The latest update from our hospitals can be found here The update includes: Expanded Emergency DepartmentPre-surgery exercisesHereditary heart issuesNew scanners in placeThe Shine Awards

On Sunday 22 January 2023 : OUR NHS IS IN CRISIS. COVID INFECTIONS, HOSPITALISATIONS & DEATHS ARE VERY HIGH. THE FEARED TWINDEMIC OF COVID & FLU IS HERE. VACCINATION CENTRES HAVE CLOSED BECAUSE THEY WEREN’T BEING USED AND GP VACCINATIONS WEREN’T BEING BOOKED. Unvaccinated people are taking up health & care services unnecessarily. Will the … Continue reading An Update from Us 22.01.2023

A local parent has set up a FREE SEND support group- for parents/ carers of children and young people with SEND (whether diagnosed or undiagnosed) This group runs 1st Thursday of the month 9.30am-11.30am @ Chetwood Family Hub Delivery Site, Shirebourn Vale, CM3 5ZX                    Free onsite car park You can just pop along- no booking is … Continue reading SEND support in South Woodham Ferrers

Present waits for ambulances and treatment for falls is poor so please do everything possible to avoid them.

Q: “Given the present situation, what please is your message to the local communities in places like South Woodham Ferrers about the levels of services they can expect today and how they can help you to make those services work as well as possible? In particular as examples, what can they expect and should do … Continue reading Question to Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board public meeting on 19 January 2023 and Answer

Diabetes UK are running a free online patient event on 14 February for those with or with an interest in Type 2 Diabetes. The session will be held on Zoom and with presentations from a Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Podiatrist, Retinal Eye Screener and clinician from the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme. For further … Continue reading Living with diabetes education and engagement event

On Sunday 15 January 2023: OUR NHS IS IN CRISIS. COVID INFECTIONS, HOSPITALISATIONS & DEATHS ARE VERY HIGH AGAIN. THE FEARED TWINDEMIC OF COVID & FLU IS HERE. VACCINATION CENTRES HAVE CLOSED BECAUSE THEY WEREN’T BEING USED AND GP VACCINATIONS WEREN’T BEING BOOKED. Unvaccinated people are taking up health & care services unnecessarily. Will the … Continue reading An Update from Us 15.01.2023

Content originally from Healthwatch Essex The latest bulletin is out now. Click here to read it.