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Mental Health

Here for you

Posted on 24th Feb 202124th Feb 2021 by swfhealthsocial

EPUT have launched a new psychological support service, ‘Here for you’, specifically for staff who work in healthcare, social care, the voluntary sector or not-for-profit sector in Essex.

Posted in Coronavirus, Mental Health

Dr Kevin Cleary responds to the Reforming the Mental Health Act White Paper

Posted on 3rd Feb 20213rd Feb 2021 by swfhealthsocial

Kevin ClearyDr Kevin Cleary, CQC's Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals (lead for mental health) has responded to the Department of Health and Social Care's white paper on reforming the Mental Health Act (MHA).

Posted in Mental Health

Every Mind Matters campaign

Posted on 27th Jan 202128th Jan 2021 by swfhealthsocial

The Better Health - Every Mind Matters campaign supports people to take action to look after their mental health and wellbeing and help support others such as family and friends.

Posted in Mental Health

Alcohol dependence and mental health

Posted on 18th Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

There are an estimated 589,000 people who are dependent on alcohol in England and about a quarter of them are likely to be receiving mental health medication; mostly for anxiety and depression, but also for sleep problems, psychosis and bipolar disorder.

Posted in Mental Health

Mental Health on the Frontline

Posted on 15th Nov 202018th Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Healthwatch Essex has launched a report giving a unique insight into the mental health of frontline workers, working across the county.

Posted in Mental Health

Out of sight – who cares?: Restraint, segregation and seclusion review

Posted on 4th Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

This report looks at the use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in care services for people with a mental health condition, a learning disability or autistic people.

Posted in Learning Disabilities, Mental Health

Free Nature-Based Group Therapy for Adults

Posted on 29th Sep 202029th Sep 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Wilderness Foundation UK is offering FREE places on 'Brave Futures'; a nature-based group therapy programme set up to support clients who have experienced grief, trauma, addictions, social isolation, anxiety and depression.

Posted in Mental Health

Mental Health Support

Posted on 27th Sep 202027th Sep 2020 by swfhealthsocial

A variety of Mental Health Support lines as well as training which will provide a person with the tools to have a conversation that may help to save a life.

Posted in Mental Health

Specialist Counselling Service for children and young people

Posted on 9th Sep 20209th Sep 2020 by swfhealthsocial

A new service has launched to support children and young people aged 5-18 years (or up to 25 if in receipt of an Education, Health and Care Plan) in response to COVID-19 and an increase in demand for mental health support.

Posted in Child / Teen Health, Coronavirus, Mental Health

Hear my voice

Posted on 1st Jun 202031st May 2020 by nixbore

Zoe, a Healthwatch Essex Young Mental Health Ambassador, shares her mental health story in the hope that others will learn something from her story.

Posted in Mental Health

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Latest News

  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 16th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 15th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 14th Apr 2021
  • An Update from Us 11.04.2021 14th Apr 2021
  • Covid-19 update from Essex County Council 14th Apr 2021
  • Help gather experiences of caring and COVID-19 14th Apr 2021
  • Spring news from Mid and North East Essex Mind 14th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 13th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 12th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 11th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 10th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 9th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 8th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 7th Apr 2021
  • Households and bubbles of pupils, students and staff of schools, nurseries and colleges: get rapid lateral flow tests 7th Apr 2021
  • Coronavirus: a year like no other 7th Apr 2021
  • Public Health Research and Science Conference 2021 7th Apr 2021
  • Update on CQC’s regulatory approach 7th Apr 2021
  • Latest COVID-19 Insight report and provider collaboration review published 7th Apr 2021
  • Protect, respect, connect – decisions about living and dying well during COVID-19 7th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 6th Apr 2021
  • An Update from Us 05.04.2021 5th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 5th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 4th Apr 2021
  • An Update from Us 04.04.21 4th Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 3rd Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 2nd Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 1st Apr 2021
  • UK regulator confirms that people should continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca 1st Apr 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 31st Mar 2021
  • An update from Us 28.03.2021 31st Mar 2021
  • Life expectancy in England in 2020 31st Mar 2021
  • COVID-19: Reintroducing confirmatory PCR testing 31st Mar 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 30th Mar 2021
  • Because we all care campaign: people with a learning disability and/or autistic people 30th Mar 2021
  • Safe and effective use of medicines in NHS trusts 30th Mar 2021
  • Blood testing services in Chelmsford move to town centre location 30th Mar 2021
  • An update from our hospitals 30th Mar 2021
  • The impact of the pandemic on urgent and emergency services 30th Mar 2021
  • Protecting ourselves and each other as we move out of lockdown 29th Mar 2021
  • Daily Covid Number Updates for SWF 29th Mar 2021
  • Easter Opening Times for GP’s, Pharmacies and Dentists 28th Mar 2021

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