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Mental Health

With you in Mind – Relaunch

Posted on 27th Apr 202128th Apr 2021 by swfhealthsocial

The With you in Mind, Mental health activity project is relaunching on Wednesday 12th May 2021 at Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre from 2-4pm.

Posted in 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

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  • Who’s eligible for the 2026 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Autumn Booster’ 14th Sep 2026
  • A guide to keeping kids healthy this school year for parents and carers 14th Sep 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 7th Sep 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 31st Aug 2026
  • Your guide to who’s eligible for the autumn 2026 flu vaccine 31st Aug 2026
  • What is Salmonella and what can you do to avoid catching it? 25th Aug 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 25th Aug 2026
  • Step by Step Supporting you to Support Them 20th Aug 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 20th Aug 2026
  • Essex residents share opinions on NHS services and Minor Injuries Unit to move 17th Aug 2026
  • What is HPV and how effective is the vaccine that protects against it? 17th Aug 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 13th Aug 2026
  • Heat health alert updated for the East of England 12th Aug 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 6th Aug 2026
  • AMBER heat health alert updated for the East of England 4th Aug 2026
  • GP teams deliver thousands more appointments across Essex 4th Aug 2026
  • AMBER heat health alert updated for the East of England 28th Jul 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 26th Jul 2026
  • YELLOW heat health alert issued for the East of England 26th Jul 2026
  • How to watch the solar eclipse safely this summer 26th Jul 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 23rd Jul 2026
  • Why do you need more than one dose of some vaccines? 23rd Jul 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 14th Jul 2026
  • Help improve earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer 14th Jul 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 6th Jul 2026
  • YELLOW heat health alert updated for the East of England 6th Jul 2026
  • Essex doctors pilot new test to detect oesophageal cancer risk earlier 6th Jul 2026
  • An update from our hospitals – World first for heart trial 6th Jul 2026
  • What are ticks and how can you avoid being bitten? 6th Jul 2026
  • What is Lyme disease and how is it diagnosed and treated? 6th Jul 2026
  • Healthwatch Essex is hosting an Armed Forces Community event 6th Jul 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 29th Jun 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 25th Jun 2026
  • How to keep cool and stay well during hot weather 25th Jun 2026
  • RED heat health alert extended for the East of England 25th Jun 2026
  • Red Heat Health Alert in place from Wednesday 23rd Jun 2026
  • RED heat health alert updated for the East of England 23rd Jun 2026

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