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Largest ever study using wearable devices finds physical activity is beneficial for health, and more intense activity is better.

Posted on 19th Aug 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Physical activity of any intensity is beneficial for health, but more intense activity has greater benefits, according to a new study published today in Nature Medicine.

Posted in Health

A winning Heart Breathing Rainbow Dragon

Posted on 17th Aug 202017th Aug 2020 by swfhealthsocial

A winning Heart Breathing Rainbow Dragon.

Posted in Coronavirus

Duncan Selbie’s Friday Message – 14 August 2020

Posted on 15th Aug 2020 by swfhealthsocial

This week's message includes transmission of COVID in schools, Bedford Borough’s COVID ‘deep dive’, an updated method to count daily deaths linked to COVID-19, the annual Congenital Anomaly Statistics report, and PHE’s evidence review on sleep & health.

Posted in Coronavirus

Behind the headlines: Counting COVID-19 deaths

Posted on 13th Aug 202013th Aug 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Although it might seem straightforward, counting the number of people who have died from COVID-19 related illness is complex. This article explains this complexity and the re-calculation and reduction in COVID-19 related deaths in England.

Posted in Coronavirus

Mid and North East Essex Mind Update

Posted on 10th Aug 202010th Aug 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Mid and North East Essex Mind Update includes contact details for those needing support, notice of their AGM and support offered to NHS workers.

Posted in Coronavirus

New Hearing Help Resource Centre

Posted on 10th Aug 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Hearing Help Essex opened a new accessible Resource Centre in Moulsham Street, Chelmsford as part of their response to the Covid-19 Pandemic to enable the resumption of its services supporting people with hearing loss.

Posted in Coronavirus

How to stay safe if you’re travelling overseas

Posted on 6th Aug 2020 by swfhealthsocial

If you’re planning a trip, it’s never been more important to know the potential health risks of your destination. That’s why we’ve put together some tips to help you and your loved ones to stay safe and make your trip memorable for all the right reasons.

Posted in Coronavirus

5 tips to help you enjoy your UK holiday safely

Posted on 6th Aug 2020 by swfhealthsocial

As more tourist and visitor attractions re-open to the public, many people will be planning breaks and day trips around the UK. This blog aims to provide some simple advice to help you get out and about and enjoy summer safely.

Posted in Coronavirus

Uttlesford and Braintree coronavirus deaths released with Dunmow’s percentage highest

Posted on 2nd Aug 20202nd Aug 2020 by swfhealthsocial

An article which puts SWF’s COVID-19 related deaths in the context of those in outer similar Towns in Essex and nationally.

Posted in Coronavirus

Duncan Selbie’s Friday Message – 31 July 2020

Posted on 2nd Aug 2020 by swfhealthsocial

The Chief Executive of Public Health England's weekly update message.

Posted in Coronavirus

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  • 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
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  • YELLOW heat health alert updated for the East of England 6th Jul 2026
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  • An update from our hospitals – World first for heart trial 6th Jul 2026
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  • Healthwatch Essex is hosting an Armed Forces Community event 6th Jul 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 29th Jun 2026
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  • RED heat health alert extended for the East of England 25th Jun 2026
  • Red Heat Health Alert in place from Wednesday 23rd Jun 2026
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  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 18th Jun 2026
  • YELLOW heat health alert issued for the East of England 18th Jun 2026
  • Who is eligible for the new one-off MenB vaccine programme? 14th Jun 2026
  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 11th Jun 2026
  • Speak now or forever hold your peace! 11th Jun 2026
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  • An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group 4th Jun 2026
  • Your NHS is changing. Have your say! 4th Jun 2026
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