Health

MALDON MP John Whittingdale has called the coronavirus pandemic “the greatest threat to public health that we have seen in our lifetimes”.

The Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) will be ensuring that people with the most serious health conditions across Essex, Southend and Thurrock, are shielded from social contact for 12 weeks during the peak of the epidemic. These people have been written to directly by the Government and told to expect food packages to be delivered to them.

The Essex Welfare Service is a new single point of contact for anyone in Essex who needs urgent help during the Coronavirus outbreak, including specialist advice and deliveries of food or medication.

Weekly update on the coronavirus outbreak from the founding Chief Executive of Public Health England

At SWF Health & Social Care, we would like to apologise for the lack of new content being sent at a time when it is key for us to be present and keeping you informed. As a small team, we are limited on time and this has not been helped by the increased workload due … Continue reading Apologies for the Radio Silence

Content from The Essex Map We are busily collating all of the information on which organisations are still operational in Essex, and what help is available during self-isolation. This includes: where to find help and information, home delivery services, home school assistance, activities you can do at home, and business help available. To find out … Continue reading Coronavirus in Essex – help, guidance, and support

Content from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) The most important thing members of the public can do in the fight against coronavirus is to stay at home. Staying home helps protect the NHS and saves lives. When we reduce our day-to-day contact with other people, we will reduce the spread of the infection. That is … Continue reading Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives.

Please note that the following information is correct as of 24th March 2020 and is subject to change: Asda 8am - 9am, Monday, Wednesday & Friday for elderly, other vulnerable people and their carers & NHS workers; max 3 of any product; urged to use cashless payment Sainsbury’s 8am - 9am, Monday, Wednesday & Friday … Continue reading SWF Supermarket Opening Times for Vulnerable People & Key Workers