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Wuhan novel coronavirus: update 3rd February 2020

Posted on 3rd Feb 202024th Feb 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Posted in Coronavirus

New Hospital-Based Youth Workers Give Vulnerable Young People Support

Posted on 1st Feb 202024th Feb 2020 by swfhealthsocial

More than 150 vulnerable young people have been given access to increased support, thanks to a new youth work project based in Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital.

Posted in Child / Teen Health, Other

Duncan Selbie’s Friday Message – 31 January 2020

Posted on 31st Jan 202023rd Mar 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Yesterday the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus as a global health emergency and in response, the four UK Chief Medical Officers raised the risk to the public from low to moderate.

Posted in Coronavirus, End of Life Care, Other

Declare Your Care: People with learning disabilities

Posted on 31st Jan 202024th Feb 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Declare Your Care is a year-long, campaign focusing on four key population groups which we know have lower awareness of CQC.

Posted in Consultations, Learning Disabilities

Declare Your Care: Learning disabilities

Posted on 29th Jan 202024th Feb 2020 by swfhealthsocial

CQC's Declare Your Care campaign is encouraging people with learning disabilities, their family, carers and advocates to speak openly about their experience of care, good or bad.

Posted in Consultations, Learning Disabilities

People Advising the Hospice (PATH) – February Meeting

Posted on 27th Jan 202024th Feb 2020 by swfhealthsocial

The next meeting will be in the Dengie area and location to be confirmed nearer the date. The theme of this group session will be Dementia ; what could we be doing differently at Farleigh Hospice?

Posted in End of Life Care, Public Meetings

Wuhan novel coronavirus: what you need to know

Posted on 24th Jan 202024th Feb 2020 by swfhealthsocial

In this blog we’ll answer some of the questions many people have. We’ll update this blog as new information becomes available.

Posted in Coronavirus

Mumps in Maldon Update

Posted on 22nd Jan 202024th Feb 2020 by swfhealthsocial

The latest Weekly Statutory Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDs) Report shows a no remaining cases of Mumps in the Maldon District.

Posted in Infectious Diseases Update

New neurology e-learning tool launched on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Posted on 20th Jan 202024th Feb 2020 by swfhealthsocial

The Essex Neurology Network, in partnership with Healthwatch Essex, has launched an e-learning tool for health and social care professionals.

Posted in Learning Disabilities

Hear my voice | Rachel, Young Mental Health Ambassador

Posted on 16th Jan 202024th Feb 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Rachel, a Healthwatch Essex Young Mental Health Ambassador, is our guest blogger this month and is sharing why she has joined us to help improve the local mental health services in Essex below in the hope that others will learn something from her story.

Posted in Mental Health

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  • What is RSV and who is eligible for the vaccine 17th Sep 2026
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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
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  • 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
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  • AMBER heat health alert updated for the East of England 4th Aug 2026
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • YELLOW heat health alert updated for the East of England 6th Jul 2026
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