This week's blog includes updates on the novel coronavirus, HIV in older people, Longevity, Women and Girls in Science, Salt Reduction, and Behaviour Change.
New wellbeing hub to open in Chelmsford
With You In Mind, a social, inclusive, wellbeing hub for Chelmsford is set to open this month.
Town Council consulted over ‘significant’ new housing plans ahead of public consultation
South Woodham Ferrers Town Council have been in talks with Chelmsford City Council and Countryside Properties to discuss plans for a “significant” amount of new housing.
Duncan Selbie’s Friday message – 7 February 2020
This week's blog includes information on the novel coronavirus outbreak, cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, and Heads Up Weekend.
New Hospital-Based Youth Workers Give Vulnerable Young People Support
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.
Duncan Selbie’s Friday Message – 31 January 2020
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.
Parish Nurse & GP Receptionists are well trained
There have been many views expressed about the lack of a Town-centre healthcare service with the move of all the GPs and Health Clinic services to the new Crouch Vale Medical Centre.
Healthwatch Wider Health News
Taken from Healthwatch Essex's newsletter dated 20th January 2020
Shifting the mindset: a closer look at NHS complaints
Healthwatch England Chair, Sir Robert Francis QC, provides comment on Healthwatch England's latest report: 'Shifting the mindset'.
Can we build healthier, more resilient and connected communities?
Whether we live in cities or towns, rural or coastal areas, the communities we live in really matter for our wellbeing.
SWF Health & Social Care Group 
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