Norovirus remains high. 16–22 February: Flu decreased and is at baseline levels. COVID-19 remains stable and is at baseline levels respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) decreased and is at low levels. Norovirus activity remains high but stable; cases are particularly high in adults aged 65+; children also suffer badly. Hospital outbreaks remain high. The NHS … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
An update from our hospitals – Over £9m for lighting across hospitals
Our Trust was awarded £9.2m to help reduce energy use. The money will be used to improve existing external, internal and theatre lighting with new LED lighting, so that it is more energy efficient. These improvements will help us deliver cost savings of £1.6m a year. To read the full article and the rest of … Continue reading An update from our hospitals – Over £9m for lighting across hospitals
Healthwatch Essex announces Fellas’ Fair in Harlow
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Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
Get support for a family by Encouraging self-referral where appropriate- any family can call us on 0300 247 0014 9am-5pm Mon-Fri (except bank holidays) or drop in to their local Family Hub during opening hours Complete professional referral/ request for support (with family consent) over the phone or by completing our referral form (can be downloaded from website https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/services/family-support/ ) Find … Continue reading Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
New and updated items follow first. Flu decreased. Norovirus remains seriously high. Week 9 – 15 February 2026: Flu activity decreased and is circulating at baseline levels. COVID-19 activity decreased and is circulating at baseline levels respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity decreased and is circulating at low levels. Norovirus activity remains high but has … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Upgrades to local GP practices and our apprentice goes to Westminster
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How does cold weather affect health? Our new report explores the hidden impact
When we talk about winter deaths, we may think of hypothermia or people dying directly from low temperatures. The reality is more complex – and often invisible. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/18/how-does-cold-weather-affect-health-our-new-report-explores-the-hidden-impact/
Mid Essex Recovery College Courses
There are two sessions held in the SWF Community Hub on 3 & 17 March. All our courses and workshops are free and provide a safe space for people to learn new skills, expand on existing ones, and attend courses developed to support mental health recovery. Co-production is a core feature of recovery college ethos; our courses are all co-produced by experts by … Continue reading Mid Essex Recovery College Courses
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