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Content originally from Mid and South Essex The free Specialist Bereavement Service, delivered by Amparo for residents in mid and south Essex, provides emotional and practical support for anyone who has felt the impact of suicide at any time (recent or historical). The service is completely confidential and can provide short-term or longer-term support. It … Continue reading Mid and South Essex Specialist Bereavement Service

To celebrate the launch of our newly refurbished Multi-Use Games Area, we’ve launched two brand new Netball courses for both juniors and adults, plus Pickleball Pay and Play sessions! Junior Come and Try Netball (Age 10 to 15 years) Never played netball before? Come and try your hand with a qualified coach to help show you the positions, learn … Continue reading *BRAND NEW* Netball and Pickleball courses

Content originally from GOV.UK With kids getting back into the classroom, now is a good time for parents to familiarise themselves with some of the common illnesses that could disrupt children's studies or even cause more serious illness during the colder months. This blog post covers some of the seasonal illnesses that tend to peak … Continue reading A parent’s guide to keeping kids healthy this school year

Content originally from Carers First As summer draws to a close, don't forget to get the latest issue of our magazine, Putting Carers First. Our magazine has been designed with carers, for carers, and covers a range of topics such as the Carer's Leave Act and what it means for you, Hospital from Home support  … Continue reading Welcome to your September Newsletter

This Art Exhibition is the first of hopefully many for the Mid and South Essex Compassionate Communities Campaign (MSE CCC). The exhibition showcases the incredible artwork of over 28 different local artists, around the theme of “Celebrating Living, Caring and Dying.” These unique pieces are the creative expression of very personal experience, important reflections, and … Continue reading Art Exhibition to celebrate Living, Caring, and Dying – 3rd September to 3rd November 2024

Content originally from GOV.UK The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern because of the rapid spread of a mpox virus strain, clade 1, after its emergence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) last year, and the potential for the virus to spread further across countries in Africa and outside … Continue reading Mpox clade 1: what you need to know

Content originally from Child and Wellbeing Services The September-December 2024 timetables for the Chelmsford Family Hubs can be found below. Families with children aged pre-birth to 19 (upto 25 for SEND) who require some help can: Drop in to their closest Family Hub during opening hours and speak to the member of staff on duty Call us … Continue reading Family hubs timetable

From 2nd September 2024 we will be changing the way that appointments can be booked. We will take all calls from 8am Monday To Friday and there will be NO NEED to call back at 1pm for appointments in the afternoon. All of the calls for appointments or queries or requests for home visits or … Continue reading Kingsway surgery: Changes to telephone calls and appointments from September 2024

The SWF Health & Social Care Group Public meeting was held via Zoom on 29 August 2024. Key documents: AGM NoticeAGM AgendaKeynote Speaker Recording: Interview with Tracy Dowling, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mid & South Essex Integrated Care BoardAnnual ReportAppendicesMinutes

SWF Health & Social Care Group held its 2024 virtual AGM and public meeting on Thursday 29 August. The Agenda and 2023-24 Annual Report and papers are being published on our website, along with the recorded interview with the now retired Interim Chief Executive of the Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board. With ongoing forecast heatwaves, … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group