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SWF Health & Social Care Group’s 2024 virtual AGM and public meeting will be held from 1830-2030 on Thursday 29 August; send requests to attended to  swfhealthsocial@outlook.com or 01245 322079.. Our film, ‘The Impact of Covid on Dying, Death & Bereavement’ is published on our website at https://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/2024/08/07/the-impact-of-covid-on-dying-death-bereavement-a-film/  It’s been submitted to the UK Covid-9 Public Inquiry. With ongoing … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from  NHS Mid and South Essex The NHS in mid and south Essex is reminding people to order their repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before the bank holiday weekend. On bank holiday Monday, GP practices will be closed, and pharmacies will either be closed or have different opening times. This will mean that there … Continue reading Repeat prescriptions – order yours before the bank holiday weekend

Content originally from Healthwatch Essex Life with Functional Neurological DisorderWe spoke to Anna, who is living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), in this month's podcast episode. FND is a condition which impacts the function of the brain, and how it receives and sends information to the rest of the body.Anna discusses how she reached diagnosis, … Continue reading Healthwatch Essex explores living with FND

Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex  Everyone deserves the best experience possible at the end of life - with access to high quality care and support when and where they need it most.  On behalf of those responsible for shaping palliative and end of life care, NHS East of England and Marie Curie are conducting … Continue reading Are you or someone close to you living with a terminal illness? 

Content originally from  Chelmsford City Council We want people to get the help they need, when they need it. Not when it is too late.  Many people at risk of homelessness only look for help when they are already in a housing crisis. This makes it harder for us to find solutions and break this … Continue reading Take part in our survey about homelessness

Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex  A familiar face has joined the board of NHS Mid and South Essex as the organisation welcomes Tom Abell as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tom starts today (8th August) as the substantive CEO following Tracy Dowling’s tenure as interim CEO for the past nine months. … Continue reading Familiar face joins NHS Mid and South Essex

FILM PUBLICATION                                                                      6 August 2024 On the evening of 6 August 2024 we publish our film “The Impact of Covid on Dying, Death & Bereavement” for free public use at: https://youtu.be/D7maS-Hsb1o.   All we ask is that users let us know at swfhealthsocial@outlook.com that you’re using it, credit the makers South Woodham Ferrers Health & … Continue reading The Impact of Covid on Dying, Death & Bereavement – a film

Call for evidenceLord Darzi has launched an open call for evidence to gather data, intelligence and analysis to inform his independent investigation into the performance of the health service. The deadline for submitting evidence is 11.59pm on Friday 9 August. Find out more about the review in this BMJ article by Lord Darzi.