Find Your Active

Content originally from Active Essex It’s time to explore the endless possibilities that new forms of movement and activity can offer! Stepout of your comfort zone and embrace the unfamiliar on your movement journey, as tryingsomething new can transform your approach to physical activity.The beauty of trying something new is that there’s no restrictions. Age, … Continue reading Find Your Active

How do your prepare for winter? Have your say in our latest engagement survey.

Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex As the chill of winter approaches, we want to hear from you. We are launching a survey to understand how local people prepare for the colder months and to gather your perceptions of the flu vaccination. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us support our community better during … Continue reading How do your prepare for winter? Have your say in our latest engagement survey.

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Sunday 21 July 2024 The General Election is over. The new Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, says the NHS is “broken”. He’s already started urgent talks with English Junior Doctors. Settling that dispute would be a good start. Representing Ilford North, Mr Streeting should know something about the Essex and Northeast London health and welfare systems. … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

The General Election is over. The new Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, says the NHS is “broken”. He’s already started urgent talks with English Junior Doctors. Settling that dispute would be a good start. Representing Ilford North, Mr Streeting should know something about the Essex and Northeast London health and welfare systems. He also said: millions … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

East of England Lived Experience of End of Life and Terminal Illness Survey – LIVE

Content originally from Marie Curie As you may or may not be aware, Marie Curie is partnering with NHS England’s East of England Palliative and End of Life Care Strategic Clinical Network to conduct a study to understand the experiences of people in the East of England who: •              are living with a terminal illness •              are … Continue reading East of England Lived Experience of End of Life and Terminal Illness Survey – LIVE

Insights from consultation on proposed changes to hospital services published

Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex A draft report of feedback received during the recent NHS consultation led by NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has been published. Over 5,400 people took part in the public consultation which ran from 25 January to 11 April 2024 into areas of NHS community … Continue reading Insights from consultation on proposed changes to hospital services published

Whooping cough: my daughter spent the third week of life in an induced coma

Content originally from GOV.UK Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and airways. The whooping cough vaccine is given as part of the routine childhood vaccination schedule in the UK, and from 2012 pregnant women have been able to get vaccinated against whooping cough which helps to … Continue reading Whooping cough: my daughter spent the third week of life in an induced coma