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Content originally from GOV.UK Doug Jenkinson was a Midlands GP for 37 years, during which time he made a special study of whooping cough and documented over 700 cases. The thing about whooping cough is that anyone can diagnose it once they have heard the typical cough. The ‘whooping’ noise happens right at the end … Continue reading I was a GP on the frontline of a whooping cough epidemic. Here is what I saw.

Content originally from  NHS Mid and South Essex Residents in mid and south Essex will benefit from a fracture service where hospitals and GPs work together across a large area. The Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) in mid and south Essex is the first in the country to operate across a large geographical area, where it … Continue reading First-of-its-type NHS service to improve bone health and prevent fractures

Whooping cough cases continue rising sharply. Between January and March there were 5 infant deaths and around 2,800 English cases. Health experts urge those not vaccinated to get the jab. Whooping cough vaccine is given as part of the: 6-in-1 vaccine for babies at 8, 12 and 16 weeks; 4-in-1 pre-school booster for children three … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Whooping cough cases (also known as the ‘100 day cough’) are rising sharply across England. Between January and March 2024 there have sadly been 5 infant deaths. Vaccination is the best protection. UK health officials say there have been 1,319 cases of whooping cough in England in March, up from 900 in February, giving a … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from GOV.UK Cases of whooping cough have been rising across England, increasing from 556 cases in January, 918 in February to 1,319 cases confirmed in March - bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 2,793.Sadly, between January – March 2024, there have been five infant deaths. The whooping cough vaccine provides high … Continue reading Whooping cough: One mother’s story of love, loss and action

Our South Woodham Carers Support Group runs every first Friday of the month, providing an opportunity for carers to meet together to socialise, build friendships, gain peer support from each other and be informed of specialist information from a Carer Support Advisor who will be facilitating the group. Group sessions sometimes involve guest speakers or … Continue reading SWF Carers Group

Content originally from GOV.UK Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when medicines used to fight infections lose their effectiveness because the organisms they target – whether bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites – have evolved or acquired adaptations to survive. In 2019, AMR was directly responsible for about 1.27 million deaths globally. Sustained action is required to curb … Continue reading What is UKHSA doing about antibiotic resistance?

Content originally from The Kings Fund Primary care services are the ‘front door’ of the NHS. Delve into the data and find out how primary care services work, how they're funded, inequalities in access, and more.  Read more

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