St Peter’s Hospital Closure Consultation

There’s a consultation exercise about the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon, until 21 March. The site isn’t safe or fit for purpose. We’re lobbying to keep investigative and outpatient services available in our area. We’re invited to submit evidence to a public consultation hearing on 19 March. WE’VE ARRANGED A VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING ABOUT THIS … Continue reading St Peter’s Hospital Closure Consultation

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

SWF VIRTUAL PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING ABOUT PROPOSED CLOSURE OF ST PETER’S HOSPITAL, MALDON, 1830-2000 ON TUESDAY 5 MARCH. PLEASE DIARISE THIS VITAL MEETING; THE FUTURE OF OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL SERVICES ARE AT STAKE. Details will be on our website asap. English Junior Doctors striking again. St Peter’s, Maldon, to close? Pharmacists help more. Respiratory illnesses … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Bringing together UK health statistics

Content originally from ONS Making government statistics accessible to everyone and coherent across data sets maximises the value they bring to important topics. The ONS has been working with the devolved administrations and health bodies to bring together and improve the statistical coherence of UK health data. Becky Tinsley shares an update on this work … Continue reading Bringing together UK health statistics

An update from our hospital

Content originally from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust  The latest update from our hospitals can be found here The latest edition includes:Radiotherapy Unit extension Burn recoveryEssex CTC shortlisted for award Celebrating our apprenticesMargaret turns 90

Culture review of ambulance trusts

Content originally from NHS England The ambulance service, a cornerstone of our healthcare system, is currently facing significant challenges related to workplace culture. The National Guardian’s Office report, ‘Listening to workers: a speak up review of ambulance trusts in England‘, highlighted deeply concerning cultural issues. These included leadership styles that do not adequately support staff … Continue reading Culture review of ambulance trusts

Mid Essex Recovery Courses – Feb & March 2024

Content originally from Mid Essex Recovery College The College runs free courses, workshops, and provides 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 experience, individuals with lived … Continue reading Mid Essex Recovery Courses – Feb & March 2024

Watch a new video about our proposals for change as part of a local NHS public consultation

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Note from SWF Health & Social Care Group:SWF Health & Social Care Group is holding a virtual public consultative meeting from 1830-2000 on Tuesday 5 March (full information to be published next week) where we will be gathering views and comments to inform the submission … Continue reading Watch a new video about our proposals for change as part of a local NHS public consultation

Local NHS preparing for further strike action

The doctors’ union the British Medical Association has announced that junior doctors across the country will go on for a further five days, after national pay negotiations failed to reach agreement. Local NHS leaders across mid and south Essex are appealing for the public’s support as they prepare for another period of strike action, which … Continue reading Local NHS preparing for further strike action