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Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. As we navigate the winter months and anticipate the festive season, it's crucial to remember that physical health isn't the only thing we need to look out for—our children's mental well-being is equally important. This week, in our Children's Health Matters series, we're focusing on … Continue reading Children’s Health Matters: Nurturing Mental Wellbeing This Winter and Festive Season

Content originally from GOV.UK Climate change poses a dual threat to lives and livelihoods in the UK, impacting both the environment and our health. Its consequences manifest on multiple levels, from direct effects on temperature and flooding, to impacts on air quality, food and water availability; with the most vulnerable populations likely to be worst … Continue reading 11 things to know about the Health Effects of Climate Change report

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System There were nearly four million general practice (GP) appointments offered across the East of England in October 2023, according to latest figures published by NHS England. This is an increase of more than a quarter of a million more appointments made available in comparison with … Continue reading Quarter of a million more seen by GPs in the East of England during October as costs of “no-shows” revealed

SWF’s own Cllr Terry Sherlock is Chelmsford City Council’s Climate and Ecology Ambassador and in his first article he talks about healthy eating.

One strike may be settled. What about others? Last opportunity for Covid & Flu vaccinations. Beware Norovirus. Other news. Will Consultants accept new offer? Will Junior English Doctors strike again? Disputes must be settled. Junior Doctors announced talks with Government six weeks ago. What has happened?? Can Victoria Atkins solve and settle things? NHSEngland continues … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

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Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Pregnant this winter? Get winter strong by ensuring you are vaccinated. Getting vaccinated helps to protect you and your baby from highly infectious diseases and as winter approaches, this includes seasonal illnesses like the flu. Vaccines help your body’s natural defence system to develop protective … Continue reading Pregnant this winter? Get winter strong by ensuring you are vaccinated

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System This week we’re looking at how to improve strength and balance with some tips on how to prevent falls at home. If you know someone who has had a fall, you might’ve noticed a drop in confidence along with worries about the possibility of it … Continue reading How to improve strength and balance and prevent trips and falls

Established in 1957, the Royal College of GPs Research and Surveillance Centre is one of Europe’s oldest general practice sentinel networks. It is an active research and surveillance unit that collects and monitors data from over 2000 practices across England and Wales. The RCGP collaborates with the University of Oxford, and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in the running of the RSC, and in this blog we will explore the importance of surveillance data how it underpins our understanding of our health across the nation.