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Content originally from GOV.UK We know that health threats can have a disproportionate impact on different groups. This inequality can be due to differences in living and working conditions, access to and uptake of vaccination, testing and treatment, and underlying illnesses. Each of these risk factors can increase the chance of contracting an infection or … Continue reading Achieving more equitable outcomes: UKHSA Health Equity for Health Security Strategy

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Welcome to Children's Health Matters: Winter Health Winter is here, and we know how worrying it can be when your child is unwell, which is why we've launched our Children's Health Matters campaign. Our aim is to equip you with the information and resources you … Continue reading Children’s Health Matters: What to do if your child is unwell

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System There's power in patient data If you care about cookies when you visit a website, you're probably interested in your data and what happens to it. Your health data, including age, gender, diagnoses and medications prescribed, in a way that does not identify you, is … Continue reading Your data and your views together make a difference

This mind map is a visual diagram used to organise data and information around a single topic.   Our independent Health, Welfare & Social Care Assessment of the SWF & Dengie Primary Care Network (PCN), summarised in the mind map, is the agenda selected jointly with the PCN staff, for action. Hypertension = high blood pressure. … Continue reading An Update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

This will deliver more hospital beds, improve the three A&E departments, and improve operating theatres in the next two years.

Content originally from Chelmsford City Council Many of us love Bonfire Night, but for pets, wildlife, babies, young children, and those with PTSD and anxiety, the loud noises and bright flashes that come with fireworks can be distressing.   This weekend, residents are encouraged to attend public firework displays where possible, to lessen the impact on those … Continue reading Residents asked to stick to Rocket O’Clock this weekend

Content originally from GOV.UK During both the summer and winter seasons, UKHSA and the Met Office monitor weather forecasts to help health and social care professionals, responders, the voluntary sector and the public cope with adverse weather. Where episodes of particularly hot or cold weather are identified, they carry out a joint dynamic risk assessment … Continue reading How Weather-Health Alerts differ from the National Severe Weather Warning Service

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. As a local GP for over 18 years, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that the colder months can have on our wellbeing.   Over the coming weeks you will receive fortnightly emails with expert advice and useful information and practical tips on how to keep you … Continue reading Optimising your health this winter  

SWF people’s top health issues. NHS England groans. Strike talks being held? Our independent Health, Welfare & Social Care Assessment of the SWF & Dengie Primary Care Network (PCN), summarised in the mind map below, is the agenda selected jointly with the PCN staff, for attention. Do you have high blood pressure (Hypertension)? CVD = … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group