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Walk in, make appointment, be referred by GP receptionist, NHS 111 and emergency care practitioners, for seven common conditions: Sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bite, Impetigo, Shingles, women’s uncomplicated urinary tract infections; for a private consultation and treatment, which can include prescription antibiotics or antivirals where necessary. Govani Chemist and Village Pharmacy are doing … Continue reading Pharmacy First launched on 31 January

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 Proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon

NEWS FLASH: SWF VIRTUAL PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING ABOUT PROPOSED CLOSURE OF ST PETER’S HOSPITAL, MALDON, WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY 5 MARCH FROM 1830-2000. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. PLEASE PUT THIS VITAL MEETING IN DIARIES; THE FUTURE OF OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL SERVICES IS AT STAKE. English Junior Doctors will strike again. St Peter’s, Maldon, to … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

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Content originally from NHS England A message from Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Executive As previewed in the last bulletin, last week saw a major step forward for patient access to care in the launch of the new Pharmacy First service. For those who need it, being able to be assessed and treated in a convenient … Continue reading Healthcare leaders update

11 February 2024                                                                    English Junior Doctors will strike again. St Peter’s, Maldon, to close?   Respiratory illnesses remain high. Measles incident worsening. Pharmacists can do more to help. More strikes to come. English Junior Doctors will strike from 24-28 February. Last August Scottish junior doctors settled with a 17.5% increase over two years, showing both … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from Chelmsford City Council Earn points, get active and win prizes and awards for you and your community in this free, fun, walking, cycling or wheeling game. Create or join your community team and you could win loads of great prizes! The game runs from 28 February - 10 April 2024. Let’s boost … Continue reading Beat the Street comes to South Woodham Ferrers

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. To complete the online consultation survey, click here As part of a public consultation to gather views on proposed changes to services provided at community hospitals, mid and south Essex residents are invited to attend a local event to share their feedback. The proposals under consideration … Continue reading Mid and south Essex residents are invited to attend events to share their views on proposed changes to NHS services

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. The NHS weight management pilot campaign has been extended to April 2024 after 820 mid and south Essex residents signed up to NHS England’s Digital weight Management Programme. The free 12-week online self-referral programme was rolled out by NHS Mid and South Essex, as one of … Continue reading Free NHS help to shift pounds and get healthier is being extended thanks to the success of a pilot campaign.

Content originally from Chelmsford City Council Our half term programme welcomes school aged children (4-16yrs) who are eligible for benefits based free school meals or from ‘low income’ working families, to book onto our activity clubs and enjoy physical activity, enrichment sessions and food education. Paid spaces are also available but can be limited! Our smaller … Continue reading Chelmsford Essex ActivAte – February Half Term 2024