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Sunday 4 June 2023:  Two SWF people tested positive for Covid yesterday and feel awful. Some English care homes have Covid outbreaks. Last week people in the Town were floored by flu and nasty chest infections. Hopefully warmer weather will bring fewer illnesses over the summer. Covid Spring Vaccination boosters continue until the end of … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from GOV.UK Since December 2021, 10 human cases of avian influenza H5N1 (of clade 2.3.4.4b) have been reported globally and between 1 October 2022 and 31 May 2023, influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at 185 premises in the UK. During the same time period, H5N1 has also been detected in 1,024 … Continue reading UKHSA’s asymptomatic avian influenza surveillance programme

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Pride in Practice continues delivering success across mid and south Essex In partnership with the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System, the Pride in Practice scheme continues in mid and south Essex with 25 GP practices now fully trained and accredited. Pride in Practice’s … Continue reading Pride in Practice continues delivering success across mid and south Essex

You are invited to attend a free online workshop for all adults over 18 from 5pm to 6.30pm on Wednesday 31 May 2023. This is part of an Essex County Council ongoing project which is explained on the attached flyer. Please register to attend by emailing our Administrator at swfhealthsocial@outlook.com and participants will be sent the necessary … Continue reading Free workshop exploring attitudes towards women

In Answer to Mrs Pauline Sherwood’s letter, and other queries we received, about the “Future of Medical Care and Life in SWF is a Concern” in Focus Issue 1052 of 26 May, we hope Mrs Sherwood and other readers saw the CORRECTION article published on Page 18 of the same Issue of Focus which explained … Continue reading ANSWER

Content originally from GOV.UK Adverse weather matters for our health: there is a strong evidence base showing us that periods of very hot or cold weather or flooding present a wide range of direct and indirect health risks. We know that climate change is making these problems worse, increasing the number of adverse weather events, with these … Continue reading Come rain or shine, adverse weather matters for our health

Sunday 28 May 2023:  Because space is now reduced in the fortnightly Issues of Focus our regular weekly articles for Focus, which we also publish on our website, are halved in length. We’re extremely grateful to Focus for taking our full-page articles throughout the pandemic. That was invaluable in keeping readers informed with key public … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

National flu immunisation programme plan 2023 to 2024 The tripartite annual flu letter from DHSC, NHS England and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) laying out the flu vaccination programme for 2023/24 has been published. The letter sets out guidance for the programme, including who is eligible for the vaccine this coming flu season. From 1 … Continue reading News, updates and guidance from UK Health Security Agency

Content originally from GOV.UK Dr Shreya Singhal is currently practicing as a junior doctor and Academic Foundation Trainee working in West London, as well as being a keen backpacker. She has worked in Infectious Diseases and General Practice and has shared her top tips for people looking to travel this summer. Lots of people will be … Continue reading Staying well when travelling abroad this summer

Content originally from Healthwatch Essex The latest bulletin from Healthwatch Essex can be found here