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On Sunday 20 November: COVID INFECTIONS, HOSPITALISATIONS & DEATHS REMAIN HIGH. WINTER WEATHER HAS STARTED AND MORE SERIOUS CASES OF COVID, FLU & OTHER RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES ARE FORECAST. BUT VACCINATION CENTRES ARE CLOSING BECAUSE THEY AREN’T BEING USED AND GP VACCINATIONS AREN’T BEING BOOKED. THE NHS IS IN A PERILOUS STATE. ILLNESS OF UNVACCINATED PEOPLE … Continue reading An Update from Us 20.11.2022

Content originally from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Patients arriving at hospital by ambulance are set to be seen more quickly thanks to the introduction of an Ambulance Handover Unit at the Southend Hospital site. The new unit will have space for up to 12 patients and is designed to help reduce patient … Continue reading Ambulance patient handover delays to be helped by new unit

Content originally from GOV.UK Antimicrobial drugs are commonly used. We have all heard of antibiotics, which fight bacteria, but there are also antifungals, antivirals and antiparasitics that fight fungi, viruses and parasites, respectively. The more we use these drugs, the less effective they become and this problem is known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It means … Continue reading ESPAUR report 2022 – the latest findings on Antimicrobial Resistance

Content originally from GOV.UK The winter is a busy time for those working in public health and the health services. This coming winter, there is potential for respiratory or infectious diseases such as COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus (the “winter vomiting bug”) to coincide. We can also anticipate that there may be weather events, such … Continue reading Increasing transparency in our winter statistics

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. During the winter months, it is always helpful to keep a well-prepared medicines cupboard, to support with self-care for common health problems.Some essential medicines and products you should keep at home are: Painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. Anti-diarrheal medicines. Oral rehydration salts. Indigestion treatment. … Continue reading #DoYourBit: Keep a well stocked medicine cupboard

Content originally from Children's Health Matters - Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ics.nhs.uk) Expert child health advice It’s worrying when a child is unwell. Fortunately, you can treat many children’s illnesses at home. Your local NHS has produced a free Children’s Health Matters guide which is packed with expert advice and guidance on … Continue reading Children’s Health Matters guide

Content originally from  Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. Staying active throughout the colder months will help beat seasonal blues and keep residents healthy.  To mark ‘Self Care Week 2022,’ the local NHS, in partnership with Active Essex, is promoting several resources and opportunities to help people move about more, without breaking the bank.    … Continue reading Local residents urged to keep active this winter 

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Content originally from GOV.UK The current situation A record number of cases of avian influenza virus infections, or ‘bird flu’ , were confirmed across England, Scotland, and Wales in wild and captive birds last winter (2021/22). Normally, detections of bird flu decrease during the spring and summer months, however,  the epidemic has continued, particularly in … Continue reading An update on avian flu

Content originally from Essex County Council Help and support are available We know many of you are worrying about how you will cope with the rise in living costs this winter, and beyond.Our message to anyone struggling is “help and support are available", and we have made this a key priority.We have launched several urgent support measures … Continue reading Your Essex: the cost of living special edition