Leadership at Mid &South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, which runs our hospitals at Broomfield, Basildon & Southend, been rated inadequate after staff morale was found to be among the lowest in the country, there were “persistent" safety failures and it had a poor behavioural culture. We have sent the following question to the Trust, copied … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
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Trusted advice, closer to home: how pharmacies are supporting winter health
As the colder months set in, many of us start to feel the effects - sniffles, coughs, sore throats and winter bugs. But did you know your local pharmacy can help you manage many of these without needing a GP appointment? In our latest blog, Essex community pharmacist Bhavesh Patel explains how pharmacies can support you and … Continue reading Trusted advice, closer to home: how pharmacies are supporting winter health
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
THANKS TO DONORS!: Crouch Vale Medical Centre has Wheelchairs again. If you need one for an appointment ask at Reception – and PLEASE return it! We’re very grateful to SWF Town Council for a grant to bring award-winning mental health sessions to the Town; arrangements being made. Another Resident Doctors’ strike for five-days from … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
New video to help you feel confident about breast screening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5PYJg2xu84 We've launched a new video to help you understand what happens during breast screening and why it matters. Whether you're waiting for your first invitation or haven't been for a while, this short film takes you through every step of the process. Why breast screening is so important Breast cancer is the most common … Continue reading New video to help you feel confident about breast screening
Healthwatch Essex Launches ADHD Report
Our Latest Report: The Impact of Ending Shared Care for ADHDWhen GPs across Essex began to withdraw from Shared Care agreements for ADHD medication in late 2024, thousands of patients suddenly found themselves navigating a very different reality. For many, prescriptions that had once been issued routinely by their local GP came to an abrupt … Continue reading Healthwatch Essex Launches ADHD Report
New video demystifies breast screening and getting ready for winter
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What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself
Meningitis is a serious condition where the protective layers (meninges) around the brain and spinal cord become inflamed. It has many causes, such as different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In the UK, most cases are due to bacteria or viruses. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/31/what-is-meningitis-symptoms-risks-and-how-to-protect-yourself/
An update from our hospitals – Our first Community Diagnostic Centre officially opens
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Falls are not inevitable – how to stay strong, steady and safe this winter
As the colder months set in, slips, trips and falls become more common – particularly for people aged 50 and over. But falling doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of getting older. Local data shows that 1 in 10 residents aged 85 and over were admitted to hospital last year (2024) due to a … Continue reading Falls are not inevitable – how to stay strong, steady and safe this winter
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