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Local data before Christmas showed 40 out of 1,850 beds (2.1%) were occupied by flu patients in our Basildon, Chelmsford & Southend Hospitals, double the previous week. Nationally last week 2,676 people were in hospital with flu, down from 3,000 the previous week. But there’s now an amber extended cold health alert until 9 January.  … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Adenovirus might not be a household name like flu or the common cold, but it’s one of the most common causes of viral infections. Most people will have had at least one adenovirus infection before they turn 10. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/07/what-are-the-symptoms-of-adenovirus-and-how-does-it-spread/ Content from GOV.UK

If you smoke, or know someone who does, make stopping smoking your new year priority. The new year is a natural time to think about positive change. If you smoke, stopping is one of the most powerful steps you can take to protect your health and wellbeing. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve smoked. From … Continue reading Take the first steps to stop smoking this new year

You may be aware that from January 2026 there will be some changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. These updates have been introduced to give children earlier and broader protection against serious illnesses. The revised schedule ensures vaccinations are offered at the most effective times to help protect children as early as possible. Your GP … Continue reading Changes to the childhood vaccination schedule

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The alert has now been extended by a futher 3 days until 09/01/2026 The amber cold health alert is in effect from 8PM on 31/12/2025 until 10AM on 09/01/2026 across the East of England. The amber alert has a matrix score of 12. This means:Forecast weather is likely to cause significant impacts across health and social care services, including: a rise in … Continue reading Cold health alert updated for the East of England

Throughout the year, many of you have shared your views on local NHS services. We are now sharing a final set of surveys for 2025 and would welcome your feedback if you are able to take part.  Whether you have used a service yourself, supported someone else, or decided not to take up care, your … Continue reading Have your say on local NHS services in mid and south Essex

New and updated items follow first. We hope you’ve had a Happy and Healthy Christmas New national data will not be published until 8 January 2026. Local data recently published shows 40 out of 1,850 beds (2.1%) were occupied by flu patients in the three Mid & South Essex Foundation Trust (Basildon, Chelmsford & Southend … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Local NHS leaders are encouraging people across mid and south Essex to check whether they are eligible for routine cancer screening, following a powerful message from His Majesty The King about his own cancer journey and the importance of early diagnosis. In a recent national address, The King spoke openly about his experience of cancer … Continue reading The King’s message: check your cancer screening

Chelmsford District timetable January - March 2026Download