A relatively quiet week with the elections happening. Updated and new items first: This serious issue about shortages of, and supply problems with, medicines is now getting more local and national coverage, thanks perhaps to the representations we have made about this in recent weeks. The struggle getting hold of medication in SWF is getting … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
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What is hantavirus? How is it transmitted and what are the symptoms?
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An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
The struggle getting hold of medication in SWF is getting worse. “Access to medicines in England is at its most fragile point in years. People living with heart conditions, stroke risks, eye infections, bipolar and ADHD - to name just a few - are among those unable to get the medications they depend on. Supply … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
What is hantavirus? How is it transmitted and what are the symptoms?
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is monitoring and providing public health advice regarding an outbreak of hantavirus linked to a Dutch cruise ship. As of Tuesday 5 May, 6 individuals have become unwell, 2 of whom have been confirmed as having hantavirus. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/05/what-is-hantavirus-how-is-it-transmitted-and-what-are-the-symptoms/
Essex Caring Communities Delivery Plan Launch
This Delivery Plan for Essex’s communities and civil society is timely as our NHS and local authorities are changing and developing. The actions will strengthen the county’s wellbeing by empowering carers, neighbours, voluntary groups and social enterprises. Responsibility for delivery of clear actions and aims is clearly apportioned so this does not ‘get shelved’. We … Continue reading Essex Caring Communities Delivery Plan Launch
An update from our hospitals – Record-breaking Shine Awards nominations
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Shortage of prescription medicines
There is a serious shortage of some prescription medicines in SWF and elsewhere at present. Common medications like ramipril, co-codamol, and dispersible aspirin are affected. Please see the attached generic NHS leaflet. Please do not blame pharmacy staff or GP surgery staff; it isn’t their fault.Learn why medicines may be unavailable, what to do, and where to … Continue reading Shortage of prescription medicines
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Some items have been Updated and along with a few new items come first. What did you think about the English Resident Doctors strike which took place straight after the long Easter weekend? Did they have your support? Measles outbreak of highly contagious disease, in north London. Most cases are in schools and nurseries; some … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
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