Following recent Essex coastal tragedies our thoughts are with those who have died, their families, friends and the responders who did their utmost to save people. 2,877 excess deaths have been caused by May and June heatwaves. Heat health warnings continue. Heat puts immense physical strain on the body, made worse by dehydration, with the … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
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AMBER heat health alert updated for the East of England
The amber heat health alert is in effect from 9AM on 03/08/2026 until 9AM on 05/08/2026 across the East of England. The amber alert has a matrix score of 12. This means:Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including: a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with … Continue reading AMBER heat health alert updated for the East of England
GP teams deliver thousands more appointments across Essex
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AMBER heat health alert updated for the East of England
Heat health alert updated for the East of England The amber heat health alert is in effect from 9AM on 29/07/2026 until 9AM on 30/07/2026 across the East of England. The amber alert has a matrix score of 12. This means:Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including: a rise in deaths, … Continue reading AMBER heat health alert updated for the East of England
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Updated and new items come first In light of the appalling tragedy at Mersea Island on Wednesday 22 July our thoughts are with Shally Rahman RIP, Samiha Rahman RIP, the-seven-year old boy in critical care, the families, friends and all the responders who did their utmost to save people. With the summer holidays UKHSA has … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
YELLOW heat health alert issued for the East of England
The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 9AM on 28/07/2026 until 9AM on 31/07/2026 across the East of England. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 10. This means:Significant impacts are possible across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including: a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with … Continue reading YELLOW heat health alert issued for the East of England
How to watch the solar eclipse safely this summer
On Wednesday 12 August 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. It’s a rare and exciting event that many people will be keen to watch. But looking directly at the Sun without the right protection can cause permanent damage to your eyesight. Here’s how to enjoy the eclipse safely. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/23/how-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-safely-this-summer/
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Updated and new items come first More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes in England and Wales during the exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest. The figure, from a team at Imperial College London, the Met Office and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is based … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Why do you need more than one dose of some vaccines?
Many vaccines need more than one dose to provide protection. This blog post explains why multiple doses are sometimes needed, how vaccine schedules are determined, and what the evidence says about staying protected. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/20/why-do-you-need-more-than-one-dose-of-some-vaccines/
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Updated and new items come first The Measles outbreak continues in north London and West Midlands. It’s spread into East of England. Parents should get children vaccinated and check children’s vaccination status. In 2026 to 6 July 883 English measles cases have been confirmed (959 in whole of 2025), an increase of 82 cases since … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
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