Salmonella is the group of bacteria behind one of the most common types of food poisoning in the UK, and while for most people it means a few unpleasant days at home, for others it can lead to serious illness. With UKHSA currently helping to investigate a national outbreak that may be linked to eggs … Continue reading What is Salmonella and what can you do to avoid catching it?
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An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Updated and new items first Well perhaps we’re over the worst of the heatwaves? There are no days forecast at over 24* for the coming ten days apart from 27* on Wednesday 27 August. We hope there will be no more tragedies in the seas, rivers and other water. We also hope there will be … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Step by Step Supporting you to Support Them
Are you worried about someone’s relationship, for example: - their relationship doesn’t feel safe or healthy - you’ve noticed changes in their behaviour - you’ve seen or heard things that don’t feel right Trust your instincts, support is available for you.Supporting someone in an abusive relationship can feel overwhelming You might not know what to … Continue reading Step by Step Supporting you to Support Them
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Updated and new items first Amber and Yellow heat alerts have been perpetual this week. Train derailment has come to Wickford. Recent Essex coastal tragedies are in our thoughts. 2,877 excess deaths have been caused by May and June heatwaves. Heat health warnings continue. At time of writing the latest is Yellow Alert for 0900 … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Essex residents share opinions on NHS services and Minor Injuries Unit to move
Welcome to our NHS Essex news round up. This regular email series brings you the latest news on how the ICB is making health services better for people in Essex. Find out about our work on prevention, bringing care closer to home and reducing health inequalities. Read the Bulletin now
What is HPV and how effective is the vaccine that protects against it?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common viral infection. Here’s what you need to know, including the remarkable story of how a vaccine is helping to eliminate some cancers caused by HPV entirely. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/08/14/what-is-hpv-and-how-effective-is-the-vaccine-that-protects-against-it/
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Updated and new items first 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. At time of writing the latest is Yellow Alert … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Heat health alert updated for the East of England
The amber heat health alert is in effect from 12PM on 11/08/2026 until 9PM on 14/08/2026 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 Heat health alert updated for the East of England
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
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
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
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