Because of the recent industrial action there has been an intentional limit as far as possible of published items within the NHS which is reflected in this bulletin. Some items have been Updated along with the few new items come first Please tell us what you thought about the English Resident Doctors strike which took … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
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Mid and North East Essex Mind – workshops for Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness week is the w/c 11th May we have arranged three FREE workshops during the week: 11th May online Sleep Well Work Well workshop 14th May online Keeping Calm workshop SWWW-11.05.26Download KC-14.05.26Download
Covid-19 vaccines for eligible groups begin and preparing for May bank holiday
Eligible residents who are most at risk of serious illness are being encouraged to come forward for their Covid-19 spring booster. The NHS Covid-19 spring booster campaign began on 13 April to offer eligible people the opportunity to top up their protection ahead of the summer months. Who can get the spring booster Adults aged … Continue reading Covid-19 vaccines for eligible groups begin and preparing for May bank holiday
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
At the end of a short week during Easter holidays some items are updated along with the few new items come first Please tell us what you think about the English Resident Doctors strike taking place now straight after the long Easter weekend from 7-13 April. Do they have your patient and public support? Measles … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
NHS Healthy Lifestyle Community Drop-In
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Help us understand A&E use in Essex
If you’ve attended A&E multiple times, your feedback can help shape better services. We would like to hear from people who have needed to visit Accident and Emergency (A&E) several times over the past year. We know that people attend A&E for many different reasons. By understanding your experience, we can improve services and make … Continue reading Help us understand A&E use in Essex
Who’s eligible for the 2026 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Spring Booster’?
As we move into spring, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the NHS offers a free vaccine in the spring to top up their protection. This was previously known as the ‘Spring Booster’. Read … Continue reading Who’s eligible for the 2026 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Spring Booster’?
An update from our hospitals – Southend CDC officially opens
The latest newsletter which contains the following can be viewed here:Southend CDC opens UK-first heart service New support hub Genetic testing for cancer Charity abseil New portable ventilator
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Easter Sunday 5 April 2026 Updated and new items first Please tell us what you think about the English Resident Doctors strike going ahead straight after the long Easter weekend from 7-13 April. Do they have your patient and public support? Measles outbreak of highly contagious disease, in north London. Most cases are in schools … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
What is Shigella? How do you catch it? And how can it be avoided?
Shigella is a bacterial infection that can cause severe diarrhoea and stomach cramps. It’s more common than many people realise and understanding how it spreads is key to protecting yourself and others. Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions relating to it. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/26/what-is-shigella-how-do-you-catch-it-and-how-can-it-be-avoided/
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