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STOP PRESS! According to the BBC on Saturday 21 June, the NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk. Every newborn baby in England will have their DNA mapped to assess their risk of hundreds of diseases, under NHS plans for the next 10 years. The scheme is part of a government … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Welcome to our fortnightly NHS Mid and South Essex news round up. This regular email series brings you the latest local news on innovations in healthcare, changes and improvements to services and how the NHS is helping local people in need. Over 125,000 Pharmacy First consultations provide fast access to care More people are taking … Continue reading 125,000 health appointments with pharmacists and other local NHS news

We have learnt this morning that Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a national investigation into the standards of maternity and neonatal care across the country.  This follows families in Nottingham and East Kent raising concerns about the care they received.  We have been named as one of ten Trusts that the independent panel will … Continue reading National investigation into the standards of maternity and neonatal care

Whether you've recently discovered you have high blood pressure or you're looking to prevent it, lifestyle changes can make a significant difference. Today, I'd like to share some effective strategies that can help lower your blood pressure naturally.  "I've worked closely with the pharmacist at my GP practice to control my blood pressure through medication … Continue reading Simple steps to lower your blood pressure naturally

A number of free course are below. There is one being held in SWF on 17 July - ‘Anxiety, taking back control’ at the SWF Hub. Summer morning meditations – join us every Wednesday morning in July to start your day in a calming way Mental Health as we Age – this is one of the courses … Continue reading Mid Essex Recovery College FREE courses

Breathing in polluted air affects our health, reduces our life expectancy, and costs our society billions of pounds each year. It is estimated that 2 million healthy life years are lost in Europe due to the impacts of poor air quality, making the need to improve air we breathe in and reduce the pollution we … Continue reading What the evidence says about interventions to reduce pollution and improve lives

The waiting list for routine hospital treatments fell by another 30,000 in April, the lowest level for 2 years. So the downward trend continues, but that waiting list stood at 7.39million cases, 6.23million patients, at the start of May. Over 4million patients are waiting up to 18 weeks. Around 3 million patients have been waiting … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 12PM on 18/06/2025 until 6PM on 22/06/2025 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

The Government has launched a national consultation to help develop the first ever Men’s Health Strategy for England – and your voice could help shape it. Men and boys in England face some of the worst health outcomes in the country. On average, men live four years less than women, and are more likely to die from preventable … Continue reading Help shape England’s first men’s health strategy

As summer arrives, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors with your children. Lots of us love this time of year and it’s great to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather. It’s worth being aware, however, of some common seasonal infections and hazards to help you spot illness more easily and take action if … Continue reading A parent’s guide to summer infections and health hazards