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Content originally from Publich Health England This week, we have published new guidelines on how to provide a seamless service between midwifery and health visiting services so that new parents and their babies are better supported within the healthcare system. The document is designed to act as a tool to support local practice implementation and improvements in … Continue reading Care continuity between midwifery and health visiting guidance

JCVI advise on COVID-19 variant

Posted on 19th May 2021 by swfhealthsocial

Content originally from Public Health England The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has issued advice to the government on the use of COVID-19 vaccines to mitigate the impact of the B1.617.2 variant of concern. Professor Wei Shen Lim, COVID-19 Chair for JCVI, said: "Due to the rapid rise in cases of the B1.617.2 Variant of … Continue reading JCVI advise on COVID-19 variant

COVID-19 vaccines: 11,700 deaths prevented

Posted on 19th May 2021 by swfhealthsocial

Content originally from Public Health England Our latest analysis indicates that the COVID-19 vaccination programme prevented 11,700 deaths in those aged 60 and older in England up to the end of April – an additional 1,300 since the previous update. For the first time, analysis also suggests that at least 33,000 hospitalisations were prevented in those aged 65 and older … Continue reading COVID-19 vaccines: 11,700 deaths prevented

Moving to Step 3 of the Roadmap

Posted on 19th May 2021 by swfhealthsocial

Content originally from GOV.UK On Monday, we moved to Step 3 of the COVID-19 response roadmap. Most legal restrictions on meeting others outdoors have been lifted - although gatherings of over 30 people will remain illegal. Indoors, the Rule of 6 or 2 households apply. Travel guidance has been updated and the 'Red, amber and green' list for … Continue reading Moving to Step 3 of the Roadmap

Governors2Members – Membership Magazine Spring 2021

Posted on 19th May 2021 by swfhealthsocial

Content originally from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust The latest edition of Governors2Members from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is out now. We strongly encourage you to join as members of this Foundation Trust for our local hospitals. "This month in Governors2Members, the latest on our Research team's involvement in a … Continue reading Governors2Members – Membership Magazine Spring 2021