SWF Health & Social Care Group

Mental Health on the Frontline

Posted on 15th Nov 202018th Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Healthwatch Essex has launched a report giving a unique insight into the mental health of frontline workers, working across the county.

Essex Covid: Wickford Beauchamps High School students to work from home one day-a-week as teachers self-isolate

Posted on 14th Nov 202016th Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Pupils at an Essex high school will have to work from home due to the amount of teachers self-isolating.

Latest COVID-19 Data for South Woodham Ferrers

Posted on 12th Nov 202011th Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Latest COVID-19 Data for South Woodham Ferrers and Essex

Healing Connections for young people

Posted on 11th Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

A new therapeutic service, funded by the Youth Endowment Fund, for 10-14 year olds based in Essex is ready to take referrals. Healing Connections is a specialist service, aimed at young people at risk of being drawn into violence or crime.

Latest COVID-19 Data for South Woodham Ferrers

Posted on 5th Nov 20205th Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Latest COVID-19 Data for South Woodham Ferrers and Essex

Out of sight – who cares?: Restraint, segregation and seclusion review

Posted on 4th Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

This report looks at the use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in care services for people with a mental health condition, a learning disability or autistic people.

The importance of vaccinating children against flu

Posted on 3rd Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

This year, it is more important than ever that we do everything we can to protect the population and the NHS from flu. The childhood flu vaccination programme is a key part of this. This blog looks at what is new for this year.

Zooming in the Pandemic

Posted on 2nd Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

As the country went into lockdown due to COVID-19, Healthwatch Essex started to capture the experience of the people of Essex from a distance. This series of short films of life during the pandemic, highlight the ways in which life changed.

We are here to help

Posted on 1st Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

As England moves into Lockdown2 for COVID-19, SWF Health & Social Care Group continues to work collaboratively with the Town’s GPs and Pharmacists.

New National Restrictions

Posted on 1st Nov 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, why they are being introduced and the financial support available.