NHS Essex and its partners are developing a new service to support people whose physical or mental health is making it harder to work, find work or return to work. We are looking to hear specifically from people who: are currently out of work and finding it difficult to find or return to work because … Continue reading Is your health affecting your working life?
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An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
The serious shortage of some prescription medicines in SWF and elsewhere continues and worsens. Common medications like ramipril, co-codamol, and dispersible aspirin are affected. Link to current information is at Current Drug Shortages List - Drugs.com . Please don’t blame pharmacy or GP staff; it isn’t their fault. UKHSA has declared a national outbreak of Salmonella food … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
An update from our hospitals
The latest update from our hospitals contains the following:Emergency Department funding boost Braintree CDC Midwife successMaternity award nominationPolly's PadToy story Read the update here
What are the symptoms of scarlet fever and is it contagious?
Scarlet fever is a childhood illness that some might associate with the past, however, it remains fairly common in the UK. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cases. Here, we answer the most common questions about scarlet fever, what to look out for and how to reduce its spread. Read the … Continue reading What are the symptoms of scarlet fever and is it contagious?
Sewage detectives: how UKHSA is using wastewater to track common viruses and emerging threats
The wastewater that we send from our toilets towards sewage treatment plants every day is potentially rich in data about our health. For the past 4 years, UKHSA has been monitoring wastewater across England for signs of polio, and over the past year has been testing new technologies to detect other potential threats. Read the … Continue reading Sewage detectives: how UKHSA is using wastewater to track common viruses and emerging threats
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
New and updated items first The serious shortage of some prescription medicines in SWF and elsewhere continues and worsens (19 September 2026). Common medications like ramipril, co-codamol, and dispersible aspirin are affected. This is an updated link to current information Current Drug Shortages List - Drugs.com .Please also see the attached generic NHS leaflet. Please do not … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
New and updated items first The worst of the heatwaves are over? Watch out for 26* forecast for Monday 14 September. No other days are forecast for over 24* for the next fortnight. We hope there’ll be no more tragedies in the seas, rivers and other water. We also hope there’ll be no more derailments. … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
An update from our hospitals – August
ED funding boostBraintree CDCMidwife success Maternity award nominationPolly's PadToy story Read the update now
What is RSV and who is eligible for the vaccine
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major respiratory virus that is most common over the winter period, typically November to February. Most cases are mild, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/09/11/what-is-rsv-and-who-is-eligible-for-the-vaccine/
Help shape digital healthcare in Essex 📱 🖥️
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete our digital health and care survey. We have already received hundreds of responses from people across Essex, providing valuable insight into how residents use digital health and care services, what works well, and where improvements could be made. The feedback will help inform the … Continue reading Help shape digital healthcare in Essex 📱 🖥️
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