Content originally from Maldon Standard Jean Lingwood passed away peacefully at a South Woodham care home. Mother to Debra, Grandmother to Kelly & Cara and Great Grandmother to Samuel & Megan. Jean was very well known in Maldon for helping the children to read at Maldon County Primary School. The Funeral will be held at … Continue reading Jean Lingwood
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Our response to the BBC article that the NHS waiting list ‘could hit 10 million this year’
SWF H&SCG's Peter Blackman was interviewed on BBC Essex this morning in relation to the news item that the NHS waiting list could hit 10 million this year. Listen to the radio interview with Sadie Nine here The original news item can be viewed here BBC News Health bosses fear the Covid-19 crisis could see … Continue reading Our response to the BBC article that the NHS waiting list ‘could hit 10 million this year’
The community response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Community life is essential for health and wellbeing, and we are all more aware of the value of social connections, neighbourliness, sense of belonging, control, and mutual trust.
Duncan Selbie’s Friday Message – 5 June 2020
This week message focuses on the findings of the review of disparities in the risks and outcomes from COVID-19, the regional ‘R’ numbers, the national heatwave and summer preparedness programme, a new ROI tool, and PHE Harlow’s virtual exhibition.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What does a contact tracer do?
Content originally from GOV.UK Trish Mannes working in the PHE office. As we move to the next stage of our fight against coronavirus, the newly launched NHS Test and Trace service will help identify, contain and control coronavirus, reduce the spread of the virus and save lives. Thousands of new contact tracers have been enlisted … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19): What does a contact tracer do?
Advisory on COVID-19 antibody test kits for home use
Members of the public are asked to continue following Government advice regardless of the result of test kits for home use.
Involving our communities and inclusion groups with our work
As we begin to think about recovery and restoration of services, plans are being put in place to make sure the views and experiences of local people and their communities are captured during this time.
Local GP surgeries delivering gold-standard LGBT care
The obvious question for us on seeing this bulletin is to notice that no SWF GP Practices are among the award winners. We have inquired about this and are told that: The training for this was offered last year but due at the time to the impending moves to the new Crouch Vale Medical Centre … Continue reading Local GP surgeries delivering gold-standard LGBT care
Key Messages from Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership
Content originally from Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership The Government has announced that, from this week, groups of up to six people can meet outdoors, including in gardens provided strict social distancing guidelines are followed. As our residents begin to take advantage of this change, we would be grateful if you could … Continue reading Key Messages from Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership
Blind and disabled people struggling in lockdown
Have you noticed people struggling to keep a social distance? Are they able to see? Is their mobility restricted? We all need to keep our eyes open and up our observation skills during lockdown and distancing restrictions.
SWF Health & Social Care Group 
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