Content from PFCC Homeless people in Chelmsford are now able to access a one-stop hub providing free food and drink, health checks, addiction and mental health rehabilitation, housing and training to get back into work. Since 2011, Sanctus has been operating a free café for the homeless of Chelmsford, providing breakfast, hot and cold drinks, … Continue reading PFCC funds one-stop hub to help homeless people
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Duncan Selbie’s Friday message – 6 March 2020
Content from Public Health Matters blog COVID-19 We are saddened to hear about the first death linked to coronavirus in the UK, and our thoughts and sympathies are with their family and friends at this difficult time. The numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in England continue to rise and, as explained in the UK coronavirus action … Continue reading Duncan Selbie’s Friday message – 6 March 2020
Plans for new Bradwell nuclear power station open for public consultation
Content from ITV People in Bradwell-on-Sea in Essex will get to have their say on plans for a new nuclear power station from today. A 12 week public consultation is starting on proposals for Bradwell B - a twin reactor on the same site as a power station which stopped operating in 2002. The consultation … Continue reading Plans for new Bradwell nuclear power station open for public consultation
Health Matters Updates, Issue 35, March 2020
The latest edition of Health Matters focusses on smoking and mental health.
8 things to know about e-cigarettes
Content from Public Health Matters Blog Vaping is not risk free but is far less harmful than smoking. Our advice remains that people who smoke are better to switch completely to vaping but if you have never been a smoker, don’t start to vape. This blog, published to coincide with PHE’s latest independent evidence report, looks … Continue reading 8 things to know about e-cigarettes
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What is social distancing?
Content from Public Health Matters Blog The COVID-19 outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information and guidance is therefore updated frequently. This blog was last updated on 4 March 2020 and the information below has since been superseded. Please visit nhs.uk/coronavirus for the latest health advice or gov.uk/coronavirus for all other information. Coronaviruses can be spread when people … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19): What is social distancing?
1130 New Homes for South Woodham Ferrers
Content based on an article by Essex Live A major policy document formalising where more than 21,000 homes should be built in the next 18 years has been given the green light. The final Inspector’s Report on the examination of the Chelmsford Local Plan received by Chelmsford City Council on Tuesday, 25 February, concludes that … Continue reading 1130 New Homes for South Woodham Ferrers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – 5 things you can do to protect yourself and your community
Content from Public Health Matters Blog The COVID-19 outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information and guidance is therefore updated frequently. This blog was last updated on 13 March 2020 and the information below has since been superseded. Please visit nhs.uk/coronavirus for the latest health advice or gov.uk/coronavirus for all other information. In recent weeks cases of coronavirus … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) – 5 things you can do to protect yourself and your community
Infectious Diseases Report 1st March 2020
The latest Weekly Statutory Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDs) Report shows the number of cases of Mumps in the Maldon District has been reduced from 1 to 0.
How does technology help you stay in touch or help with care?
Content from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) One of our priorities is to encourage innovation as we've seen how it can improve quality of care. It's important that regulation doesn't stand in the way of digital innovation. But we must also ensure technology and innovation never come at the expense of high-quality, person-centered care. Last … Continue reading How does technology help you stay in touch or help with care?
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