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Scientists believe they have found a new effective antibiotic for gonorrhoea in a clinical trial.Gepotidacin can treat and clear the sexually transmitted infection just as well as existing antibiotics and appears to be able to tackle some emerging drug-resistant 'superbug' strains too according to The Lancet. Gonorrhoea is one of the most common STIs in the UK … Continue reading Clinical trial identifies potential new antibiotic for gonorrhoea

Did you know that in mid and south Essex alone, an estimated 88,000 people have high blood pressure without knowing it?  High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because it typically has no symptoms, yet it's one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes. The truth is, you can feel completely … Continue reading Invincible Feeling, Invisible Danger: Take control of your blood pressure today

🚨 Have you used healthcare services for South Woodham Ferrers, Dengie and Maldon patients? If so, we want to hear from you about your experience accessing these services. We’re collecting your experiences in a new survey with the University of Warwick to inform the local NHS and other authorities. 📝 Please take this anonymous survey … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

How long does it take to get from places like Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch and South Woodham Ferrers (SWF) to appointments at Broomfield, Basildon, Southend or specialist hospitals, on public transport, or in a car which must be parked? How easy is it to use local health services like GPs, pharmacies and dentists? How long is the … Continue reading New research to survey accessibility of Healthcare Services in Maldon, The Dengie and South Woodham Ferrers (SWF) Area

Testicular torsion: A medical emergency  I'm writing to share urgent health information that requires immediate action if recognised. Testicular torsion most commonly affects boys aged 10-18 and requires emergency medical attention. Local data shows that on average more than one boy or young man loses a testicle each month in mid and south Essex due … Continue reading Important health information for young males and parents

Below are the May Recovery College courses. We are continuing with our evening courses and have added some new courses this month. We are continuing with our Bite-size sessions for wellbeing and this month you can learn some practical tips on relaxation breathing, journalling and Digital Wellbeing. We also have a bite-size session on the … Continue reading Mid Essex Recovery College Courses May schedule

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Governor Elections for our mental health provider EPUT (Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust) are due soon.  You need to be a Member of the Foundation Trust or apply for membership if you’re interested in becoming a Governor. “The Role of Governors in Our Trust Governors play a vital part in the governance of our … Continue reading Could you be a EPUT Governor?

This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we're sharing vital information that could save lives in our community. A concerning YouGov survey conducted ahead of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month reveals: Only 12 per cent recognise bleeding from the bottom as a warning sign Only 22 per cent are aware that changes in bowel habits could indicate cancer Less than … Continue reading Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

March was packed with important developments.  April is equally busy.   Winter illnesses have peaked. In week 13: influenza (flu) activity decreased across most indicators and was at low activity levels COVID-19 activity showed a mixed picture across indicators and was circulating at baseline levels respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity showed a mixed picture across … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group