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With the year flying by and another bank holiday weekend behind us, we have three surveys that we’d love you to support us with – find the links below. At the end of April, we closed three of our previous surveys: Mid and South Essex blood testing services Experience of healthy mind services  Share your … Continue reading Shape the future of health research

We want to hear about your experiences of having diagnostic tests – such as blood tests, scans or other procedures carried out in hospital, at your GP surgery or in the community. Your feedback will help us improve how tests are provided and how results are shared across hospitals, GP practices and community clinics in … Continue reading Help improve diagnostic test services

A new type of LINAC radiotherapy machine that carries out bespoke treatments for patients with a range of cancers was welcomed by staff, patients and political leaders. The machine uses surface-guided radiation therapy cameras to guide the radiotherapy, meaning that radiation is delivered to the exact location of the tumour and minimises damage to surrounding … Continue reading An update from our hospitals – New radiotherapy machine officially opens

As families prepare for travel over the summer break, there is more chance for measles to be brought in from countries where there are outbreaks. Catching up children who missed out on their MMR vaccines is a priority, in order to help prevent another rise in measles cases.

The June Mid Essex Recovery College Courses are below. On 12 June, there is an evening course for Men & Mental Health held in South Woodham Ferrers. All courses are FREE and details can be found at http://www.midessexrecoverycollege.co.uk

Did you know that one in 10 people over the age of 40 in the UK now live with type 2 diabetes? This Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week (26 May – 1 June), we’re encouraging you to take simple steps to protect your long-term health. Type 2 diabetes is a serious but often preventable condition. If … Continue reading Take steps today to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes

The report of our independent academic survey about accessibility to healthcare services in the SWF, Dengie & Maldon Integrated Neighbourhood Team area will be published by early June. Only a monopoly can get away with it being so difficult for its users to access its services. Working Group Recommendations for Community Health Services include investing … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

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Do blood pressure readings sometimes feel like a mysterious code? Today, I want to demystify those numbers for you and explain why they matter.  When you have your blood pressure measured, your reading is written as two numbers, for example, 120/80.  Breaking down the numbers:  The first (top) number is your systolic pressure – the … Continue reading 120/80… 140/90… What do these numbers actually mean?