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An extremely busy fortnight. What to include? Mid & South Essex (MSE) Integrated Care Partnership pilots an innovative new programme to improve access to NHS dental services which has started well.   MSE Integrated Care Board (ICB)’s new Chief Executive reiterates commitment that patient and public communications and engagement remain top priorities. Our suggestion to … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Do you or someone you know suffer with high blood pressure? We have two opportunities available to support the work of our partners at the Community Collaborative.  For the first opportunity my colleague Candice Robinson would like you to provide your experience of living with high blood pressure to help us improve the health and care … Continue reading Are you over 40 years old, have high blood pressure and live in mid and south Essex?

Content originally from GOV.UK As we approach winter, it’s time for people at risk to be booked in for their free flu jab. If you’re eligible, you need to know why it matters that you take up the offer. Flu is far more than just a bad cold. For those susceptible, it can increase the … Continue reading Your guide to who’s eligible for the 2024 flu vaccine

All courses are free and open to anyone aged 18 and over. As always, we are delivering a varied timetable of courses and workshops both face to face and online. This month we have a number of course that are exploring Filmmaking and Photography and their how they can be used to support Mental Health Recovery. Our Walking group is beginning to … Continue reading October course list for the Recovery College

At the recent MSE ICB Board Meeting, the public were limited to a single question each. Two members from our committee (David Birch and Peter Blackman) asked a question each and the answers are below. David started by welcoming Tom Abell who has just started as the new Chief Executive of Mid & South Essex … Continue reading Question for MSE ICB board meeting in public on 12 September 2024

Content originally from Mid Essex Recovery College The Recovery College course list for October is below. All courses are free and open to anyone aged 18 and over. The Recovery College has a number of course that are exploring Filmmaking and Photography and their how they can be used to support Mental Health Recovery. Our Walking group is beginning to grow and getting … Continue reading Mid Essex Recovery College – October Courses

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Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex As the colder months approach, it’s time to take action to protect your health and the health of your loved ones. The NHS in mid and south Essex is encouraging everyone to ‘Be Prepared for Winter’ by following key health advice early in the season. Key steps … Continue reading Be prepared for winter – NHS advice to keep you and your loved ones healthy

This has been an extremely busy week. Key issues: Mid & South Essex Integrated Partnership met in public on 11 September and heard a very encouraging and innovative report about a new programme being piloted to improve access to NHS dental services which has started well. Whilst our area does not suffer as badly as … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex  The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSEICB) has announced a six-month delay in the final decision-making regarding the reconfiguration of community hospital beds, a midwife-led birthing unit and ambulatory care services.  The decision follows an extensive public consultation, where valuable feedback was gathered from … Continue reading NHS chiefs agree delay to final decision on community hospital changes