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An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
The end of November saw two separate cyber attacks on Merseyside hospitals. Such attacks are hugely disruptive. The NHS has to be vigilant against cyber threats and this is regularly considered by NHS Digital, NHS England and all NHS organisations. Keeping hackers and malicious software out of NHS systems is one of several financial costs … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
Help us improve access to hospital test information
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is introducing a new feature that will allow patients to access some hospital test results online. This will include radiology reports (such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans) and pathology results (such as blood tests, biopsies, and urine analyses). To allow clinicians time to review and discuss … Continue reading Help us improve access to hospital test information
How we monitor invasive mosquitoes and stop them spreading in the UK
As we release data showing a significant rise in travel-related infections like dengue and malaria, we speak to Colin Johnston, Senior Medical Entomologist at UKHSA, about his team’s work on invasive mosquito surveillance. Read on to find out how we are monitoring our borders for disease-carrying insects. Can you explain what you do? I am … Continue reading How we monitor invasive mosquitoes and stop them spreading in the UK
What is bird flu and how are we protecting people against it in the UK?
Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for a variety of influenza virus subtypes, particularly waterfowl and shore birds. All birds are susceptible to avian influenza and the virus can rapidly cause significant mortality in flocks but some species of bird show … Continue reading What is bird flu and how are we protecting people against it in the UK?
Find the right care this winter – where to go and when
Unsure where to seek help? Here’s your guide to getting the right care when you need it. If you are unwell or injured, it’s important to choose the right service to make sure you get the best treatment as quickly as possible. You may not need to call your GP practice or go to A&E. … Continue reading Find the right care this winter – where to go and when
Why is norovirus reporting in England so high at the moment?
Data for the current 2024/2025 season in England shows that norovirus laboratory reports are notably higher than the 5-season average. Norovirus cases typically increase through autumn and into winter, but this year cases have risen earlier than usual and are expected to continue to increase. This rise comes alongside a shift in circulating common norovirus genotypes. Data indicating … Continue reading Why is norovirus reporting in England so high at the moment?
UK Research and Innovation MRC news Update – rapid vaccine development ARTICLE
New ‘how-to guide’ for future rapid vaccine development The process map will help researchers use lessons learned from COVID-19 to speed up new vaccine development and respond to epidemics and pandemics. Content originally from UK Research and Innovation
An update from our hospitals – Southend’s Community Diagnostic Centre comes a step closer
To read the latest newsletter which includes: Southend CDC Southend Emergency DepartmentNational Award for hospital wardBaby Charter Gold AccreditationNursing Cadets Please click here Content originally from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Look after your mental health this winter
Winter can bring with it a strange mix of emotions. For some of us, winter is a time of joy, with crisp mornings and the excitement of the festive season. Yet for others, the shorter darker days mean we don’t go out as much and the holidays bring a sense of loneliness. But there are things … Continue reading Look after your mental health this winter
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