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Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex  Everyone deserves the best experience possible at the end of life - with access to high quality care and support when and where they need it most.  On behalf of those responsible for shaping palliative and end of life care, NHS East of England and Marie Curie are conducting … Continue reading Are you or someone close to you living with a terminal illness? 

Content originally from  Chelmsford City Council We want people to get the help they need, when they need it. Not when it is too late.  Many people at risk of homelessness only look for help when they are already in a housing crisis. This makes it harder for us to find solutions and break this … Continue reading Take part in our survey about homelessness

Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex  A familiar face has joined the board of NHS Mid and South Essex as the organisation welcomes Tom Abell as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tom starts today (8th August) as the substantive CEO following Tracy Dowling’s tenure as interim CEO for the past nine months. … Continue reading Familiar face joins NHS Mid and South Essex

FILM PUBLICATION                                                                      6 August 2024 On the evening of 6 August 2024 we publish our film “The Impact of Covid on Dying, Death & Bereavement” for free public use at: https://youtu.be/D7maS-Hsb1o.   All we ask is that users let us know at swfhealthsocial@outlook.com that you’re using it, credit the makers South Woodham Ferrers Health & … Continue reading The Impact of Covid on Dying, Death & Bereavement – a film

Call for evidenceLord Darzi has launched an open call for evidence to gather data, intelligence and analysis to inform his independent investigation into the performance of the health service. The deadline for submitting evidence is 11.59pm on Friday 9 August. Find out more about the review in this BMJ article by Lord Darzi. 

SWF Health & Social Care Group’s 2024 AGM and public meeting will be held virtually from 1830-2030 on the evening of Thursday 29 August; details nearer then. Nominations for the offices of Chair, Task Force Chair, Minutes Secretary and Committee Members must be sent to our Administrator by email or voicemail by 15 August 2024 to swfhealthsocial@outlook.com or 01245 322079. UKHSA has produced “How … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content orginally from GOV.UK As we move into autumn, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the NHS offers a free vaccine in the autumn, previously known as the ‘Autumn Booster’. Current vaccines provide good … Continue reading Who’s eligible for the 2024 COVID-19 vaccine, or ‘Autumn Booster

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