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Following the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with NHS England and the government are coordinating a targeted vaccination programme against Meningitis B (MenB).   Here is what you need to know about who is eligible, how the vaccine works, and what other protections are … Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/

There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent. This blog post includes information on MenB and this outbreak, what to do if you are affected and where you can get antibiotics and who is being offered a vaccine.   Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/

Preparing for future health threats starts long before a virus makes the headlines. That’s why UKHSA works with partners around the world to study emerging pathogens and identify key gaps in knowledge and research. Our work on Oropouche, just one … Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/09/staying-ahead-of-emerging-threats-insights-from-oropouche/

Our Trust was awarded £9.2m to help reduce energy use. The money will be used to improve existing external, internal and theatre lighting with new LED lighting, so that it is more energy efficient. These improvements will help us deliver cost savings of £1.6m a year. To read the full article and the rest of … Continue reading An update from our hospitals – Over £9m for lighting across hospitals

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Get support for a family by Encouraging self-referral where appropriate- any family can call us on 0300 247 0014 9am-5pm Mon-Fri (except bank holidays) or drop in to their local Family Hub during opening hours Complete professional referral/ request for support (with family consent) over the phone or by completing our referral form  (can be downloaded from website https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/services/family-support/ ) Find … Continue reading Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

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