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Consultation about the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon, has closed on 11 April. Over 5,200 online surveys were completed, hundreds of paper surveys are being collected and 15 online and in person consultative events were held, including one in SWF. Additionally, our MP held a public meeting in Maldon with 400 attendees and … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex Thank you to everyone who took part in our consultation about the proposed changes to NHS services in mid and south Essex. The consultation has now closed, and a draft report will now be prepared on the findings from the consultation ahead of a final decision on our … Continue reading NHS consultation on community-based health services closes ARTICLE

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and airways. It can affect people of all ages and while it can be a very unpleasant illness for older vaccinated adolescents and adults, young babies who are too young to be fully protected through vaccination are at increased risk of serious complications or, rarely, death. Whooping cough is sometimes known as the 100-day cough because of how long it took to recover from it. What are the symptoms?

The Terms of Reference for The Lampard Inquiry, which looks at mental health services in Essex, have been confirmed today by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The full Terms of Reference can be found here on the Inquiry website Terms of Reference Publication - The Lampard Inquiry - investigating mental health deaths … Continue reading Lampard Inquiry – Terms of reference

Consultation about the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon, is extended further to Thursday 11 April 2024. We’re lobbying to keep investigative and outpatient services available locally.  Please complete the online consultation survey at: https://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/2024/02/12/mid-and-south-essex-residents-are-invited-to-attend-events-to-share-their-views-on-proposed-changes-to-nhs-services/ . On 19 March we presented submission to the Public Inquiry Hearing about local community-based health services. We presented: … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex  Your opinions matter so don't forget to fill out our weight management survey, if you haven't already, and tell us what you think about weight loss services in mid and south Essex. Why your opinion matters NHS Mid and South Essex wants to improve and transform the way … Continue reading REMINDER – Don’t forget to tell us your thoughts on weight loss services in mid and south Essex

Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex The four-day Easter break has impacted the ability of NHS Mid and South Essex to respond to some of the queries it has received about the ongoing NHS public consultation, and some residents have asked for more time for people to submit their responses. To make sure … Continue reading Extension to consultation on proposed changes to NHS services

Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don't know it. It can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Knowing what your blood pressure numbers mean could save your life. To find out how to get checked … Continue reading Over 40? You need to know your blood pressure 🫀

Content originally from UKRI A study led by MRC researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest impacts on obesity risk discovered to date. The discovery of rare variants in the genes ‘BSN’ and ‘APBA1’ are some of the first obesity-related genes identified for which the increased risk of … Continue reading Scientists identify gene variants linked to obesity risk

Friday 12 April 2024, 11am - 3pm, Champions Manor Hall The SWF Health & Social Care Group will be at this event and will be more than happy to discuss our Report about the Dengie & SWF Primary Care Network as well as our submission to the public inquiry about the future for community health … Continue reading SWF Stay Safe and Well Day