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Programme continues to deliver targeted preventative care for residents  Today, on World Cancer Day (4 February), sees the local NHS mark a significant milestone. Thanks to life-saving lung health check programme, more than 100 local people have now had previously undiscovered lung cancer found and treated.   The latest data shows that over 17,000 checks … Continue reading Over 100 local people now diagnosed with lung cancer through Targeted Lung Health Checks Programme

Content originally from Healthwatch Essex The latest bulletin from Healthwatch Essex is now available here

28 January 2024                                                                      It’s been very cold, windy, and now it’s warmer.  Many people are ill. Disputes remain unresolved. NHS experiences worse pressures. National measles incident declared, STIs soaring. St Peter’s, Maldon, to close?    On 26 January, our local NHS urged people to use services wisely as Mid & South Essex health services … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from GOV.UK Pathogen genomics is an important tool in our mission to prepare for and respond to infectious disease threats. Our new 5-year Pathogen Genomics Strategy will establish a unified programme to enhance and expand our excellence in this field. Using pathogen genomics, we will increase our understanding of infectious disease risks, and enable effective … Continue reading The power of pathogenic genomics

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System The local NHS is urging people to use services wisely as health services across mid and south Essex are experiencing major pressures.   Accident and Emergency departments, the ambulance service, GP practices and community health services are all being stretched by the number of people calling … Continue reading NHS services are under severe pressure, please choose wisely 

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System Being thirsty is an early sign that you need to have a drink, but headaches, fatigue, irritability, poor concentration and poor mental and physical performance may all be signs too.  Simply having a drink of water might help to prevent such symptoms. Unfortunately, all too often … Continue reading The best ways to avoid UTIs (urine infections) and stay hydrated 

Sunday 21 January 2024                                                                      Another week, more issues, has been very cold, another storm forecast and then warmer spell. Many people are ill. Strikes remain unresolved. The NHS experiences worse pressures. National measles incident declared, STIs soaring. St Peter’s, Maldon, to close? Local NHS under huge pressure. Whatever the issue, we’re told record amounts … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from Mid Essex Recovery College What is the Mid Essex Recovery College?The Mid Essex Recovery College is a new service run by PROVIDE that runs free courses and workshops aimed to support mental health recovery in the Mid Essex area.Who can use the College?College courses are open to anyone who lives or works … Continue reading Mid Essex Recovery College

What a lot has happened since we wrote before Christmas. Many people were ill during the holidays. Ailments and severe weather continue. Strikes remain unresolved. The NHS experiences worse pressures. Hopefully you were cheered to read about the progress our Primary Care Network (PCN) is making. Spirometry is a simple test that helps diagnose and … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System The local NHS is today launching a campaign to highlight the importance of pneumococcal vaccination and improve take-up of the NHS free vaccination offer to over 65s and other vulnerable people.   Data for the East of England shows less than 5% of those eligible for free … Continue reading Are you protected against pneumococcal infections?