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URGENT: Crouch Vale Medical Centre’s Wheelchairs are still missing. If you have a wheelchair that’s no longer needed, please donate or loan it by taking it to the ground floor Reception. The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there’s no evidence it causes autism in children. … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

This blog post is an explainer of important information about these winter infections; their signs and symptoms, and information on who is eligible for vaccination.  Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/08/do-i-have-flu-covid-19-or-a-cold-know-the-signs-and-symptoms/ Content originally from GOV.UK

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We understand that when it comes to your child’s health, it’s natural to have questions - and with so much information out there, it can be hard to know what to believe. That’s natural. Unfortunately, misinformation can make it harder for parents to make decisions about their child’s health.  That’s why we’ve worked with local healthcare … Continue reading Vaccine truths every parent should know

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Across Mid and South Essex, families just like yours are finding reassurance through the Super Bodies campaign. Parents tell us that by keeping vaccinations up to date, using NHS advice, and knowing when to seek help, they feel more confident caring for their children during winter.  Here’s what some local families have to say: "When the … Continue reading Super Bodies in action: real families, real confidence

Our virtual public 2025 AGM was held on 25 September. Highlights of our 2024-25 year were the publications of our “The Impact of Covid on Dying, Death & Bereavement” film, and our “Accessibility to Healthcare Services in SWF, the Dengie & Maldon” report. The film enables people to reflect on their sad and traumatic experiences. … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

As we enter autumn, rates of respiratory illnesses start to rise and people ask how the most common current lineages – or groups of genetically similar viruses – compare to previous COVID-19 variants.   Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/25/should-we-be-worried-about-the-current-covid-19-variants/