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Content originally from  Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. Staying active throughout the colder months will help beat seasonal blues and keep residents healthy.  To mark ‘Self Care Week 2022,’ the local NHS, in partnership with Active Essex, is promoting several resources and opportunities to help people move about more, without breaking the bank.    … Continue reading Local residents urged to keep active this winter 

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Content originally from GOV.UK The current situation A record number of cases of avian influenza virus infections, or ‘bird flu’ , were confirmed across England, Scotland, and Wales in wild and captive birds last winter (2021/22). Normally, detections of bird flu decrease during the spring and summer months, however,  the epidemic has continued, particularly in … Continue reading An update on avian flu

Content originally from Essex County Council Help and support are available We know many of you are worrying about how you will cope with the rise in living costs this winter, and beyond.Our message to anyone struggling is “help and support are available", and we have made this a key priority.We have launched several urgent support measures … Continue reading Your Essex: the cost of living special edition

Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, is a stomach bug that causes sickness and diarrhoea. Following lower levels than normal throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have started to see an increase in norovirus activity as we head into …

Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System. Community Pharmacy Pharmacists are experts in medicines, who can help you with minor health concerns. They can offer you clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains. The pharmacist will … Continue reading #DoYourBit: Help in the community

On Sunday 13 November: COVID INFECTIONS, HOSPITALISATIONS & DEATHS REMAIN HIGH. PLEASE GET VACCINATED. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests SWF had 400* Covid cases. 2.1m people in the UK have long Covid; there are at least 80 in the SWF & Dengie area. If you may have long-Covid see your GP for a … Continue reading An Update from Us 13.11.2022

On Sunday 6 November: COVID INFECTIONS, HOSPITALISATIONS & DEATHS REMAIN HIGH. PLEASE GET VACCINATED. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests SWF (South Woodham Ferrers) had 457* Covid cases. 2.1m people in the UK have long Covid; there are at least 80 in the SWF & Dengie area. If you may have long-Covid see your … Continue reading An Update from Us 07.11.2022

Content originally from Mid and South Essex ICS Keeping well in winter if you have a long-term respiratory conditionIf you have a long-term respiratory condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma your symptoms may get worse with colder weather during winter. Cold weather can trigger a flare-up of your symptoms and make … Continue reading #DoYourBit: Keeping well in winter if you have a long-term respiratory condition

On Sunday 30 October: COVID INFECTIONS, HOSPITALISATIONS & DEATHS REMAIN HIGH. PLEASE GET VACCINATED. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests SWF had 533* Covid cases. 2.3m people in the UK have long Covid; there are at least 80 in the SWF & Dengie area. If you may have long-Covid see your GP for a … Continue reading An Update from Us 30.10.2022