The latest CQC report shows that welcome progress is being made. Many thanks for the efforts you are making. When do you expect that EEAST will achieve the CQC rating 'Good' and when is your target to become 'Outstanding'? We are pleased that we have moved from Inadequate to Requires Improvement in this inspection round … Continue reading Questions asked by SWF H&SCG of the latest East of England Ambulance Service Public Board Meeting
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Essex Sight services
Are you visually impaired? Essex Sight is starting a new service at South Woodham Ferrers Library, Trinity Row, CM3 5JU to provide help and support for anyone affected by sight loss.Information on eye conditions, registration, benefits, social activities, audio books, and more. Low vision aids for demonstration.Wednesday 17th August 2022 and third Wednesday of month … Continue reading Essex Sight services
An Update from Us 17.07.22
On Sunday 17 July: COVID INFECTIONS RISING FASTER & MORE SERIOUSLY. IT’S AWFUL. PLEASE GET VACCINATED; appointments and walk-ins aren’t busy. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests SWF has 842* Covid cases. The ONS sees infections continuing to rise quickly in England and across the UK. New Omicron variants BA.4 & BA.5 are … Continue reading An Update from Us 17.07.22
The SWF Health & Social Care Group Public Meeting & AGM 2022
The SWF Health & Social Care Group Public meeting was held via Zoom on 14 July 2022 at 6:30pm. Andrew Pike, Chief Operating Officer, Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, which runs our three local acute hospitals at Broomfield, Basildon & Southend, was the Keynote Speaker and told us about the present situation in … Continue reading The SWF Health & Social Care Group Public Meeting & AGM 2022
Mental Health Matters: Worry and Anxiety
Feelings of anxiety and worry can become overwhelming, or out of proportion and can affect your daily life, causing distress and holding you back from doing the things you want to do. The good news is there are lots of things you can try to help you cope.
Children’s Health Matters
For decades, vaccinations have protected our children and young people from potentially serious diseases, including measles, flu, meningitis and mumps. Now the COVID-19 vaccine is available to protect children from illness.
InTouch EEAST: July 2022
Welcome to July's InTouch EEAST. In this edition… • CQC inspection results – a welcome from Tom • Joining forces to end delays • Thanking our dedicated teams • Using feedback to drive improvements • Honouring our long-serving staff • Helping meet our community’s needs • Celebrating our dedicated volunteers • Listening to our partners • Our latest performance
Healthwatch Essex
Content originally from Healthwatch Essex The latest bulletin from Healthwatch Essex has been released and can be accessed by clicking here
An Update from Us 10.07.2022
On Sunday 10 July: What do we want for health & social care now and in the next year and onwards? Not what we’ve got? What do you want to do about this? SWF Health & Social Care Group has done a lot during the pandemic; what do you want from it now? Our AGM … Continue reading An Update from Us 10.07.2022
Heatwave advice
Content originally from Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System There is currently a Level 3 Amber heat health warning in place for the East of England.While most of us welcome the sunshine and warmer weather, it is important to remember, the various health problems hot weather can bring that might affect you or your family.Visit our website for top tips … Continue reading Heatwave advice
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