A new NHS organisation that brings together NHS planning and commissioning across the whole of Essex launches today (1 April). NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new chapter for health, care and partnerships across Essex that will focus on preventing illness and strengthening community and neighbourhood services. As part of the national NHS … Continue reading NHS Essex launches today
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
New and updated items come first: Norovirus remains high. Last week was our last report for 2025-26 about respiratory illnesses: Norovirus activity remains high but has started to decrease; cases are 30.5% higher than the 5-season average and are particularly high in adults aged 65+; children also suffer badly. Hospital outbreaks remain high. To reduce … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
New and updated items follow first. Flu decreased. Norovirus remains seriously high. Week 9 – 15 February 2026: Flu activity decreased and is circulating at baseline levels. COVID-19 activity decreased and is circulating at baseline levels respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity decreased and is circulating at low levels. Norovirus activity remains high but has … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group
SWF Health & Social Care Group 