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SWF Health & Social Care Group April 2016 it was agreed by SWF Healthcare 2000 Group (SWFHC2000) and SWF Town Council (SWFTC) to form the new SWF Health & Social Care Group

As Essex has moved out of Lockdown2 into Tier 2 for COVID-19, SWF Health & Social Care Group continues to work collaboratively with the Town’s GPs and Pharmacists. We also answer referrals from the national GoodSAM, Essex Wellbeing & Chelmsford Community Support Services. We’re glad the last month seems to have stopped the growth in cases of this terrible virus, and the NHS continues to cope with all other needs. Thanks to Chelmsford Community Hub/CVS we have emergency resources for the next few months; since 23 March we’ve delivered over 4450 tasks. The approval of the first Covid vaccination is great news; plans are being made for the delivery of this for our area and arrangements will be announced shortly. We’re providing health & social care support, information and signposting to patients & people in SWF and surrounds who are at risk, isolating & staying at home, and are without a local support network. If you need help or have queries about any local health and social care issues you may find relevant information on our website https://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/ ; if you need help or information please don’t hesitate to contact us on [email protected] . For those without internet access a voicemail can be left on the Chair’s work line 01245 322079 which is monitored daily. Best wishes to everyone; Hands-Face-Space; stay safe, protect our NHS, save lives.

An update from SWF Health & Social Care GroupSunday 18 October 2026 - new and updated items first The serious shortage o...
19/10/2026

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Sunday 18 October 2026 - new and updated items first The serious shortage of some prescription medicines in SWF and elsewhere continues and worsens. Common medications like ramipril, co-codamol, and dispersible aspirin are affected. Link to current information is at Current Drug Shortages List - Drugs.com . Please don’t blame pharmacy or GP staff; it isn’t their fault. On Thursday the Minister of State for Secondary Care, Karin Smyth MP, said in a Westminster Hall debate in Parliament about improvement plan for Mid & South NHS Essex Foundation Trust, which runs Basildon, Broomfield and Southend Hospitals:...

http://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/2026/10/19/an-update-from-swf-health-social-care-group-178/

Sunday 18 October 2026 – new and updated items first The serious shortage of some prescription medicines in SWF and elsewhere continues and worsens. Common medications like ramipril, co-…

Join our FluSurvey programme and contribute to protecting the nation’s health this winterOur scientists are tracking inf...
19/10/2026

Join our FluSurvey programme and contribute to protecting the nation’s health this winter

Our scientists are tracking influenza (flu) and other respiratory viruses and they need your help. Join our FluSurvey UK-wide citizen science programme and contribute directly to protecting the nation’s health this winter. Read the new post:

Our scientists are tracking influenza (flu) and other respiratory viruses and they need your help. Join our FluSurvey UK-wide citizen science programme and contribute directly to protecting the nat…

Ebola: what are the symptoms and how does it spread?Ebola has been in the news since the World Health Organization’s dec...
19/10/2026

Ebola: what are the symptoms and how does it spread?

Ebola has been in the news since the World Health Organization’s declaration of a public health emergency of international concern on 17 May 2026, for an outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. This blog post outlines what the disease is, how it spreads, and what it means for the UK. Read the new post:

Ebola has been in the news since the World Health Organization’s declaration of a public health emergency of international concern on 17 May 2026, for an outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic …

NHS Essex news round upThe latest NHS Essex news round up is below. We would like to draw attention to the move of the M...
15/10/2026

NHS Essex news round up

The latest NHS Essex news round up is below. We would like to draw attention to the move of the Minor Injuries Unit on Monday 2 November from Orsett to Thurrock. This will continue to be a very helpful alternative to visiting A&Es for those conditions it will continue to deal with at the times it is open. Read the round up now

The latest NHS Essex news round up is below. We would like to draw attention to the move of the Minor Injuries Unit on Monday 2 November from Orsett to Thurrock. This will continue to be a very hel…

An update from SWF Health & Social Care GroupThe serious shortage of some prescription medicines in SWF and elsewhere co...
12/10/2026

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

The serious shortage of some prescription medicines in SWF and elsewhere continues and worsens. Common medications like ramipril, co-codamol, and dispersible aspirin are affected. Link to current information is at Current Drug Shortages List - Drugs.com . Please don’t blame pharmacy or GP staff; it isn’t their fault. We are aware that Kingsway Surgery ran out of Covid vaccine this week and has had to reschedule patients....

http://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/2026/10/12/an-update-from-swf-health-social-care-group-177/

The serious shortage of some prescription medicines in SWF and elsewhere continues and worsens. Common medications like ramipril, co-codamol, and dispersible aspirin are affected. Link to…

What is group A strep, and how do you catch it?Group A streptococci (GAS), also referred to as strep A, are common bacte...
12/10/2026

What is group A strep, and how do you catch it?

Group A streptococci (GAS), also referred to as strep A, are common bacteria. Some of us carry strep in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause infections, some mild and some more serious. Read the new post:

Group A streptococci (GAS), also referred to as strep A, are common bacteria. Some of us carry strep in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause …

Are we seeing an early flu season? What we know so far about this year’s strainsEarly signs suggest that flu season may ...
12/10/2026

Are we seeing an early flu season? What we know so far about this year’s strains

Early signs suggest that flu season may be starting earlier this year. According to our winter virus surveillance data, flu activity throughout September has been higher than in the same period over the past 4 winters. While levels remain at baseline, meaning still relatively low overall, the upward trend if it continues in the coming … Read the new post:

Early signs suggest that flu season may be starting earlier this year. According to our winter virus surveillance data, flu activity throughout September has been higher than in the same period ove…

Should we be worried about the current COVID-19 variants?Rates of COVID-19 continue to fluctuate throughout the year, an...
12/10/2026

Should we be worried about the current COVID-19 variants?

Rates of COVID-19 continue to fluctuate throughout the year, and people have asked how the most common current lineages – or groups of genetically similar viruses – compare to previous COVID-19 variants. Read the new post:

Rates of COVID-19 continue to fluctuate throughout the year, and people have asked how the most common current lineages – or groups of genetically similar viruses – compare to previous COVID-19 var…

An update from our hospitalsThe latest update from our hospitals includes:£1million investmentCDC OpeningOrgan donation ...
05/10/2026

An update from our hospitals

The latest update from our hospitals includes:£1million investmentCDC OpeningOrgan donation Carers Badges Read the update now

The latest update from our hospitals includes:£1million investmentCDC OpeningOrgan donation Carers Badges Read the update now

How to avoid freshers’ flu at university, and spot the warning signs of meningitisA new post, “How to avoid freshers’ fl...
05/10/2026

How to avoid freshers’ flu at university, and spot the warning signs of meningitis

A new post, “How to avoid freshers’ flu at university, and spot the warning signs of meningitis” has just been published on the UK Health Security Agency blog.‘Freshers’ flu’ is a common name for a collection of cold viruses that typically spread rapidly when students arrive at university. It’s unpleasant but rarely serious, though sometimes it may be genuine flu. Read the new post:

A new post, “How to avoid freshers’ flu at university, and spot the warning signs of meningitis” has just been published on the UK Health Security Agency blog.‘Freshers’ flu’ is a common name for a…

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