SWF Health & Social Care Group

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.

AMBER heat health alert updated for the East of EnglandHeat health alert updated for the East of England The amber heat ...
28/07/2026

AMBER heat health alert updated for the East of England

Heat health alert updated for the East of England The amber heat health alert is in effect from 9AM on 29/07/2026 until 9AM on 30/07/2026 across the East of England. The amber alert has a matrix score of 12. This means: Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including: a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions....

Heat health alert updated for the East of England The amber heat health alert is in effect from 9AM on 29/07/2026 until 9AM on 30/07/2026 across the East of England. The amber alert …

An update from SWF Health & Social Care GroupUpdated and new items come first In light of the appalling tragedy at Merse...
26/07/2026

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Updated and new items come first In light of the appalling tragedy at Mersea Island on Wednesday 22 July our thoughts are with Shally Rahman RIP, Samiha Rahman RIP, the-seven-year old boy in critical care, the families, friends and all the responders who did their utmost to save people. With the summer holidays UKHSA has joined forces with leading water safety charities to support them in…...

Updated and new items come first In light of the appalling tragedy at Mersea Island on Wednesday 22 July our thoughts are with Shally Rahman RIP, Samiha Rahman RIP, the-seven-year old boy in critic…

YELLOW heat health alert issued for the East of EnglandThe yellow heat health alert is in effect from 9AM on 28/07/2026 ...
26/07/2026

YELLOW heat health alert issued for the East of England

The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 9AM on 28/07/2026 until 9AM on 31/07/2026 across the East of England. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 10. This means: Significant impacts are possible across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including: a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions....

The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 9AM on 28/07/2026 until 9AM on 31/07/2026 across the East of England. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 10. This means:Significant…

How to watch the solar eclipse safely this summerOn Wednesday 12 August 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible ac...
26/07/2026

How to watch the solar eclipse safely this summer

On Wednesday 12 August 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. It’s a rare and exciting event that many people will be keen to watch. But looking directly at the Sun without the right protection can cause permanent damage to your eyesight. Here’s how to enjoy the eclipse safely. Read the new post:

On Wednesday 12 August 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. It’s a rare and exciting event that many people will be keen to watch. But looking direc…

Why do you need more than one dose of some vaccines?Many vaccines need more than one dose to provide protection. This bl...
23/07/2026

Why do you need more than one dose of some vaccines?

Many vaccines need more than one dose to provide protection. This blog post explains why multiple doses are sometimes needed, how vaccine schedules are determined, and what the evidence says about staying protected. Read the new post:

Many vaccines need more than one dose to provide protection. This blog post explains why multiple doses are sometimes needed, how vaccine schedules are determined, and what the evidence says about …

An update from SWF Health & Social Care GroupUpdated and new items come first More than 2,700 people may have died from ...
20/07/2026

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Updated and new items come first More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes in England and Wales during the exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest. The figure, from a team at Imperial College London, the Met Office and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is based on what's known about the dangers of extreme heat....

Updated and new items come first More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes in England and Wales during the exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts’ estimates su…

An update from SWF Health & Social Care GroupUpdated and new items come first The Measles outbreak continues in north Lo...
14/07/2026

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

Updated and new items come first The Measles outbreak continues in north London and West Midlands. It’s spread into East of England. Parents should get children vaccinated and check children’s vaccination status. In 2026 to 6 July 883 English measles cases have been confirmed (959 in whole of 2025), an increase of 82 cases since the last report on 22 June, …...

Updated and new items come first The Measles outbreak continues in north London and West Midlands. It’s spread into East of England. Parents should get children vaccinated and check children’s vacc…

Help improve earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancerNHS Essex is asking people to complete a short, anonymous survey about o...
14/07/2026

Help improve earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer

NHS Essex is asking people to complete a short, anonymous survey about ovarian cancer symptoms and what they would do if they noticed them. Symptoms of ovarian cancer aren't always obvious. Knowing the signs and seeking help early can make a real difference to treatment and outcomes. We want to understand how aware people are of ovarian cancer symptoms so we can improve information, support earlier diagnosis and help more people get the care they need sooner....

NHS Essex is asking people to complete a short, anonymous survey about ovarian cancer symptoms and what they would do if they noticed them. Symptoms of ovarian cancer aren’t always obvious. K…

An update from SWF Health & Social Care GroupThe Measles outbreak continues in north London and West Midlands. It’s spre...
06/07/2026

An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

The Measles outbreak continues in north London and West Midlands. It’s spread into East of England. Parents should get children vaccinated and check children’s vaccination status. In 2026 to 22 June 801 English measles cases have been confirmed (959 in whole of 2025), an increase of 65 cases since the last report on 8 June, mostly driven by the North London outbreak....

The Measles outbreak continues in north London and West Midlands. It’s spread into East of England. Parents should get children vaccinated and check children’s vaccination status.  In 2026 to …

YELLOW heat health alert updated for the East of EnglandThe yellow heat health alert is in effect from 12PM on 04/07/202...
06/07/2026

YELLOW heat health alert updated for the East of England

The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 12PM on 04/07/2026 until 8PM on 11/07/2026 across the East of England. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 7. This means: Minor impacts are likely across health and social care services, including: increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people greater risk to life of vulnerable people increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm water-related incidents may increase, including risks from cold-water shock and drowning

The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 12PM on 04/07/2026 until 8PM on 11/07/2026 across the East of England. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 7. This means:Minor impac…

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