Get prepared for the Easter weekend
With the Easter Bank Holiday (Friday 29 March – Monday 1 April) on the horizon, make sure you’re prepared to help you stay safe and well.
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National campaign to encourage parents to protect their children with vital vaccinations
The NHS has launched a national campaign to urgently increase the uptake of childhood immunisations to protect young children against a number of diseases.
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Innovative project to improve patient care shortlisted for national award
An ambitious project to improve people’s care and make NHS and social care services more efficient has reached the final stage of a prestigious national award scheme.
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Life-saving lung health check rolls out in east and north Hertfordshire
Current and ex-smokers in parts of east and north Hertfordshire are now being invited to have a free lung health check as part of a national programme.
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Workforce of today inspire the recruits of tomorrow
Model skeletons, hand puppets, virtual reality goggles and an ambulance – not the stuff of a strange dream, but fun features of the latest Herts and West Essex Health and Care Academy's Careers Expo!
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Pilot service improves access to urgent dental care
Local patients with severe tooth pain now have improved access to urgent dental appointments thanks to a service being piloted by Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB).
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Protect your child from measles – vaccination clinics this half term
As measles cases continue to rise across the country, parents, guardians and carers are being urged to make sure their children are up to date with their Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccinations.
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Local NHS under great pressure
Health services across Hertfordshire and west Essex are currently experiencing major pressures.
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Prioritise self care to stay well this winter
With seasonal illnesses still making the rounds, seasonal illnesses on the rise, we want to remind you have to manage minor health conditions from home, and where to find support if you need it.
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Pharmacies now offering more support to patients
Patients can now be assessed and treated by their community pharmacy for seven minor illnesses and conditions as part of Pharmacy First.