Local NHS under great pressure
Health services across Hertfordshire and west Essex are still experiencing major pressures.
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Final call for your COVID booster
Anyone who hasn’t had their COVID booster is being urged to do so now, before the current scheme ends on Sunday 12 February.
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Connecting health and care records to improve communication, effectiveness, and safety
Secure information sharing between health and care providers will give front-line staff instant access to patient records, helping them to work together, save time and make better-informed decisions.
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COVID and flu hospital admissions rising across our area - residents urged to get protected
Flu and COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly across Hertfordshire and west Essex.
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Working together for a healthier future 10 year strategy agreed for a healthier Hertfordshire and west Essex
An ambitious 10 year plan to tackle the root causes of ill health in Hertfordshire and west Essex was agreed yesterday (Thursday 15 December).
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Take care during colder weather
Temperatures have noticeably dropped over the last few days, and are on track to continue dipping below zero next week.
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Group A Streptococcus and Scarlet Fever
There are currently high rates of Group A strep and scarlet fever in the UK. We know this may be a worrying time for parents so here is information about what to look out for and what to do.
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Keep Christmas celebrations on track – get your jabs and get protected
Keep Christmas celebrations on track by protecting yourself, your friends and family from serious illness and from spreading the viruses by getting your COVID and flu jabs.
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Staying warm and safe this winter
We want to help you stay warm during the chillier months - not only to help prevent illnesses like colds and flu, but more serious health problems like pneumonia and depression.
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What support are you getting as an unpaid carer?
If you’re an unpaid carer, take part in a survey from your local Healthwatch and share your experiences on the support available through your GP practice.