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HWS share Southend Borough Council local COVID testing information
Getting tested for COVID-19. Who can get tested?
12 January 2021
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Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership - NHS 111 information video link
As the NHS continues to see and treat people safely, social distancing and infection prevention and control precautions have reduced space in A&E/Emergency Department waiting areas by 30-50%.
31 December 2020
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Public Health England Guidance - Why you have to wait for your COVID-19 vaccine
People most at risk from the complications of COVID-19 are being offered the vaccine first.
21 December 2020
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Are you waiting for a Flu jab?
Healthwatch Southend have received enquiries from residents that have concerns about getting their Flu jab this year.
12 November 2020
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Accessing Dental Treatment during COVID-19 Pandemic
Accessing NHS urgent and routine dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Poster and video information which we hope you will find helpful.
9 November 2020
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NHS England information about COVID recovery
The link below to the NHS website, contains input from Leicester academics and clinicians. It offers useful advice and support for people recovering from Covid 19. There is also information for family, friends and carers.
19 October 2020
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Queensway GP Surgery updated information
Due to a recent fire, service changes have been introduced for Queensway GP Surgery.
11 September 2020
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Community Dental Services patient information
Community Dental Services share urgent Dental Care referral information and maintenance of good oral hygiene.
26 May 2020
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HWS share Essex County Council Greater Essex Bereavement Support Information
Many people in Essex, Southend and Thurrock will sadly experience bereavement, grief and loss during the corona-virus pandemic. Essex County Council have worked with many organisations to produce a resource to support local people in our community.
5 May 2020
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HWS Share Doctors of the World Corona Virus (COVID 19) advice in 44 languages
Doctors of the World are pleased to be able to share with you general Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for patients in 44 languages, which were produced in partnership with the British Red Cross.
17 April 2020
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Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?
From 23 March 2020, the Government is contacting around 1.5 million NHS patients by letter, with guidance and information on ‘shielding’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.
31 March 2020
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HWS SHARE SOUTHEND CORONA VIRUS ACTION INFORMATION
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS), South Essex Community Hubs (SECH) and a host of wonderful volunteers from across the borough, have signed up to support people in the Southend community.
30 March 2020