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Latest in local NHS reforms - Essex Commissioning Support Service goes through to next stage (16/05/2012 10:41)
The NHS in Essex has been commended by senior officials at the Department of Health for its plan to develop a countywide shared service.

Notification of Public Board Meeting (09/05/2012 12:42)
29th May at 1.30 - Boardroom Building 4, Spencer Close St. Margaret’s Hospital, The Plain, Epping Essex. CM16 6TN

Play your part in future health services (04/05/2012 10:31)
THE group which from next year will be running NHS services across mid Essex is holding its first meeting when the public can find out more about what will be different and how they can become involved.

Boost for local dementia services (16/04/2012 04:59)
A NEW Admiral Nurse Service has launched locally, supporting carers of people with dementia.

Health Services over the Easter, May and June Bank Holidays (30/03/2012 02:07)
NHS Mid Essex is reminding patients that there are a range of services available over bank holiday periods and that they should choose the service that meets their need.

Public’s views sought on hospital development brief (02/03/2012 10:19)
THE public’s views are being sought on a draft development brief, published this week, looking at the possibility of redeveloping the St Peter’s Hospital site in Maldon.

Help shape future health services (09/02/2012 12:06)
THE group which from next year will be running NHS services across mid Essex is seeking volunteers to join its Residents’ Panel.

NHS bosses warn of poor seasonal flu vaccination uptake as flu clinics draw to a close (01/02/2012 05:26)
NHS North Essex is warning that poor uptake of the seasonal flu vaccine so far this winter is putting lives at risk.

Residents urged to help to stop the spread of the winter vomiting bug (16/01/2012 01:45)
At this time of year there is usually a rise in the number of people with the winter vomiting bug, Norovirus, and this year is no exception.

STAY SAFE THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE (30/12/2011 04:15)
Emergency service and healthcare workers are encouraging people to stay safe, and drink sensibly this New Year’s Eve – a time when services across the region are typically put under pressure treating people who have over-indulged at parties.

Local NHS praised for its carer work (28/12/2011 10:14)
TWO local NHS organisations have been praised in a report by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.

Non-Executives appointed to new single Board for PCTs (21/11/2011 10:30)
A new team of non-Executive Directors has been appointed to the single Board for the north Essex PCT cluster.

Battle against excess alcohol is stepped up (12/12/2011 04:16)
THE battle against excessive alcohol consumption is being stepped up in mid Essex.

Winter and festive survival guide (09/12/2011 02:47)
WITH the Christmas and New Year holiday period fast approaching and the prospect of winter’s chilly blast throwing its worst at us, here is some useful advice and information from NHS Mid Essex on how to stay healthy and, should you require treatment, whe

Beware the winter vomiting bug (07/12/2011 11:51)
ONE of the festive season’s least welcome visitors is all set to put a dampener on celebrations.

Cold weather warning to people with respiratory illness (02/12/2011 03:53)
LOCAL health chiefs are urging people with chronic respiratory illness to help protect themselves from winter’s chilly blast to avoid unnecessarily being admitted to hospital

Concern over low flu jab uptake among pregnant women (02/12/2011 10:36)
PREGNANT women are being urged to have their free flu jab after figures revealed the current uptake across north Essex is worryingly low.

Transition 2011 - Outcome of Consultation (11/11/2011 11:26)
We have been consulting with staff on proposed new structures for NHS North Essex. You can read the outcome report and view the new structures here.

New Chairman appointed for NHS North Essex from 1 December 2011 (31/10/2011 08:36)
The strategic health authority for our region, NHS Midlands and East, has announced this week the appointments of new single Chairs for its five PCT clusters.

New resource for mental health and wellbeing goes live (19/10/2011 10:07)
Mid Essex IAPT providers, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust have launched a new interactive media resource.

Market Traders to Promote Change4Life Campaign (06/10/2011 01:25)
NHS Mid Essex has signed up two market stall traders to promote the health benefits of eating more fruit and vegetables.

Seasonal Flu Campaign 2011/12 (26/09/2011 11:50)
Anyone who has had flu will know it is not just a cold. You can expect to have high fevers, chills, extreme fatigue and aching muscles, as well as the more cold-like symptoms of sore throats and runny noses.

NHS Mid Essex AGM (05/09/2011 11:12)
NHS Transformation: Annual General Meeting

Pharmacy Wins Prize (26/08/2011 10:53)
Tollesbury Pharmacy wins a prize

Come along to the Family Fit and Fun Day (11/08/2011 01:22)
A free family fun day in Witham

Dementia Visioning Event - 27th June 2011 (26/07/2011 04:10)
On what has so far been the hottest day of the year, around 60 people came together at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford to talk about our vision for Dementia services in North Essex.

Have a safe holiday urge paramedics (25/07/2011 11:14)
The time of the year has finally arrived when school children of all ages will be starting their eagerly awaited summer holidays.

Dementia Awareness Week (06/07/2011 11:57)
Press statement from NHS North East Essex Partnership

Health profiles released for your local area (29/06/2011 11:29)
People in England are living longer and fewer people are dying prematurely from heart disease and stroke. The 2011 Local Health Profiles, published by The Public Health Observatories, in partnership with the Department of Health, provide statistics for each local area and indicate how any area is performing against the national average. Launched at the first day of the Local Government...

Free Health 'MOTs' and so much more (28/06/2011 01:53)
NHS Mid Essex is offering its residents free health ‘MOTs', information and advice at road shows across the patch.

Be prepared and keep cool as temperatures rise this weekend (24/06/2011 03:58)
Temperatures are set to rise this weekend across the region and NHS East of England is reminding the public to be prepared and to look after themselves and others in the event of a heatwave

NHS Mid Essex Board accepts radiotherapy recommendation (08/06/2011 11:37)
THE Board of NHS Mid Essex today (June 8) accepted the recommendation of the Essex Cancer Network that the expansion of the existing radiotherapy centres in Colchester and Southend is the best option for increasing the number of radiotherapy treatments in Essex by 2016. Sheila Bremner, Chief Executive of NHS Mid Essex, said: “The Board accepts the recommendation because we genuinely believe...

Measles outbreak in France (10/05/2011 12:30)
Parents advised to protect their children with the MMR immunisation

Dying Matters Awareness Week (10/05/2011 09:30)
2nd Annual event to talk openly about death and bereavement

Non-executive Director re-appointed to Board of NHS Mid Essex (06/05/2011 11:23)
Paul Munden has been re-appointed to serve a further term as a Non-Executive Director of NHS Mid Essex

Cancer Prevention Week is coming.... (06/05/2011 11:17)
Monday 9th May sees the start of Cancer Prevention Week, a national initiative to make people more aware of the practical steps they can take to help prevent cancer, organised through World Cancer Research Fund.

Health Services over the Easter and May Bank Holiday (18/04/2011 11:34)
NHS Mid Essex is reminding patients that there are range of services available over bank holiday periods and that they should choose the service that meets their need.

Local chief executives on national group to advise Prime Minister (14/04/2011 04:00)
Press Release from NHS North Essex PCT Cluster and Essex County Council

Central Essex Community Services approved as a social enterprise (11/04/2011 04:57)
The Board of NHS Mid Essex has given final approval for its provider arm, Central Essex Community Services, to separate and become a new stand-alone community interest company.

Expanding Radiotherapy services in Essex - Have your Say (07/04/2011 04:27)
Radiotherapy involves the use of high energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells. It is used to cure some cancers; to reduce the chances of cancer coming back after surgery; and to reduce the symptons of cancer.

Better outcomes for children with congenital heart disease (07/04/2011 04:07)
Safe and Substainable has launched a public consultation on the future of children's congenital heart services.

Your NHS, Your Say - Free Health 'MOTs' and so much more (30/03/2011 01:39)
NHS Mid Essex is offering its residents free health ‘MOTs', information and advice and a chance to influence and shape the future of the local NHS at road shows across the patch.

Hop on Board the Mid Essex Health Bus (01/03/2011 09:00)
From Monday 7th March to Friday 11th March the Health Bus will be visiting a number of locations in mid Essex.

NHS Mid Essex launches major medical campaign to reduce £2.1 million medicine wastage (23/02/2011 11:55)
A campaign aimed at reducing an estimated £2.1 million wasted on medicines has been lauched today by NHS Mid Essex.

Your local NHS in the next three years - Find out more and have your say (22/02/2011 03:09)
Discussion sessions in Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers and Witham during March 2011

Make a healthy choice and join The Great Swapathon (01/02/2011 08:51)
NHS Mid Essex is encouraging local residents to join the new Change4Life campaign, The Great Swapathon.

Change of contracts ahead for management of Braintree Community Hospital (26/01/2011 11:38)
NHS Mid Essex, the primary care trust that buys services on behalf of the residents of Braintree, Chelmsford and Maldon, has signalled a future change in the contract for the management of Braintree Community Hospital.

Health Trust asking people to participate in its decision making (20/01/2011 03:01)
Residents of mid Essex have another opportunity to play an active role in public life.

Health Survey for England 2011 (07/01/2011 11:57)
Each year a survey is undertaken across England to assist in understanding the health and well being of the population.

Busy time for local NHS; people urged to use the right service (31/12/2010 03:44)
Preparing for another busy bank holiday weekend, doctors are reminding people about the best ways of treating minor illnesses and ailments; and urging people not to put unnecessary pressure on busy ambulance and emergency health services.

Choose Well: Winter and festive guide to staying healthy and accessing the right services (20/12/2010 11:08)
The following gives advice on how to stay healthy over the winter period and outlines what services are available if you require treatment, particularly over holiday periods and out-of-hours.

Summary Care Record Milestone (19/11/2010 04:50)
as first surgeries create records for patients

Good access to pharmaceutical services in mid Essex – what’s your view? (27/10/2010 01:35)
We are assessing pharmaceutical needs to help plan services for the future. Our draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment shows that there are no major gaps in local pharmaceutical services, but we want to know your views before reaching any final conculsions

New Healthy Lung Screening Service at your local pharmacy (15/10/2010 05:07)
Priti Patel MP for Witham and Cllr Lady Patricia Newton, a non-executive director at NHS Mid Essex, visited Borno Chemist Ltd today to launch a pilot for a new service delivered through community pharmacies.

New Health Chief appointed across North Essex (08/10/2010 04:15)
The three Boards of NHS Mid Essex; NHS North East Essex; and NHS West Essex have today confirmed the appointment of Sheila Bremner as the new Chief Executive for the three North Essex PCTs.

FREE Flu Vaccine (07/10/2010 01:10)
Protect yourself against seasonal flu

Pharmaceutical needs in mid Essex (21/09/2010 04:33)
Tell us what you think

Closer Working for North Essex PCTs (07/09/2010 04:46)
The three primary care trusts covering north Essex (NHS Mid Essex, NHS North East Essex and NHS West Essex), are to form a cluster under the leadership of a single chief executive.

Untying yourself from pain with Yoga - health trust’s mantra (08/07/2010 03:40)
As sunlight streamed in through the roof windows of Bowers Hall in the Springfield Parish Centre, dozens of shadows swept across its floor in graceful, rhythmic motion. The pace was only appropriate as a “Gentle Yoga” session was underway with instructor Kim Brunning taking the class through a form of exercise that does not call for rigorous movements or complex contortions. It was Kim's...

New Pilot Project for Counselling Services (20/07/2010 12:39)
A pilot project starts in September 2010 that will provide a new counselling service. The service will be available to all adults, including older adults registered with a GP practice in the NHS Mid Essex area.

Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS (29/07/2010 10:30)
The White Paper

Enjoy the sun but beat the heat (09/07/2010 03:22)
Bask in the glorious weather but wear your hat, slather on sun cream and drink plenty of water.

New electronic health records will improve NHS safety and care (10/06/2010 05:44)
NHS Mid Essex is working with GPs and the NHS Care Records Service to introduce a system for managing health records known as the Summary Care Record.

Would you like an active role in public service? (17/05/2010 02:05)
Join our Residents' Panel

Health Advice following predicted grounding of Icelandic volcanic plume in UK (16/04/2010 03:02)
A small fraction of the Icelandic volcanic plume is likely to reach ground level

PCT Board backs case for Maldon community hospital (01/04/2010 07:00)
NHS Mid Essex has backed the case for the development of Maldon Community Hospital. At a Board meeting today (31 March 2010), the PCT agreed to submit a strategic outline case to NHS East of England for approval.

NHS Mid Essex to pursue social enterprise option for community services. (01/04/2010 06:58)
At its Board meeting today (31 March 2010), NHS Mid Essex decided to approve in principle the establishment of a social enterprise organisation to provide local community health services.

Bowel cancer awareness month –local people benefit from screening. (01/04/2010 06:56)
NHS Mid Essex has introduced the new national screening programme to help detect bowel cancer at an early stage when treatment is more likely to be effective. Screening can also detect polyps, which are not cancerous but may develop into cancers over time

Open Day at Braintree Community Hospital on Saturday 10 April 2010, 2pm – 5pm (01/04/2010 06:43)
NHS Mid Essex and the hospital team are inviting local people and their families to an Open Day at the new Braintree Community Hospital on Saturday 10 April from 2pm – 5pm

NHS Mid Essex board to deliberate upon Case for Maldon Hospital (01/04/2010 06:41)
At its board meeting on Wednesday, NHS Mid Essex will consider a draft Strategic Outline Case for the development of a new community hospital for Maldon.

Failing to keep your Resolution? Shape up will help for free (01/04/2010 06:28)
A free pedometer and a healthy eating programme became Charlotte Chudasama’s weapon in her battle against the bulge.

World Health Organisation delegation to visit local health service. (01/04/2010 05:47)
Three doctors from various mental health specialities from Palestine paid a visit to the mid Essex IAPT team (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) based in Maldon, on Tuesday 16th March.

Survey: Trust staff satisfied they make difference to people (01/04/2010 05:44)
NHS Mid Essex is among the country’s top primary care trusts whose staff say that their jobs are making a real difference to the people. That’s according to the latest National NHS staff survey 2009 released by the Care Quality Commission.

Mayor of Chelmsford opens NHS Healthcare Centre (19/03/2010 12:03)
The Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Tony Sach officially opened North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre on 18th March 2010.

NHS Mid Essex calls on people to talk about dying (14/03/2010 09:34)
On the occasion of ‘Dying Matters Awareness Week’, NHS Mid Essex announces its end of life care strategy which will be presented at its Board meeting this month.

Breaking free from the chain of smoking habit (13/03/2010 03:07)
Two ‘prisoners’ in shackles will be rubbing shoulders with shoppers all day at the High Chelmer Shopping Centre on No Smoking Day this Wednesday 10th March.

Braintree Community Hospital building completed on schedule (13/03/2010 02:27)
Another key milestone has been reached with the completion of the state-of-the art Braintree Community Hospital building.

Pub-hopping to Club Chlamydia (03/03/2010 04:57)
It’s an unlikely place to test for a sexually transmitted disease. Or is it? Wetherspoons pubs in mid Essex have been saying cheers to the NHS’s effort to seek out candidates to screen for Chlamydia in the last few weeks.

Spend a penny, make a £ for charity- Test for Chlamydia (18/02/2010 06:46)
Now every time you test for Chlamydia, Oxfam gets a donation of £ 1!

NHS Mid Essex Chief Executive to take on dual role (04/02/2010 01:40)
Sheila Bremner, Chief Executive of NHS Mid Essex, has been appointed as interim Chief Executive of NHS Peterborough, in addition to her chief executive role in mid Essex.

Contract signed for visionary new community hospital service (18/01/2010 12:42)
Another key milestone has been reached with the signing of the contract to provide services for the new ground-breaking Braintree Community Hospital.

Keep warm, well and stay safe this winter, says NHS Mid Essex (06/01/2010 05:09)
NHS Mid Essex is urging people, especially the elderly and those with long-term conditions, to stay indoors and avoid going out on icy pavements.

Would you like to Shape Up after Christmas – Shed Pounds without Spending a Pound (24/12/2009 11:22)
If your New Year's Resolution includes losing weight and getting more active, don’t worry; help is at hand from the Healthy Living Team of the NHS Mid Essex.

NHS Performance Rating - We are getting better and better (15/10/2009 05:49)
It’s official –health services in mid Essex are amongst the best in the East of England.

Open Day for over 85s—Trust invites all (15/10/2009 02:11)
Discover how a free alarm unit can help people live independently at home, and how it can make a real difference to you and your loved ones.

Watch us on BBC Look East (13/10/2009 12:39)
BBC reports 'Recession link to mental problems'

Local trust is tops for financial management (07/10/2009 02:11)
NHS Mid Essex is pleased to announce that it is one of only four primary care trusts in East of England to receive a “good” rating for use of resources.

Anti-viral Collection Points Now Closed (09/09/2009 04:00)
The Anti-viral Collection Point (AVCP) at Springfield Green Clinic, Chelmsford is now closed (as of September 10th 2009) due to a fall in the number of people requiring anti-virals. This means all our AVCPs are now closed.

Same Sex Accommodation (29/05/2009 02:10)
Same-sex accommodation: your privacy, our responsibility programme Declaration of compliance – NHS Mid Essex - updated March 2011 NHS Mid Essex is pleased to confirm that all its Providers (including Braintree Community Hospital) are compliant with the Government’s requirement to eliminate mixed-sex accommodation, except when it is in the patient’s overall best interest, or reflects their...

Local people urged to stay on their guard against swine flu (05/05/2009 04:30)
NHS Mid Essex has asked local people to remain vigilant and take all necessary hygiene measures to prevent the spread of swine flu. At present there are no confirmed cases of the infection in mid Essex.

Cancer Patients: new exemption from prescription charges from 1st April 2009 (09/02/2009 02:20)

Winter Weather Advice 15 December 2009 (16/12/2009 11:00)
We would like to advise all patients that all Health Services in mid Essex are currently operating normally.

Public Health Report (26/01/2009 04:08)
Read NHS Mid Essex's latest Health Report.

Watch the Chief Executive talking about the Health Check ratings (16/10/2008 02:21)
Follow this link to watch a short video of Sheila Bremner, Chief Executive and John Niland, Director of Provider Services commenting on the latest Healthcare Commission's Annual Health Check results published on 16th October 2008. We would appreciate any comments or feedback about this video release and ask that you send these to: communications@midessexpct. nhs. uk.

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