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Covid: Antibody tests offered to public for first time

ANTIBODY tests are to be widely offered to the UK public for the first time in a new programme that aims to find out more about how much natural protection people have after getting coronavirus reports the BBC.

Covid-19: 16 and 17-year-olds in England to be offered jab by 23 August

ALL 16 and 17-year-olds in England are to be offered their first coronavirus vaccine dose or the chance to book one by 23 August,...

Don’t assume it’s COVID – it might be meningitis, charity warns

CHARITY MENINGITIS NOW are urging young people off to university or the world of work this Autumn not to assume it's COVID-19 if they feel ill – it might be meningitis.

NHS waiting lists could rise to 14 million in England next year – report

UP to 14 million people could be on NHS waiting lists in England by next autumn, new analysis suggests reports the BBC.

Covid vaccine to be offered to 16 and 17-year-olds

ALL 16 and 17-year-olds in the UK will start being offered a first dose of the Covid jab within weeks, after a recommendation from vaccine experts.

Covid-19: More walk in clinic for residents

PLENTY of walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations at Towngate Theatre, Basildon from Thursday to Sunday this week

Chronic health issues for third in late 40s – study

ABOUT one in three middle-aged people has multiple chronic health issues, a long-running British study suggests reports then BBC. The 1970 British Cohort Study has been...

Health reforms recognise local strengths

THURROCK Council has welcomed the Secretary of State for Health's decision that strong local arrangements already in place mean that health services in the East of England will not be changed along local authority boundary lines.

Walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations coming to Aveley, Stanford-le-Hope, Tilbury and Corringham next week

WHILE most of the remaining Covid restrictions may have been lifted, NHS staff in Thurrock are continuing to deliver a vaccination service in the borough.

Have you been invited for a Lung health check?

THURROCK has one of the highest rates of death from lung cancer in the UK and some of the highest rates of smoking with over 10% of the local population labelled as smokers. The programme is one of the first to be rolled out as part the NHS Long Term Plan.

Covid: Food workers given exemption from isolation rules

SUPERMARKET depot workers and food manufacturers will be exempt from quarantine rules as the government tries to prevent food supply problems. The move comes after...

COVID-19: Supermarkets admit stock shortages as ‘pingdemic’ concerns grow

SUPERMARKETS Sainsbury’s, Iceland and Co-op have revealed they are suffering stock shortages as concerns grow about the impact of the so-called “pingdemic” reports Sky...

Face coverings must be worn on London Underground

FACE coverings must be worn on London’s transport network despite restrictions easing on 19 July, London’s mayor says reports the BBC. Sadiq Khan said he...

England plans biggest winter flu vaccine rollout

FREE flu vaccines will be offered this winter to children aged two to 16 in England, as well as people aged 50 and over...

Plenty of walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations available at Thurrock Health Centre

PLENTY of walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations available at Thurrock Health Centre on Saturday 31 July Whilst most of the remaining Covid restrictions may have been lifted,...

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