By Local Democracy Reporter
AN NHS boss has praised front-line workers for all their incredible efforts during the pandemic, but said there is now an urgent need to focus on the well-being of staff.
Mark Tebbs, NHS Alliance director for Thurrock told Thurrock Council’s Health and Wellbeing Board, that health workers on the front-line were struggling to cope with the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
And how help was now at hand through a new 24/7 service launched this week, called Here for you.
Mr Tebbs said: “It’s a service for staff that are experiencing well-being issues because of Covid-19.
Think NHS 111 eases pressures on A&E at Basildon Hospital
By Local Democracy Reporter
A CAMPAIGN urging people to dial 111 before turning up at A&E has been crucial in easing pressure on the NHS as the Covid pandemic continues, it was claimed.
The new scheme – branded Think NHS 111 First – was launched on December 1 by the Mid and South Essex Hospital Trust, which oversees Basildon and Southend hospitals.
As part of the initiative, patients are encouraged to call NHS 111 first if they are feeling unwell, allowing them to get swift help and advice.
Patients are then be assessed over the phone and told if they need to attend hospital.