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Want to share your story and make a difference?

The NHS in Hertfordshire and West Essex is making a short video to help health and care staff better understand how to give older people more choice when it comes to their healthcare options — especially for those who may be living with frailty. For example, some older patients can be taken to hospital and not offered other care options. We want to change that by showing how care can be more personal, more flexible, and closer to home.

This is a great chance to:

  • Tell your story.
  • Explain the importance of shared decision making.
  • Make a real difference to how care is delivered.

We’re looking for people aged 65+ from all walks of life who have recently used NHS services to share their experiences on camera.

We would love to film in a location that works best for you, whether this is in your home or in your local community.

Filming is planned for the last week of May 2025.

Would you like to get involved?

Please email eleanor.turner-moss2@nhs.net by Wednesday 21 May for more information.

Author: Emily Smith
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NHS Winter Vaccination Campaign

The NHS and UKHSA have launched their annual national campaign to support the Winter Vaccination programme, which is due to run until mid-December.

Head over to the NHS website for guidance and to book vaccinations: http://www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations

Alternatively, go to the page for your local NHS vaccinations hub:

For West Essex, go to: https://www.hertsandwestessex.ics.nhs.uk/your-health-and-care/vaccinations/

For Mid and South East Essexhttps://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/health/vaccination/

For North East Essexhttps://sneevaccine.org.uk/

Author: Niamh Gibson
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Categories: News