By Local Democracy Reporter SOCIAL distancing could lead to a surge in harmful drinking, a charity has warned. The necessary social distancing measures in place to slow down the spread of coronavirus mean many people are staying at home and becoming more socially isolated. Data…

A CROWDFUNDER has been set up in order to to raise funds to help finance face shields made by Harlow College. The message from the crowdfunder website is as follows: THERE is so much to do and seems like so little time. Every NHS worker…

TODAY, over 40 leading mental health, family and children’s charities and professional bodies are calling on national and local decision makers to give urgent attention to the wellbeing of babies, toddlers and their parents during the COVID-19 crisis. While recognising the incredible work done over…

THE OWNERS OF Alexandra House, a care home next to Princess Alexandra Hospital, have told YH that they have had “low numbers of positive Covid-19 cases”. YH asked south Essex-based Runwood Homes a number of questions. Questions Can you tell me how many cases of…

ALL care home residents and staff with Covid-19 symptoms will be tested for coronavirus as laboratory capacity increases, the government has promised reports the BBC. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he was “determined” to ensure everyone who needed a test had access to one. Care…

THE NUMBER OF deaths reported to NHS England by Princess Alexandra Hospital has reached 118. That is an increase of one on yesterday’s figure. The figure for Sunday April 12th has been adjusted from 1 to 2. There were no reported deaths for Monday April…

A PATIENT who has recently been treated for coronavirus (COVID-19) at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has shared his story and words of appreciation to the staff who cared for him. This follows the story of school office manager Carmel Smith and nursery practitioner…

THE REGIONAL manager of two care homes in Harlow has revealed that there have been deaths due to coronavirus in both places. The daily figures given out by the NHS only refer to deaths at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. At this point it is…

THE NUMBER OF deaths reported to NHS England by Princess Alexandra Hospital has reached 117. A statement from PAH may follow. According to NHS England, the following number of deaths have occurred on the following days: Total: 110 deaths On Sunday April 12th: 1 death…

Dear Editor, “In praise of Harlow’s voluntary services. I THOUGHT I’d share my thoughts on the amazing contribution that Harlow’s volunteers are making to ease the burden on less advantaged residents of the town during this terrible pandemic we’re suffering. Before this crisis, I had…

A HARLOW medical student is set to work on the front line treating those with coronavirus after having his graduation pushed forward. YH first reported on former Tany’s Dell resident, Jack Bradbury in 2014, when he had just secured a place to study medicine at…

IN unexpected and unprecedented times, we are seeing that a crisis can bring out the best in people. There has been a lot of positive support for our local business as they struggle to come to terms with the impact of the restrictions on our…

A NUMBER of chair bosses have written to the government, calling for them to publish a comprehensive plan to support social care through the coronavirus pandemic. The letter by Marie Curie, Age UK, Care England and Independent Age is below: Dear Secretary of State, WE…

THE NUMBER OF deaths reported to NHS England by Princess Alexandra Hospital has reached 110. A statement from PAH may follow. According to NHS England, the following number of deaths have occurred on the following days: Total: 110 deaths On Saturday April 11th: 2 deaths…