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Peer support for people living with personality disorder and their families

MEMBERS of a support network for people diagnosed with a personality disorder have shared how it has made a difference to their lives. The Specialist...

Sensory trolleys to benefit children’s ward in memory of two-year old

FAMILY and friends from Benfleet-based charity George’s Windmills have delivered three sensory bubble trolleys to hospitals across Essex, following their donation of £14,490. The charity...

Eye care made easier for children with learning disabilities and autism in Essex

PIONEERING school-based eye care service will soon help children with learning disabilities and autism across Essex access essential eye tests and vision support in...

Essex mum tells story as part of Maternal Sepsis Week

AS the world marks Maternal Sepsis Week, the UK charity Sepsis Research FEAT is highlighting a sobering reality: maternal sepsis remains a significant cause of pregnancy and childbirth-related...

Mental health nurse recognised for 51 years of service

A NURSE who has worked in mental health care for 51 years has been presented with a Chief Nursing Officer for England Gold Award...

Mental Health Awareness Week: Experts share insight on the link between exercise and mental health.

MENTAL Health Awareness Week runs from May 11-17. This year's theme of 'Take action' encourages people to take small actions to support good mental...

Help on hand for Basildon Dementia Day

BASILDON Council is running a Dementia Day offering help and support for residents caring for someone with dementia, or living with a person with...

Children facing growing instability as thousands more foster carers needed across the UK

CHILDREN and young people are at risk of increased instability, as new figures reveal thousands more foster carers are urgently needed across the UK. New...

Ninety-year-old resident achieves dream of climbing O2 in her wheelchair

A 90-year-old resident from Carolyne House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, has achieved an extraordinary lifelong ambition after successfully climbing over...

Letter to the Editor – The hidden mental health impact of children’s healthcare

Dear Editor,  I would like to draw your readers' attention to a pressing matter. Every day, despite some of the best medical care available in the world via...

Living with personality disorder has given me strength and purpose to help others

HOLLY Deboo's life changed nearly four years ago when she decided her mental health condition was not going to beat her. Holly is one of...

App that has helped over 260 cardiac arrest “witnesses” in one year

IN its first year, a pioneering Essex support service has helped more than 260 bystanders who saw over 200 out of hospital cardiac arrests...

Research midwives are improving patient lives

TODAY (Tuesday 5 May) is International Day of the Midwife and this year Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is shining a spotlight...

New technology leads to breast cancer surgery improvements

A LARGE clinical trial across several countries has shown that the use of new technology helped surgeons more effectively remove breast cancer tumours. The trial...

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance called to over 160 cardiac arrests since January

ESSEX and Herts Air Ambulance was called to 167 cardiac arrests from January to the end of March, making up a third of the...

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