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Hospital awards hit over 1,000 nominations in record breaking yea

A STAFF and volunteers’ awards for local hospitals has seen the most nominees in its six-year history. More than 1,000 nominations have been made across...

Runners raising thousands for local hospitals in this weeks London Marathon

FIRST-timers and London Marathon veterans are among those preparing to tackle the world’s most famous course in aid of local hospitals. Clair Dade, Fundraising Co-ordinator...

Last chance to nominate amazing hospital volunteers in awards debut

VOLUNTEERS who dedicate their time to helping patients, visitors and colleagues are being given their chance to shine at a hospital Trust’s awards ceremony. For...

Daughter tackling fear of heights in mum’s memory 

AN inspiring young woman from Southend, who is terrified of heights, is preparing to complete a 154-foot charity abseil in honour of her late...

Get protected from Covid-19 this spring

THE NHS in Essex is encouraging eligible residents to book their Covid-19 spring booster vaccinations when the programme launches next week. If you’re aged 75...

Grandad who broke pelvis runs marathon to give back to NHS

A HOSPITAL porter who learned to walk again after a lifechanging accident is tackling the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for Southend Hospital. Tony Smith,...

Donation made as thanks for Grays’ war veteran’s care

A £1,000 donation made in memory of a military veteran is helping families stay close to their loved ones at Basildon Hospital. The money from...

AgeWellEast: Digital Friends-Bringing digital skills support to housebound

AgeWellEast: Digital Friends-Bringing digital skills support to housebound

Resident doctors’ industrial action: advice for patients

THE British Medical Association (BMA), representing resident doctors, has confirmed strike action from 07:00 on Tuesday 7 April until 07:00 on Monday 13 April...

Major housing scheme of up to 126 homes proposed on North Stifford farmland

A MAJOR housing scheme of up to 126 homes has been proposed on farmland on the southern edge of North Stifford, raising fresh questions...

Parkinson’s UK and the British Wheel of Yoga announce new partnership to help more communities access yoga in the UK

PARKINSON'S UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) to help more people with Parkinson's access yoga classes throughout...

NHS Essex launches today

A NEW NHS organisation that brings together NHS planning and commissioning across the whole of Essex launches today (1 April). NHS Essex Integrated Care Board...

Community mental health care is struggling to meet people’s needs, CQC survey shows

WHILE experiences of mental health care are improving, many are still facing significant barriers to appropriate care, the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) community mental...

 Mental health trust CEO’s exit during public inquiry ‘profoundly concerning’

A MENTAL health trust boss’s departure before a public inquiry into hundreds of deaths had finished has been described as “profoundly concerning” reports the...

Government to intervene at Basildon Hospital in bid to improve services

HEALTH Secretary Wes Streeting has today (Wednesday, 25 March] announced that Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation will be placed on a new, intensive...

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