ON MONDAY, BBC’s The One Show featured actress Michelle Collins visiting dermatologists at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust to see how they are helping spot skin cancer more quickly by using tele-dermatology.
BASILDON Hospital is once again in the firing line following the death of a Thurrock resident it discharged - the hospital is criticised by a coroner who says it failed to offer 'even the most basic nursing care' reports the Local Democracy Reporter.
DISTRAUGHT cancer patients at Southend and Basildon hospitals are facing agonising waits for the results of crucial tests and biopsies, it has been revealed reports the Local Democracy Reporter.
A PIONEERING procedure that has already helped over 100 patients with irregular heartbeats leave hospital more quickly after surgery has been recognised with an award.
A FOCUS on preventing avoidable deaths from cardiovascular disease, obesity and smoking across parts of Essex will be at a level never seen in 30 years, health chiefs say reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
TWO hospital teams, including one which has introduced a new system which makes it easier for patients to request and receive their medical records, have reached the final of a prestigious national awards.
NURSES in Thurrock could get “premium” golden handcuffs bonuses as part of a determined effort to keep them in their jobs reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
SOME A&E departments are in a “complete state of crisis”, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has said, as it highlighted the extreme pressures facing the NHS this winter reports the BBC.
THREE faith and belief tree sculptures have been put up in the entrances and close to the multi faith prayer rooms at the three hospital sites in Basildon, Broomfield and Southend.