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Chief Executive Designate of the new Essex Integrated Care Board cluster announced

LOCAL healthcare leader Tom Abell has been appointed as Chief Executive Designate of the new Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) cluster. The formation of a...

Chadwell St Mary woman takes on half marathon after three heart surgeries and two strokes

A MOTHER from Chadwell St Mary is preparing to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon in support of the British Heart Foundation (BHF), after...

Hospitals stepping up for patient safety for Falls Prevention Week and beyond

LAST week was Falls Prevention Week (15-19 September) and staff across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust have been stepping up to reduce...

New Thurrock Community Diagnostic Centre opens, offering faster, local tests for thousands

A BRAND-new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) opened its door earlier this week (September 22), bringing quicker access to vital tests and scans for local...

Fifth of ethnic minority staff abused, says NHS

ONE in five ethnic minority staff have been harassed, bullied or abused by colleagues, according to a report from a regional NHS team report...

Celebrate World Contraception Day with Essex Sexual Health Service

IN support of World Contraception Day, Friday 26 September 2025, Essex Sexual Health Service is encouraging residents to explore Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) methods...

New neighbourhood teams to be showcased at public meeting

CLOSE to home specialist care provided by new neighbourhood teams at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) will be showcased at a public...

New service is boosting eye donations and setting sights on changing lives

THIS week is organ donation week (22-28 September) and a pioneering eye donation service in Essex has tripled the number of corneas donated for...

Health bosses confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children

HEALTH bosses confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children Dr Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer...

Jess’s Rule: Patients with potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner

PATIENTS with a potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner through a new life-saving patient safety initiative called Jess’ Rule that is being rolled...

Family of woman killed by dangerous driver support organ donation campaign  

THE family of an Essex woman who was killed by a dangerous driver are supporting national Organ Donation Week, September 22 to 28. Abigail Harvey...

Young people co-produce new trauma keyring

A NEW trauma resource designed by and for young people has been launched in Essex. The Young Person’s Trauma Keyring, created by the Healthwatch...

Orthopaedic patient care transformed as procedure room officially opens

A new £1.3 million procedure room, which is the only accredited elective orthopaedic centre in the East of England, has officially opened at Braintree...

Local action to manage high blood pressure prevents up to 90 heart attacks and strokes in a single year

POSITIVE strides in cardiovascular care have helped prevent up to 90 heart attacks and strokes in just one year, according to the latest data. Thanks...

Local action to manage high blood pressure prevents up to 90 heart attacks and strokes in a single year

POSITIVE strides in cardiovascular care have helped prevent up to 90 heart attacks and strokes in just one year, according to the latest data. Thanks...

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