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Public urged to get flu vaccine as hospitalisation rates rise steeply

THE government’s medical experts are calling on eligible groups to ensure they book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations before the deadline on 19 December....

Ambulance Service: Number of hoax calls rises to highest level in three years

THE number of hoax calls made to the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) is the highest it has been in three years The...

Breast Reconstruction Awareness fundraiser lunch raises £1,500

OVER 100 members and supporters of Broomfield Hospital’s Breast Reconstruction Awareness support group (BRA) came together for their annual festive lunch, helping to raise...

Asda colleagues wear ‘Happy to Chat’ badges to help tackle loneliness this Christmas

IT is called the most wonderful time of the year – but millions of over 60's are facing a completely Silent Night –...

Trust celebrates success at Nursing Times Workforce Awards

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) won two major awards and was a finalist in a third category at the Nursing Times Workforce...

Essex Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service recognised for transformation

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), in collaboration with Southend, Essex and Thurrock health, social care and third sector partners, were shortlisted as...

St Luke’s Hospice says thanks and highlights festive ways residents and businesses can support it

ST LUKE'S Hospice recently hosted a special thank you event for local business supporters.  Sponsors of the 'Luke's Lawn' and 'Blossom and Beans' initiatives attended...

National survey shows better mental health support for pregnant women and new mothers, but more work is needed to ensure a positive maternity experience...

THE findings of a survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) of nearly 19,000 people who used NHS maternity services in 2024 shows some...

Faster recovery times for hysterectomy patients

HYSTERECTOMY patients get to go home sooner after spending less time in hospital, thanks to a new procedure that is a first for the...

Developers’ cash should be used to entice new GPs says councillor 

MONEY from developers should be used to help entice more trainee GPs into Thurrock, a councillor has suggested reports the LDR. Latest figures show Thurrock...

Nurse struck off after ‘sexually motivated’ behaviour towards pregnant woman

A NURSE whose “sexually motivated” behaviour towards a patient distressed her so much she felt she could not seek further hospital treatment and had...

The therapeutic benefits of fishing on mental health

A FISHING programme is helping to change the lives of people experiencing mental health conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Essex Partnership University NHS...

Safety initiative highly commended in national awards

THE benefits of using digital technology to enhance patient safety at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) have been recognised at a national...

Thurrock residents invited to care roadshow

THURROCK residents are invited to get first-hand advice on the help and support available to deal with the cost of living this winter at...

Plans to tackle Thurrock GP shortage underway

PLANS to tackle a chronic shortage of GPs in Thurrock are under way reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care...

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