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Health services for Thurrock to get “targeted support” over finances

MID and South Essex NHS Trust is getting  ‘targeted support’ after its deficit cutting plan drifts by millions. The trust’s 2024/25 financial plan is to have...

Hospital chiefs agree to delay final decision on community hospital changes

THE NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSEICB) has announced a six-month delay in the final decision-making regarding the reconfiguration of community...

80,000 East of England children in poverty can’t get free school meals

80,000 children in the East of England are living in poverty but can't get free school meals because the eligibility criteria is so restrictive...

Families mourn loved ones at Lampard Inquiry

BEREAVED parents have shared loving memories of their children and spoken about the pain of losing them at an inquiry into the deaths of...

Junior doctors accept 22% pay rise to end strikes

JUNIOR doctors in England have accepted the government’s offer of a 22% pay rise over two years, ending their long-running dispute reports the BBC. Members...

Innovative digital tool launched to enhance local health and social care services

PATIENTS will benefit from improved health and care services as local NHS and social care services across mid and south Essex have come together...

Asthma nurses help raise awareness of childhood asthma

OUR specialist children’s asthma nurses are raising awareness of the issues that affect asthma in children and young people, as part of this week’s...

Funding helping Headway Essex change the lives of those with acquired brain injuries

PATIENTS with acquired brain injuries are being supported to fulfil their potential, thanks to a grant from Essex County Council. Colchester-based charity Headway Essex provides...

Heart care app team up for national award

A TEAM of heart care professionals based at an Essex hospital are up for a national award for using an innovative mobile app to...

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: People in Thurrock urged to give up clothes

THIS September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – people in Essex are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children...

Letter to Editor: Challenging the stigma of hearing loss

Dear Sir/ Madam, HEARING aids can bring life-changing benefits for millions of people with hearing loss. But new research from RNID, the charity supporting people...

Chair of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) announces retirement

THE Chair of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) has announced he will be retiring at the end of the financial...

Mother and son duo encourage others to start a career in care 

A MOTHER and son from south Essex are urging others to follow in their footsteps and start a career in care. Sarah Fogarty and her...

Bluetongue virus ‘causing farmers stress and anxiety’

A DEADLY virus that affects cattle and sheep is causing farmers additional stress and anxiety, a mental health chaplain warned reports the BBC. Bluetongue has...

Local heroes step up for national challenge to raise £30,000 for hospital

A GROUP of doctors are looking to take on a national challenge to raise money for their local hospital. With an ambitious goal of raising...

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