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Heart centre is pacing ahead: new pacemaker at Essex Cardiothoracic Centre set to help more patients with slower heart rhythms

PATIENTS suffering slow heart rhythm in Essex are set to benefit after local surgeons implanted a new and innovative pacemaker. Staff based at the world-renowned...

Charity urges people in the east of England to write to their MP to overturn Government U-Turn on early detection of liver disease

PEOPLE in the East of England are being asked to write to their MP to demand that their local Community Diagnostic Centre includes a...

Thurrock sees a drop in teen pregnancies but a rise in abortions

THERE has been a drop in underage pregnancies but a rise in abortion rates in Thurrock a new report has revealed reports the Local...

Father raises thousands as part of Baby Loss Awareness Month

THIS week (9-15 October) is Baby Loss Awareness Week and a father has raised thousands of pounds for a space which offers privacy and dignity to grieving families in hospital who suffer the loss of a baby. 

Bra-fitting service helps breast cancer patients after surgery

PATIENTS across mid and south Essex who have had surgery for breast cancer can now order specially fitted bras and swimwear, thanks a new service at Southend Hospital.

Jill Scott and Daley Thompson join Government push to get millions more people active

LIONESS legend Jill Scott MBE, Olympic gold medalist Daley Thompson CBE, and former No10 Delivery Unit chief Sir Michael Barber are joining the Government’s National Physical Activity Taskforce to help get millions more people involved in sport and physical activity by 2030.

People with learning disabilities in Essex dying ‘shockingly’ young

THE average age of death for people with learning disabilities in Essex has fallen to a figure described as “shockingly low” by the director of public health for Essex.

Party shop’s over for Maxine as her life takes one more twist

JUST 18 months from opening, Party Crown in Stanford-le-Hope is set to close its doors for its final time.  In August last year Thurrock Nub...

Living with and raising awareness of Alzheimers

A GRANDFATHER who was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease is looking to raise as much awareness of it as possible.

Health care assistant recognised for enhancing patient safety

A HEALTHCARE assistant has been recognised for her work to enhance patient and staff safety. Azer Pogmore has been leading work to introduce the Safewards model into...

The Whitecroft care home introduces a charming mini shop for residents with grand launch

THE Whitecroft care home in Orsett was proud to announce the unveiling of their new mini shop on Friday the 15th of September at 11am.

Spotting the signs of hypoglycaemia

ONE in 15 people in the UK have diabetes, so it’s important to know how to spot when someone is suffering hypoglycaemia (also known as hypo) and what to do.

Five million vapes thrown away every week in the UK

FIVE million disposable vapes are thrown away each week in the UK, a fourfold increase over the past year, according to research from recycling campaign group Material Focus reports the BBC.

Support 4 Sight back National Eye Health Week

THE third week of September is National Eye Health Week. In this annual event opticians, charities, and health providers work together to promote the importance of regular sight tests and the ways in which you can keep your eyes healthy. 

Heat health alert given as temperatures set to soar

A HEAT-health alert has been issued for most parts of England as temperatures could reach 32C (89.6F) midweek reports the BBC.

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