Health

A CALL to “stop” the Mayor of London’s Ultra Loaw Emissions Zone (ULEZ) expansion and “oppose” future road charging plans received cross-party support at Havering town hall yesterday (30th August).

The Whitecroft care home rolls out new resident of the day initiative 

PATIENTS are finding it easier to eat during mealtimes in hospital, thanks to new specialist cutlery. Moulded knives, forks and spoons have been recently introduced across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust after a successful pilot earlier this year. The chunky handles on the cutlery are easy to hold and have grips, meaning many more patients are able to feed themselves.

A NEW care co-ordination system improving personalised care for thousands of frail and elderly patients across Mid and South Essex has been shortlisted for a national award. 

THE NHS today begins a new drive to help school leavers explore the vast range of health careers on offer.

ANNA Ellis from North Stifford is taking on the challenge to swim 15km throughout the month of August to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK

A PSYCHOLOGICAL therapy service that supports patients with complex mental health needs has been shortlisted for a national award.

A SERIOUS road traffic collision eight years ago led to a life-changing journey for occupational therapist Jordan Cole.

THE waiting list for hospital treatment has topped 7.5 million people in England for the first time reports the BBC.

THURROCK residents are set to benefit from the launch of a new 12-week self-referral programme that is free and easy to access and is designed to help them manage their weight and improve their health.

COMMUNITIES can apply for funding to help make sure that everyone has an opportunity to lead a healthy life.

SADIQ Khan has said the Home Counties should create their own schemes to help people cope with the expanded ultra low emission zone (Ulez) reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

GENETICS play a major part in athletic performance and a person’s response to training, according to a new study reports the BBC.

A GRANT scheme for community-based initiatives to support projects focused on improving the lives of those living in mid and south Essex has launched this month.

A REMOTE health monitoring scheme has proved there is no place like home after being announced as finalists in the Innovate Awards 2023.