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Funding confirmed for first 200 apprentices to train as doctors, HEE announces

FUNDING has been confirmed for the first 200 apprentices to train as doctors over the next two years, Health Education England (HEE) can announce today – marking an important step towards making careers in medicine more accessible.

Thurrock Community Diagnostic Centre hold Community Engagement event

THURROCK Community Diagnostic Centre hold Community Engagement event. Full details below.

Volunteer with Macmillan and make a difference in 2023

IT IS the time of year when thoughts turn to new year’s resolutions and what we’d like to achieve over the coming months. Volunteering in the local community is a great way to make a difference in 2023 and Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for people to join its Macmillan Buddy Service.

EPUT launches first specialist Neuromodulation Service in eastern region

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has launched the first specialist Neuromodulation service in the east of England.

Courageous Grays schoolboy shines again in Star Awards after cancer returns

A GRAYS schoolboy has once again been honoured as part of a special awards show celebrating the courage of children diagnosed with cancer – after a year in which his cancer returned.

Some A&Es in complete state of crisis, warn health chiefs

SOME A&E departments are in a “complete state of crisis”, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has said, as it highlighted the extreme pressures facing the NHS this winter reports the BBC.

Winter set to be worst ever for A&E waits, health leaders warn

THE NHS is facing the worst winter for A&E waits on record, as hospitals are being “pressurised like never before”, health leaders have warned reports the BBC.

UK Covid modelling data to stop being published

CORONAVIRUS modelling data will stop being published in early January, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says.

Christmas hampers delivered to inpatient wards

CHRISTMAS food hampers filled with festive treats are being delivered to all inpatient wards at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) this week. 

Where to get health advice over the festive season 

NO one wants to get ill over Christmas, but it's important to know where to get health advice and treatment, just in case residents become unwell.

First Community Diagnostic Centre for mid and south Essex receives funding

THURROCK has been chosen as the first place in mid and south Essex to receive a Community Diagnostic Centre, which will be placed on the Thurrock Community Hospital site.

‘Unacceptably’ long waits for blood tests in Thurrock

CHILDREN in Thurrock are waiting months for blood tests as NHS services struggle to cope, it has been revealed.

‘Unacceptably’ long waits for blood tests in Thurrock

CHILDREN in Thurrock are waiting months for blood tests as NHS services struggle to cope, it has been revealed.

Government issue advice to parents worried about Strep A

THE DEPARTMENT of education has issued the following advice to parents worried about Strep A and their children.

Don’t forget this free Christmas essential-Your Covid-19 booster

THE NHS is urging Essex residents to take action to ensure a happy, healthy holiday season for themselves and their loved ones.

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