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Admirals Reach celebrates successful launch of new 30-bedded residential dementia community

​ A care home in Chelmsford welcomed members of the local community, prospective residents and their families to a special Open Day event to celebrate...

“It saved my life” – resident shares how libraries’ blood pressure monitoring scheme helped him

A MAN has praised an Essex Libraries’ blood pressure monitoring scheme which he said saved his life. 52-year-old Lindsay, from Billericay, decided to try one...

Archie’s remarkable journey highlighted

A THURROCK mum has detailed the trauma her son and her son went through in the first years of his life as she seeks...

Be part of walking football week 2026

FROM Monday 23rd March to Friday 3rd April, Walking Football Week will shine a spotlight on the fast-growing format of the game, celebrating the...

Nominations open for shining stars of hospital care 

KNOW an individual or team at your local hospital who deserves recognition for delivering exceptional care to you, a loved one or a friend?...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft welcomes measures to improve GP access for urgent care

JEN Craft, Labour MP for Thurrock, has welcomed today’s announcement that it will become easier to get a same day GP appointment for urgent...

Government pledge better access to GPs with same-day appointments for urgent care

PATIENTS across the country will see better access to appointments and general practice services thanks to a new GP contract, backed by a £485...

Support for carers of people diagnosed with a personality disorder and complex needs

CARERS of people diagnosed with personality disorder and complex needs are invited to join a new course where they can learn more about ways...

Nurse reflects on 50 year career ahead of Mental Health Nurses’ Day

A NURSE inspired by young patients he met on a football field is celebrating almost 51 years working in mental health care. Allen Senivassen is...

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

A SINGLE nasal spray vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, as well as bacterial lung infections, and may even ease allergies,...

This Pancake Day, more than seven million hens will still be living in cages no bigger than your pancake

AS people across the UK prepare to make pancakes today, RSPCA Assured is urging shoppers to look beyond the batter and choose eggs from...

Breast surgeon features in new Channel 5 documentary

A BREAST surgeon has revealed what life is like behind the mask, after cameras followed her at work and home, for a new national...

Eight-year-old girl reunites with Air Ambulance crew who saved her life

AN eight-year-old girl who was critically ill after choking as a toddler has returned to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance base at North...

Essex Cardiothoracic Centre: Heart research wins top prize

A RESIDENT doctor at the world renowned Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) has earned national recognition for his presentation on heart muscle disease. Dr Andrew Madu,...

Government announce plans to ban vaping from playgrounds, schools and hospitals

CHILDREN and medically vulnerable people will be better protected under plans to ban smoking from playgrounds, schools and hospitals. The government has today (13 February...

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