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Healthwatch warns hospital discharge problems still putting patients at risk

A HEALTHWATCH group says vulnerable patients are still being discharged from hospital without the right support in place, despite ongoing efforts to improve the...

“Older people deserve better than this” – RCEM responds to new Age UK figures on corridor care and trolley waits in Emergency Departments

IN response to Age UK's new analysis of trolley waits in Emergency Departments in England, Dr Ian Higginson, President of the Royal College of...

Notley High School and Sixth Form become first Essex school to achieve Bronze RSHE Recognition Award

NOTLEY High School and Sixth Form has become the first educational establishment in Essex to be awarded the Bronze RSHE Recognition Award by Essex...

NHS urges older residents: there’s still time to get protected this winter

THE NHS is urging older adults not to miss out on their winter protection. Flu jabs for over 65s, RSV vaccines for those aged...

England’s emergency departments in a state of ‘desperation, frustration and exhaustion’ as winter pressures pummel the system

EMERGENCY Departments across England are running on 'desperation, frustration and exhaustion' as they struggle to cope with additional pressure on the system because of...

England’s emergency departments in a state of ‘desperation, frustration and exhaustion’ as winter pressures pummel the system

EMERGENCY Departments across England are running on 'desperation, frustration and exhaustion' as they struggle to cope with additional pressure on the system because of...

Thurrock MP and top councillor call for NHS direct intervention at Basildon Hospital after multiple failures

THURROCK'S MP and the borough council's lead councillor for adult health and well-being have called on the NHS to formally intervene and take over...

Go all in against cancer in Race For Life in Harlow

THE Traitors star Leanne Quigley is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life...

Havens Hospices calls on local community to vote for top charity film award

HAVENS Hospices, which has two hospices based in Prittlewell and Thundersley, has been nominated in the Smiley Charity Film Awards for the fourth-year running....

New Year, New Start: Thurrock residents encouraged to get early support to stop smoking 

AS residents across Thurrock make New Year resolutions to improve their health, Thurrock Council is encouraging anyone who wants to stop smoking to get...

New details revealed about new mini hospital in Basildon

AN extensive list of exactly what services will be on offer at a new mini hospital, it has been revealed. The new health centre...

East of England ambulance service accused of “expensive and dangerous mistake”

GMB Union has criticised the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) after 28 new ambulances were discovered not to have passenger-side airbags. The union...

Nestlé recalls a number of baby formula products over toxin fears

NESTLE has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin. Statement from Nestle: “The...

Words of tribute from Aveley community for much-loved nurse Beryl

A DOCTOR has paid tribute to the work, character and commitment of a nurse who served the people of Aveley for four decades. Following the...

Local NHS asks residents to choose the right care to get help faster

AS winter pressures continue across local hospitals, the NHS is reminding residents that there are several services available to help them get the care...

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