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A healthcare drone trial that could revolutionise the way the NHS transports samples is being tested

A HEALTHCARE drone trial that could revolutionise the way the NHS transports samples is being tested at Broomfield Hospital. The three-metre wingspan drone is set...

Thurrock defiantly remains Tier 1 and Essex councils raise alert

THURROCK Council has welcomed news that its concerns have been listened to and the borough will remain at the lowest alert level - Medium - despite Essex County Council successfully escalating a request that they move into the High Alert level.

Thurrock’s community bus service Transvol receives key funding

Great news – TRANSVOL have received £48K from the National Lottery Community Fund. TRANSVOL manager Denise Cheeseman, applied and was delighted to receive the grant...

Employees in east of England struggle with poor mental health

EMPLOYEES in the East of England are struggling with poor mental wellbeing, with half taking time off due to poor mental health, according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health.

Festival Leisure Park awarded Visit England “We’re Good To Go” Accreditation

FESTIVAL Leisure Park, Basildon has recently been awarded the Visit England "We're Good To Go" industry standard and consumer mark, recognising businesses adhering to the respective Government and public health guidance around COVID-19.

Small midwife teams mean better care for mums

MORE women across mid and south Essex are now receiving care from the same small team of midwives before, during and after the birth of their child.

Letter to Editor: RNIB working with Mind

2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, and that is bound to have an impact on people’s mental health.

USP Palmers College staff member confirmed as Covid case

A MEMBER of staff at USP Palmers College in Grays has been confirmed as having contracted the Covid-19 virus.

Patients praise hospital’s video consultation service

PATIENTS at Southend Hospital have applauded the hard work and dedication of their community physiotherapy team. The team have been keeping in contact using virtual video appointments with patients in the comfort and safety of their own home. 

Licence delays preventing new starters entering ambulance service front line

AS many as 50 new ambulance staff in the East of England have been unable to start work and drive an ambulance because of hold ups in the testing centres.

NHS Covid-19 app: England and Wales get smartphone contact tracing for over-16s

PEOPLE living in England and Wales are being urged to download the government’s official contact-tracing app following its official release. NHS Covid-19 instructs users to...

Coronavirus: Hospitals told not to test staff or patients for Covid-19

NHS hospitals have been banned from launching their own coronavirus testing for staff and patients who have symptoms – despite a nationwide shortage in tests. Leaked NHS...

How to access GP services in Thurrock

THE coronavirus pandemic has meant that the NHS has had to work differently in order to keep staff and patients safe. Local GPs would...

Thurrock Council leader has a message for parents at school gates

THE LEADER of Thurrock Council has a message for parents thinking of "mingling" at the school gates.

Gable Hall students in year eight sent home after pupil tests positive for Covid-19

ALL year eight pupils at Gable Hall School in Corringham have been sent home after a student was confirmed as having tested positive for Covid-19.

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