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Celebrating culture and team spirit at Carolyne House

CAROLYNE House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, staff came together on 20th December for a festive and culturally enriching Christmas party,...

Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

ALL young children in the UK can now be offered protection against chickenpox for the first time on the NHS reports the BBC. The vaccine...

Alzheimer’s Society shares seven tips to help people with dementia during the cold weather

AS the UKHSA issues cold weather warnings until 5 January 2026, Alzheimer’s Society shares seven tips to help people with dementia during the cold...

Surgeon wins prestigious award for training and support

A SURGEON at Southend Hospital has been presented with a prestigious award. Emma Gray, Consultant General and Breast Surgeon at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation...

Reopened theatres helping to improve patient wait times 

TWO newly upgraded orthopaedic operating theatres are helping shorten the time patients are waiting for surgery. Staff working in theatres 6 and 7, in the...

Residents asked to use 111 instead of A&E for urgent dental care as extra urgent appointments now available

RESIDENTS asked to use 111 instead of A&E for urgent dental care as extra urgent appointments now available Local health leaders are urging people who...

RCEM warns of Christmas concerns as statistics show rising pressures

THE Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) warns of health concerns around Christmas, as new statistics out today reveal increased pressure on Emergency Departments...

Hospital staff working Christmas Day delivered hampers full of thanks

ALMOST 300 Christmas hampers have been delivered to hospital staff who will be working on Christmas Day, in recognition of their dedication.  The yearly hampers...

Thousands of hospital patients to be delivered presents on Christmas Day

PATIENTS in hospital on Christmas Day will get a festive boost, thanks to the delivery of 3,000 gifts. The presents will be handed out to...

Pharmacies open Christmas Day in mid and south Essex

THE NHS has released opening times for pharmacies operating on Christmas Day across mid and south Essex*, with pharmacy staff working to ensure people...

Mental health helplines: Support is always available

CHRISTMAS can be a difficult time for many people, and support is always available. If you or someone you know is struggling with their...

NHS urges local people to take up cancer screening following message from His Majesty The King

LOCAL health leaders are encouraging people to check whether they are eligible for routine cancer screening, following a powerful message from His Majesty The...

Bringing festive joy to children in hospital

CHRISTMAS activities are helping deliver some well-deserved cheer to young hospital patients at what can be a particularly difficult time for them. Play team staff...

New NHS dental practice opens in Grays, bringing much-needed access for thousands of local patients

New NHS dental practice opens in Grays, bringing much-needed access for thousands of local patients It was smiles all round as a brand-new, state-of-the-art NHS...

Cutting carbon, saving money, improving care – Trust demonstrates digital transformation in action

THE Government wants the NHS to be carbon neutral by 2040 and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, which serves more than 1.2...

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