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New service is boosting eye donations and setting sights on changing lives
This week is organ donation week (22-28 September) and a pioneering eye donation service in Essex has tripled the number of corneas donated for transplant in just a few months, offering more patients ...
Public invited to showcase of NHS innovation and care
Those interested in finding out more about the new Southend Emergency Department extension, the upcoming Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) and the latest innovations and improvements in patient care...
Community steps out as seafront walkers raise thousands for local hospitals
From toddlers in pushchairs to residents with walking aids, eventers of all ages took to Southend’s seafront on Sunday for the annual fundraising event – Walk for Wards....
Orthopaedic patient care transformed as procedure room officially opens
A new £1.3 million procedure room, which is the only accredited elective orthopaedic centre in the East of England, has officially opened at Braintree Community Hospital, doubling the number of ...
Braintree Community Diagnostic Centre takes shape
Work is well underway on the new Braintree Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), with major construction milestones already achieved. ...
Location of Southend’s Community Diagnostic Centre confirmed
The home of Southend’s brand-new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has been announced as being in the former Argos unit in the Victoria Shopping Centre....
Patient care celebrated as hospital staff ‘Shine’ bright at awards
Hospital staff delivering excellent care and improvements for patients have been celebrated at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s annual awards ceremony....
Helping more Essex women access free NHS prescriptions
More new and expectant mums and birthing people are now finding it easier to access free NHS prescriptions and potentially save hundreds of pounds....
Radiotherapy unit is changing lives as global awareness day launches
Ahead of the first-ever World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) on Sunday 7 September, Southend Hospital is shining a spotlight on the life-saving impact of its radiotherapy services for cancer patien...
Mum’s charity walk is thanks to chemo team that saved her life
A mum from Rayleigh, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, is taking part in Mid and South Essex Hospital Charity’s Walk for Wards, to thank the staff in Southend Hospital&...