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Getting our new patient system ready
Changes are underway to help improve health records access for patients, with preparations for the launch of a new online patient portal, Patients Know Best (PKB)....
Excellent care by maternity bereavement team highlighted by triple award wins
A maternity bereavement team have been recognised for the compassionate care they give families experiencing baby loss after winning three prizes at a prestigious national baby loss awards....
Global recognition for heart care team’s innovative treatment
A team of heart care professionals at an Essex hospital have won a prestigious award for their work using an innovative mobile app to monitor patients’ health....
NHS consultation on community-based health services closes
The consultation into community hospital services in mid and south Essex has now closed....
Radiotherapy equipment upgraded thanks to donation
Cancer patients are set to benefit from new, specialist equipment at Southend Hospital. The Radiotherapy department at Southend Hospital, part of the Trust, has bought a state-of-the-art QuickCheck...
Specialist chairs donated in memory of beloved volunteer brighten patient recovery
Patients at Broomfield Hospital are benefitting from two new tilt-therapy chairs that help their transition from bed care to sitting or standing positions....
Entrepreneur education programme takes gold at the HSJ Partnership Awards
A workforce development programme that is helping to transform patient care has won a prestigious national prize....
Essex hospital leads the way in breakthrough heart treatment
A hospital in Essex is one of the first in the country, and the pioneer in southeast England, to offer a new life-changing treatment to heart patients....
New health centre for checks and tests in Thurrock comes a step closer
The start of construction on a new diagnostics centre in Thurrock has been celebrated with a breaking the ground event....
Breakthrough procedure keeps your heart in sync
Patients from Southend with heart failure and heart blocks are set to benefit from a new procedure that helps speed up their treatment and recovery....