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Angling group has netted over £34,000 for cancer patients
World Cancer Day is on 4 February, and over the last 11 years members of the Prittlewell and District Angling Society (PADAS) have reeled in tens of thousands of pounds for Southend Hospital....
New sickle cell service means shorter travel and faster care
Sickle cell disease patients are benefiting from a new transfusion service, which helps keep symptoms under control and means they no longer need to travel to London for their care....
Nurse in solo charity walk from Southend to Basildon for heart patients
February is Heart Month, and a Basildon Hospital nurse is completing solo walking challenges to help raise funds to support further improvements for patients....
Digital innovation helping improve cancer care for patients
Cancer patients across Essex are seeing faster, more streamlined care thanks to new digital automation, meaning staff can spend more time working with consultants to help speed up admin for more compl...
Local NHS Trusts’ digital education programme shortlisted for prestigious HSJ Digital Awards 2026
An education programme which is improving digital skills and enhancing confidence with using new technology for NHS staff has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award....
Next-generation radiotherapy machine to speed up cancer treatment
Cancer patients are set to receive faster and more targeted treatment as upgrades to radiotherapy machines at Southend University Hospital continue, helping to reduce waiting times....
Cold cot donations as thanks for bereavement care
Families experiencing baby loss will be able to spend precious time with their child thanks to the donation of two cold cots by families who have suffered the same loss themselves....
Surgeon wins prestigious award for training and support
A surgeon at Southend Hospital has been presented with a prestigious award....
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....
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. ...