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Community celebrates diagnostic centre’s formal opening
Having opened its doors to patients last month, Braintree Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) celebrated its official opening today, with community leaders, and NHS staff coming together for the event. ...
Lung surgery patients recover faster with early rehabilitation
Lung surgery patients at Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) are recovering faster with fewer complications thanks to an innovative physiotherapy programme. The programme, delivered at the world-renown...
Cancer patients get support to navigate life after treatment
A new specialist support service will help patients living with the long-term effects of head and neck cancer treatment. The new service, being launched at Southend Hospital, is among those offered b...
New PET-CT centre is delivering faster scans for cancer patients
Essex cancer patients can now benefit from faster scans, shorter waits and a more comfortable environment following the opening of a new PET-CT facility. The purpose-built single-storey centre featur...
Award-winning green project saves nearly £90,000
Medical staff at an Essex hospital who spotted an opportunity to improve a routine process in operating theatres have been recognised for reducing waste and encouraging sustainability....
Hospital heroes ‘Shine’ brightly at awards evening
A nurse who organised a wedding for a terminally ill patient with just a few days' notice and a group of volunteers described as “knights of the road” by vulnerable patients they drive to ...
Daughter’s legacy brings comfort to baby loss families
A husband and wife who have experienced baby loss are helping other bereaved parents create precious moments with their babies....
Making moments that matter during Play in Healthcare Week
From magicians and therapy dogs to storytelling and pizza parties, young patients at Basildon Hospital have been enjoying a special week of activities to show how play can make a real difference to ch...
Vision of success: 300 donations help restore sight
A pioneering eye donation service, which launched across Essex hospitals, is celebrating its first year of operation, just in time for World Sight Day on 8 October....
Home-from-home for families with children in hospital reopens
A much-loved bungalow that's been a sanctuary for families facing the stress and uncertainty of having a child in hospital has reopened its doors....