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Essex heart patient is world’s first to help in international trial
A patient who has been involved in research into the treatment of heart attacks is the first in the world to be recruited to a new trial that could help save lives and improve care....
Sickle cell service celebrates six months of success
This week marks World Sickle Cell Day (19 June) and almost six months since Basildon Hospital launched its vital red cell exchange transfusion service....
Celebrating hidden hospital heroes
Without the often-unseen help of catering, sterile services, domestic services, grounds and gardens, medical equipment management services and portering, hospitals would not function. ...
Young people celebrate NHS jobs and training success
A group of young people with learning disabilities and autism have celebrated completing a supported internship at local hospitals....
Celebrating hospital volunteers
Kind-hearted volunteers, who dedicate their time and effort to help patients and hospital staff across Southend Hospital, have marked Volunteers’ Week with a celebratory afternoon tea....
High Sheriff’s paws for applause for hospital therapy dogs
Tails were wagging with joy as The High Sheriff of Essex visited Broomfield Hospital during Volunteers’ Week to celebrate the amazing work of Essex Therapy Dogs. ...
Hospital suite renamed in memory of consultant
A specialised clinic room has been renamed in honour of a consultant who worked in obstetrics and gynaecology at Basildon Hospital for over 30 years....
Teen’s childhood trike given to children’s ward in tribute to late great nan
A Basildon teenager has donated a treasured childhood trike to her local hospital, in a heartfelt gesture honouring both her own cancer journey and the memory of her late great‑nanny....
Heart specialist ranked among nation’s best
Cutting waiting times from months to days is making a real difference for hundreds of Essex heart patients, and now the healthcare specialist behind it has been shortlisted for a national award....
Burns Bus back on the road with 1,000 appointments under its belt
A pioneering Burns Bus is continuing to give life‑changing care across Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and London for hundreds of patients, after securing funding for a second year....