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Jan Drury, 60, from Leigh-on-Sea has been working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) at Southend Hospital for 25 years and was the first person in her family to work in the NHS. But now her daughter, Stacey, is also an HCA in another part of the hospital – a role she has enjoyed for the last four years – and Stacey’s eldest daughter is about to head to university to begin her paramedic training.

A drop in event on 20 July has been organised at Braintree Town Hall to share plans with the public about the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) being built at the St Michael’s Hospital site in Braintree.

We are working to improve our estate to ensure that patients are being treated in safe and modern surroundings.

Several initiatives to support better feeding and nutrition in our hospitals have been implemented to improve quality of patient care.

This week is Learning Disability Week (19-25 June) and young people with learning disabilities or autism have been gaining valuable work experience thanks to a scheme at the Trust.

A pioneering procedure that has already helped over 100 patients with irregular heartbeats leave hospital more quickly after surgery has been recognised with an award.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published its reports into Medical Services at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The CQC visited the Trust between January and February 2023 and inspected medical care areas.

A programme helping local people gain work and skills in healthcare has won a regional award and is in the running for a national award after it was nominated by local Members of Parliament.

A mum from Southend has raised almost £20,000 to enable Southend Hospital to purchase a new paediatric transport ventilator.

Free bikes have been distributed to Basildon Hospital staff thanks to a programme offered by local councils working with the NHS.