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Hospital staff are being helped to cycle thanks to the renewal of a revolutionary free bike scheme that has seen car journeys plummet.

Over 100 patients with heart issues in Essex can lead more normal lives thanks to being given round-the-clock support to manage their condition

A patient with stage-four liver and bowel cancer has raised almost £9,000 for Southend hospital’s cancer units, to thank staff who have helped him and his family.

Patients, visitors and NHS staff will be able to catch a shuttle to and from Broomfield Hospital starting this summer.

Patients coming for scans at hospital now have a better experience after a £4million revamp, which includes the latest equipment, meaning scans are done more accurately and quickly.

It may not exactly be the Paris Olympics, but a hospital is hosting its very own Games for patients.It may not exactly be the Paris Olympics, but a hospital is hosting its very own Games for patients.

An £8.5million expansion of Southend Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) has now started.

Patients enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of sports and activities, thanks to a specially designed sports day.

An innovative project using virtual reality (VR), supporting people coming to hospital with learning disabilities or autism, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

Students with learning difficulties or autism have celebrated completing year-long internships which, for some, has led to jobs at their local hospitals.