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Over 200 staff at Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals have celebrated Pride month with special picnics at each site.

A hardworking Southend Hospital member of staff, who has worked in the NHS for over 30 years, is celebrating after winning a national award and being told they hope to “see his ideas rolled out across the NHS and social care.”

A children’s doctor has won a national award recognising her outstanding patient care and support to fellow staff.

Ringing tills at charity shops have made a real difference to a fundraising campaign aiming to buy modern radiotherapy equipment, helping improve the lives of cancer patients.

This week is Learning Disability Week (17-23 June) and hospitals across mid and south Essex are celebrating a group of young people with learning disabilities and autism who have successfully landed jobs through a Supported Internship programme.

An award recognising excellent care given to patients with dementia has been handed out to a hospital trust’s Learning Disability, Autism and Dementia team.

Ahead of Learning Disability Week (17-23 June) staff across Essex hospitals have been shortlisted for a clutch of four national awards for their outstanding work helping improve the lives of patients with learning disabilities and autism.

A scheme that helps hospital staff to improve the care they provide to patients is up for a major national award.

A therapy dog, a children’s entertainer and a host of art and craft activities brightened a day for young hospital patients celebrating the first-ever International Day of Play.

Staff working in labs at Broomfield Hospital have been nominated for two prestigious national awards.