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An orthopaedic surgeon who is taking part in research, as part of an international study from Oxford University, has been nominated for an award.

For Volunteers Week (3 – 9 June), our Trust is celebrating kind-hearted volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to help patients and hospital staff.

Recognising their dedication to giving the best service for patients with dementia, staff at our Trust are now in the running for three national awards.

Following the Government’s announcement of funding for a Community Diagnostic Centre in Pitsea in 2023.

Over 60 brave fundraisers, including a local MP and councillors, abseiled hundreds of feet to raise thousands of pounds as part of the annual Tackle the Tower event at Southend Hospital.

Residents in mid and south Essex will benefit from a fracture service where hospitals and GPs work together across the whole of mid and south Essex.

Patients who have been waiting for appointments to diagnose and treat blinding eye conditions including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration are now offered an appointment at the new state of the art Ophthalmology Diagnostic Hub in Orsett Hospital.

A revamped hospital lecture theatre has opened its doors, helping improve training and lead to better patient care.

Hospital waiting times are set to be reduced following a million pound investment in new and improved specialised Radiology scanning equipment, which also means patient will receive their results much quicker.

The care given by specialist nurses to their patients is being celebrated for Nurses’ Day (Sunday 12 May).