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A health worker who helps people with hearing loss despite being Deaf herself, is offering advice on how to support people with hearing loss during Deaf Awareness Week (6-12 May).

Eric Watts, a 76 year old from Brentwood, will run his second Southend Half Marathon for an appeal which supports developments in local radiotherapy treatments.

Midwifery is a role more often associated with women, however Basildon Hospital is home to four male midwives.

A new initiative to help improve the lives of patients who have unplanned stays in hospital is being piloted at Southend Hospital.

Residents are being encouraged to look out for symptoms of heart failure through free blood pressure checks and advice as part of a national awareness campaign.

Maternity and neonatal staff from Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals have showcased their dedication to patients after receiving an impressive four awards at the East of England Perinatal Awards.

A loving husband with a fear of heights is abseiling from 154ft high off an Essex hospital by taking part in an annual charity abseil to raise funds and thanks for an oncology unit, where his wife is receiving cancer treatment.

A student midwife has been nominated for a prestigious national award, one of only ten from across the country.

Changes are underway to help improve health records access for patients, with preparations for the launch of a new online patient portal, Patients Know Best (PKB).

A maternity bereavement team have been recognised for the compassionate care they give families experiencing baby loss after winning three prizes at a prestigious national baby loss awards.