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Garden is a breath of fresh air for critical care patients at Broomfield Hospital
Critical care patients can now benefit being outdoors, thanks to a new garden space that has opened at Broomfield Hospital. Raised planters, shrubs, sculptures and benches allow families to spend t...
Basildon critical care unit wins national award
The critical care team at Basildon Hospital have won an award for the help they give to patients with dementia or who are recovering from being in a coma....
Donation means a new kitchen and furniture improvements for staff at Broomfield
More than 70 Blood Sciences staff at Broomfield Hospital have now got better rest and meeting facilities after a complete refurbishment of their staff room....
Broomfield Children’s Burns Club manager recognised in New Year’s Honours List
Martin Palmer, manager of the Children’s Burns Club based at Broomfield Hospital, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year’s Honours list....
Hospitals Charity gives thanks to all those who have donated and made a difference this year
As 2021 draws to a close, it has been another year of fantastic continued support from local people for Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity. Charity director, Lucy Thomas-Clayton, thanked those w...
Hospitals to spend millions to help increase capacity
Hospital patients will be seen more quickly thanks to a £10million cash injection. The money will be spent across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust to expand outpatient areas, increase...
Hampers to help bring Christmas cheer to hospital staff
More than 250 hampers are being delivered to staff working across hospitals on Christmas Day. It’s a small festive thank you to hardworking staff at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, ...
New biodiversity garden will create a buzz
A new biodiversity garden which will reduce pollution, calm patients and attract nature, will be launched at Broomfield Hospital with the help of local schoolchildren. The garden will be at the fro...
Heart rate app is a hit at home with patients
A new app has been launched for 400 patients to monitor their hearts for palpitations and murmurs, which can cause strokes and heart attacks. The Fibricheck app is being trialled across the county ...
Revolutionary machine is making it easier for patients to swallow
An innovative machine costing over £25,000 is helping stroke and critical care patients by diagnosing their swallowing problems quicker than ever at Southend Hospital. Fiberoptic Endoscopic E...