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Staff help bring joy on Christmas Jumper Day
World Christmas Jumper Day (December 12) isn’t just about showcasing flamboyant festive fashion, for staff and supporters of hospitals it’s a chance to ‘pull together’ for a wo...
Hospital bowled over by Essex Cricket Club Christmas visit
Essex Cricket Club hit a six for kindness by visiting Broomfield Hospital to spread Christmas cheer to patients, staff and families. ...
New Electronic Patient Record to improve health experience in UK first
In a first for the UK, people across Essex and beyond will benefit from a new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system after a £65million contract was awarded to Oracle Health, a global leader in ...
Remembrance service for families affected by baby loss
A poignant remembrance service for people who have experienced the death of a baby or a young child is being organised by an Essex hospital....
Breast Reconstruction Awareness fundraiser lunch raises £1,500
Over 100 members and supporters of Broomfield Hospital’s Breast Reconstruction Awareness support group (BRA) came together for their annual festive lunch, helping to raise £1,500. ...
App helping hospital care up for another national award
An innovative app that helps hospital staff to share vital information to support quality patient care has reached the final of a national award....
Young patients switch on hospitals’ Christmas tree lights
Young patients have kickstarted Christmas at Basildon, Southend and Broomfield hospitals by switching on their Christmas tree lights. ...
Letters to Loved Ones delivering festive cheer to patients
A ‘first class’ idea is helping relatives and friends spread cheer to their loved ones who are receiving care across hospitals in mid and south Essex over the Christmas period....
Charity shops transformed with festive window murals
Three local charity shops are spreading Christmas cheer, thanks to the stunning hand-painted window murals created by a member of staff....
Perfect presents for patients are just a wish list away
A new gifting scheme is hoping to deliver adult and elderly patients some joy this Christmas....