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Lives changed by organ donation
This Organ Donation Week (21 to 28 September), Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is sharing stories from the patients and families whose lives have been changed by organ donation and the specia...
Improving patients’ lives with carers’ badges
Carers supporting loved ones during a hospital stay will now be easier to identify, thanks to the new carers’ badges being rolled out....
Award-winning epilepsy nurse hailed a hero for second consecutive year
A specialist nurse has won a regional hero award for the second year running for her work supporting people living with epilepsy....
Thousands to benefit from newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre
Faster access to tests and scans are now available as the new Braintree Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) welcomes its first patients....
Youngsters’ fundraising fever on the dance floor raises over £800
A young girl who overcame her fear of hospitals has hit the dance floor with her friends and raised an amazing £825 for the Play team at Southend Hospital....
Training doll helps neonatal team build lifesaving skills
A new specialist training doll is helping nurses and doctors at Basildon Hospital practise vital airway procedures and provide better care....
Southend Hospital recognised for giving babies the best start in life
Southend Hospital has again achieved the highest level of recognition from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative for the outstanding support it provides to families during pregnancy, birth and early ...
£1million investment to support local hospital
The government has announced that it will provide funding to help Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust plan improvements to its ageing buildings....
Showcase of NHS innovation and care open to public
People are being invited to go behind the scenes of their local hospitals and discover the latest innovations helping to improve patient care at Basildon, Southend and Broomfield hospitals....
Testing new technology could mean next level care for Essex patients
Surgeons at Broomfield Hospital have had the opportunity to test cutting-edge technology that could support patients needing cancer treatment, reconstructive surgery, nerve repair and lymphoedema care...