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Christmas lights switch on at hospitals
Christmas lights switch on at hospitals

There was a full-on festive atmosphere at hospitals in mid and south Essex as they switched on their Christmas tree lights....

Clothing donation for babies with hip issues to make a huge difference
Clothing donation for babies with hip issues to make a huge difference

A mum and dad from Thurrock have raised over £1,000, helping to buy specialist baby clothing for the paediatric orthopaedics physiotherapy department at Basildon Hospital....

Live music helping improve patients’ recovery
Live music helping improve patients’ recovery

Professional musicians playing for hospital patients could help improve their experience in critical care, which is an inspiring idea that has just finished being trialled at Basildon Hospital....

Triathlon boosts bereavement suite with £1,000 donation
Triathlon boosts bereavement suite with £1,000 donation

A friend of a couple who lost a baby have raised over £1,500 by taking on an epic triathlon challenge....

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Lead Cancer Nurse to help influence care across the country

A Lead Urology Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist has been elected as the next president of the British Association of Urology Nurses (BAUN), helping new and existing specialist nurses in that field....

Special bike helps Southend stroke patients
Special bike helps Southend stroke patients

Stroke patient recovery at Southend Hospital has been boosted thanks to the purchase of a specialist bike and other equipment costing over £7,000....

Radical health ideas will help deliver tomorrow’s care to patients today
Radical health ideas will help deliver tomorrow’s care to patients today

A new ideas group are set to help improve patient care and staff experience thanks to the announcement of this year’s Innovation Fellowship at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust....

Radiographer wins top regional award for outstanding patient care
Radiographer wins top regional award for outstanding patient care

A Basildon Hospital radiographer has won a regional award from the Society of Radiographers for her excellent work in making sure patients get the best possible care....

Cancer patient goes the extra mile for Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal
Cancer patient goes the extra mile for Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal

A woman from Benfleet has walked from Basildon Hospital to Southend Hospital to raise money for the Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal, after her cancer care....

£110 million funding approved to improve patient care
£110 million funding approved to improve patient care

Hospitals across mid and south Essex are receiving a welcome £110 million boost to help improve facilities....