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First of its kind operation speeds up patient recovery
A pioneering operation, performed in Essex for the first time, has helped a patient return home in 24 hours speeding her recovery back to normal life....
Better support at home means patients can leave hospital sooner
A new scheme to help patients leave hospital sooner with better support at home has been launched....
New machine is an ultrasound investment for patients
A new ultrasound machine means that patients will be able to get scans sooner, and it will also help train the next generation of sonographers and radiologists....
Patient care improved by portable airway equipment donation
Patients are benefitting from a new machine that helps show clear video of their airways....
Picnics celebrate Pride Month at hospitals
Hospital staff were joined by local Mayors, LGBTQ+ charities and hospital radio teams in an afternoon of picnics as part of Pride Month....
Bereavement nurse awarded for the compassion she gives to families
Bereaved families receive the best possible care after experiencing the loss of a loved one thanks to Natasha Christmas, a dedicated clinical nurse specialist at Basildon Hospital....
Scheme improving healthcare access reaches national awards
A scheme improving access to hospital services for people with learning disabilities has been shortlisted for a national award....
Hospital team recognised with award
Staff who have helped the sickest hospital patients, by training colleagues in resuscitation and basic life support skills, have been given a prestigious award for their dedication...
Nurse walks the long road to recovery for charity
A nurse recovering from Covid has been pounding pavements to raise nearly £3,000 for the unit she was treated on....
Hospital patients will be seen more quickly thanks to new expansion
A new two-storey outpatients building has opened its doors at Southend Hospital, helping to speed up care. The new area will welcome an extra 200 patients a week who need treatment, diagnosis or ...