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Today (Tuesday 12 May) is International Nurses’ Day and with over 5,000 nurses working across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust within every specialty, they represent a third of the workforce.

In its first year, a pioneering Essex support service has helped more than 260 bystanders who saw over 200 out of hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA).

A Southend-based choir has helped improve care for seriously ill newborns through its concerts which are funding new equipment for Southend Hospital’s Neonatal Unit.

Today (Tuesday 5 May) is International Day of the Midwife and this year Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is shining a spotlight on its research midwives.

A large clinical trial across several countries has shown that the use of new technology helped surgeons more effectively remove breast cancer tumours.

A staff and volunteers’ awards for local hospitals has seen the most nominees in its six-year history.

After nearly half a century caring for premature and critically ill babies, a retired neonatal nurse is continuing her lifelong commitment to care - this time with her dog Rosie.

First-timers and London Marathon veterans are among those preparing to tackle the world’s most famous course in aid of local hospitals.

Volunteers who dedicate their time to helping patients, visitors and colleagues are being given their chance to shine at a hospital Trust’s awards ceremony.

An inspiring young woman from Southend, who is terrified of heights, is preparing to complete a 154-foot charity abseil in honour of her late mum.