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Staff and volunteers from Essex hospitals are celebrating after being named finalists in the sixth annual Shine Awards, following a record-breaking year of nominations.

Flag-raising ceremonies took place earlier this week across Broomfield, Basildon, and Southend hospitals in celebration of Armed Forces Week.

Nine new machines are improving care for expectant and new mums who need continuous monitoring across maternity services at Basildon Hospital.

World in Motion may have been New Order’s England footy anthem, but for Essex hospital patients it’s wards in motion as they enter a mini summer of sport inspired by the World Cup and Wimbledon.

A patient who has been involved in research into the treatment of heart attacks is the first in the world to be recruited to a new trial that could help save lives and improve care.

This week marks World Sickle Cell Day (19 June) and almost six months since Basildon Hospital launched its vital red cell exchange transfusion service.

Without the often-unseen help of catering, sterile services, domestic services, grounds and gardens, medical equipment management services and portering, hospitals would not function. 

A group of young people with learning disabilities and autism have celebrated completing a supported internship at local hospitals.

Kind-hearted volunteers, who dedicate their time and effort to help patients and hospital staff across Southend Hospital, have marked Volunteers’ Week with a celebratory afternoon tea.

Tails were wagging with joy as The High Sheriff of Essex visited Broomfield Hospital during Volunteers’ Week to celebrate the amazing work of Essex Therapy Dogs.