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Today marked an important step for Pitsea with a breaking ground ceremony on a building which will be home to a brand-new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), activity space and library. The event was celebrated by councillors, the MP and community representatives.

Christmas sparkles have returned to Basildon, Southend and Broomfield hospitals, where young patients took centre stage to switch on the tree lights.

A family has raised over £33,000 to help care for critically ill babies at Basildon Hospital.

New parents across Broomfield, Basildon and Southend Hospitals can now access everything from mealtime details to discharge guidance at their bedside - thanks to a clever new initiative developed in response to patient feedback.

A packed hall in Burnham saw a 50th anniversary gig raise the roof and £1,070 for a local hospital ward, who gave excellent care to one of its founding members.

A major redevelopment of facilities used to care for people after they have died is helping ensure dignity for them and their loved ones.

Testing for prostate cancer with a few drops of blood and a mobile phone could mean faster diagnosis thanks to a new ground-breaking trial. 

What began as a simple coffee break between two colleagues has grown into an award-winning support group that is helping hundreds of people in Southend navigate life after loss.

Switching to oral antibiotics from intravenous (IV) drips in hospitals is helping Essex patients heal quicker. 

Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), due to open in spring 2027, is already becoming a focal point for community pride thanks to a new creative partnership with local schools.