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This week (9-15 February) is National Apprenticeship Week and over 350 apprentices are working in various roles across our local hospitals. 

Three hospital porters from Southend Hospital are finalists in a national awards scheme, shining a light on the vital part they play in patient care.

Every day hundreds of dedicated staff support patients at Southend Hospital’s cancer centre. 

World Cancer Day is on 4 February, and over the last 11 years members of the Prittlewell and District Angling Society (PADAS) have reeled in tens of thousands of pounds for Southend Hospital.

Sickle cell disease patients are benefiting from a new transfusion service, which helps keep symptoms under control and means they no longer need to travel to London for their care.

February is Heart Month, and a Basildon Hospital nurse is completing solo walking challenges to help raise funds to support further improvements for patients.

Cancer patients across Essex are seeing faster, more streamlined care thanks to new digital automation, meaning staff can spend more time working with consultants to help speed up admin for more complex cases. 

An education programme which is improving digital skills and enhancing confidence with using new technology for NHS staff has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Cancer patients are set to receive faster and more targeted treatment as upgrades to radiotherapy machines at Southend University Hospital continue, helping to reduce waiting times.

Families experiencing baby loss will be able to spend precious time with their child thanks to the donation of two cold cots by families who have suffered the same loss themselves.