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An award recognising excellent care given to patients with dementia has been handed out to a hospital trust’s Learning Disability, Autism and Dementia team.

Ahead of Learning Disability Week (17-23 June) staff across Essex hospitals have been shortlisted for a clutch of four national awards for their outstanding work helping improve the lives of patients with learning disabilities and autism.

A scheme that helps hospital staff to improve the care they provide to patients is up for a major national award.

A therapy dog, a children’s entertainer and a host of art and craft activities brightened a day for young hospital patients celebrating the first-ever International Day of Play.

Staff working in labs at Broomfield Hospital have been nominated for two prestigious national awards.

An orthopaedic surgeon who is taking part in research, as part of an international study from Oxford University, has been nominated for an award.

For Volunteers Week (3 – 9 June), our Trust is celebrating kind-hearted volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to help patients and hospital staff.

Recognising their dedication to giving the best service for patients with dementia, staff at our Trust are now in the running for three national awards.

Following the Government’s announcement of funding for a Community Diagnostic Centre in Pitsea in 2023.

Over 60 brave fundraisers, including a local MP and councillors, abseiled hundreds of feet to raise thousands of pounds as part of the annual Tackle the Tower event at Southend Hospital.