With over 430 staff advancing their careers through apprenticeships at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, National Apprenticeship Week (5 - 11 February) is the perfect showcase to celebrate the achievements of our apprentices and opportunities at the Trust.
Read Apprenticeships are an amazing opportunity for local people – young or old…
An eight-week period of consultation has begun about specific health services in mid and south Essex.
The local NHS is seeking views and ideas on proposals for future arrangements for inpatient services at our community hospitals, freestanding midwife-led birthing unit, and other patient services provided at St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon.
The consultation will run from 25 January to 21 March 2024.
Read Public urged to have their say on proposed changes to services at local community hospitals…
Ahead of World Cancer Day (Sunday 4 February) we spoke to nursing and support staff at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust to get a snapshot of the care and support they help provide to patients during their cancer journey.
Read Making a difference to cancer patients and their care…
February is National Heart Month and a team that has helped improve the lives of over 340 patients has been shortlisted for a Global Cardiovascular Award.
Read World famous Essex heart centre up for national award…
Ahead of World Cancer Day (February 4) a cancer patient who is still receiving treatment at Southend Hospital is hosting a unique photography and story exhibition to put the focus on exploring how the experience of cancer has impacted people.
Read Photography exhibition and stories puts focus on living life with cancer…
Women and birthing people suffering from arthritis and other similar conditions are being offered extra screening and more advice for a safer pregnancy.
Read Pioneering arthritis in pregnancy clinic is a first for the region…
New reclining chairs are helping increase patient comfort, after almost £6,000 funding from Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity donations.
Read Reclining chairs fundraising brings comfort to patients…
The iconic 70s rock band, Dr Feelgood, took to the stage at the Palace Theatre in Westcliff for a special charity gig in support of Southend Hospital Charitable Foundation's Spotlight Radiotherapy appeal. The band were supported by Sofrito and together drew in a crowd of over 400 enthusiastic music lovers.
Read Dr Feelgood gig puts the ‘Spotlight’ on Southend Hospital’s Radiotherapy Appeal…
Pedal power is king at Basildon Hospital as the 100th staff member has now received a free bike, as part of a successful scheme by local councils in collaboration with the NHS.
Read Hospital staff saddling up for successful bike scheme hits milestone…
A bereavement midwife has been highly commended in the Pride of Essex Awards for the Unsung Hero category.
Read Bereavement midwife highly commended as thanks for mum’s outstanding care…