Surgeon wins prestigious award for training and support
A surgeon at Southend Hospital has been presented with a prestigious award.
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Thousands of hospital patients to be delivered presents on Christmas Day
Patients in hospital on Christmas Day will get a festive boost, thanks to the delivery of 3,000 gifts.
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Almost 300 Christmas hampers have been delivered to hospital staff who will be working on Christmas Day, in recognition of their dedication.
Read Hospital staff working Christmas Day delivered hampers full of thanks…Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust: The year in review
From cutting-edge cancer technology to life-saving neonatal equipment, a UK first Burns Bus and the opening of the Trust’s first Community Diagnostic Centre in Thurrock, 2025 has been a year of innovation and improvements for patients.
These achievements reflect the dedication of our staff and set the stage for greater improvements in 2026. Here’s a look back at some of the successes and notable stories from this year across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Read Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust: The year in review…Bringing festive joy to children in hospital
Christmas activities are helping deliver some well-deserved cheer to young hospital patients at what can be a particularly difficult time for them.
Read Bringing festive joy to children in hospital…New ward at Broomfield Hospital helping to ease pressure on trauma services
A new ward for patients needing orthopaedic surgery has opened at Broomfield Hospital and is also helping to reduce delays.
Read New ward at Broomfield Hospital helping to ease pressure on trauma services…Reopened theatres helping to improve patient wait times
Two newly upgraded orthopaedic operating theatres are helping shorten the time patients are waiting for surgery.
Read Reopened theatres helping to improve patient wait times…Cutting carbon, saving money, improving care – Trust demonstrates digital transformation in action
Paper is out and digital is in for one NHS trust that is proving that small changes can deliver big benefits.
Read Cutting carbon, saving money, improving care – Trust demonstrates digital transformation in action…Work begins on major project to benefit the people of Pitsea
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.
Read Work begins on major project to benefit the people of Pitsea…Festive lights shine bright at local hospitals
Christmas sparkles have returned to Basildon, Southend and Broomfield hospitals, where young patients took centre stage to switch on the tree lights.
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