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It’s National Heart Month and a group of patients with cardiovascular disease are taking part in a drug research trial that could help reduce recurring heart attacks and strokes.

The 154ft tower block at Southend Hospital beckons once again for those fearless enough to ‘Tackle the Tower’ in the annual fundraising event.

The start of construction on Braintree’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) was celebrated today with a breaking ground ceremony. 

A patient at Broomfield Hospital’s Renal Unit has raised £15,000 for a new dialysis machine that is helping enhance care for fellow patients.

This National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February) our hospitals across mid and south Essex are celebrating the incredible achievements of our apprentices, whose hands-on experience and training helps deliver better care for patients.  

To mark World Cancer Day earlier this week, volunteers have highlighted how their cancer experiences help enhance care and improve their patient journey. 

To mark World Cancer Day on 4 February, the fundraising achievements of Essex Freemasons, who have helped to improve cancer care, are being recognised.

A new health centre improving the lives of people in Thurrock is a step closer to opening, with progress being shown to local elected representatives and stakeholders.

Cancer Nurse Specialists are helping raise awareness about the disease as part of World Cancer Day (February 4).

If you’ve received excellent care from a team or individual member of staff from your local hospital, then now you can help celebrate them making a difference to the lives of others by nominating them for an award.