Proving people wrong, taking the plunge, and looking after the little things. These are the statements of women working in hospitals speaking ahead of International Women’s Day (Friday 8 March).
Read “As a woman you can do anything.” Celebrating women in the NHS…
Any birth is precious but for babies born on 29 February, they are even more special. Families who gave birth at Broomfield and Basildon Hospitals, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are celebrating their special leaplings.
Read Celebrating the mid and south Essex leaplings!…
A dedicated Domestic Assistant who works at Southend Hospital is still shining bright – with her polishing and dusting - as she reaches her 90th birthday.
Read Margaret’s milestone as she is still cleaning at Southend Hospital, aged 90…
A Healthcare Assistant (HCA) at a hospital has claimed a top award, thanks to her excellent commitment to making a difference in patient care.
Read Healthcare assistant wins prestigious NHS England award…
A baby who suffered severe burns from a mug of hot drink, just one day after her first birthday, has now fully recovered thanks to the dedicated care by the staff from St Andrew’s Burns Service at Broomfield Hospital.
Read Baby burnt one day after first birthday - raising awareness for childhood burns…
Preparations have begun for the new £8.7million Radiotherapy Unit extension and equipment at Southend Hospital, with specialist blocks starting to be craned into place.
Read New £8.7million building boosting cancer care taking shape…
A hospital has committed to bringing about changes which will ensure the safety of staff.
Read Hospital pledged to improve working environment…
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…