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Thursday 16 October is Restart a Heart Day, and a man whose heart was restarted after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest at London Stansted Airport is now recovering well, thanks to action from bystanders and a pioneering hospital transfer pathway.

During this Baby Loss Awareness Week, it’s important to share the stories of people who have sadly lost their babies. Raising awareness of this and the support available will help families to know it’s okay to reach out for support. 

October is Stoptober and since launching in February 2024 the Maternity Smoke Free Pregnancy Service in Essex has been transforming lives - helping almost 230 families quit smoking and give their babies the best possible start in life.

Visitors to Southend Hospital this week were given a glimpse into the future of local NHS care, as part of a special Marketplace event held alongside the Trust’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

With the hazmat suits and protective tent, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d walked onto a film set, or a major medical incident, but fear not it’s hospital staff practicing their emergency preparedness.

Matthew Hopkins, Chief Executive of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has announced his retirement after a distinguished 40-year career in the NHS.

A brand-new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) opened its door earlier this week (September 22), bringing quicker access to vital tests and scans for local residents - without the need to go to hospital.

Last week was Falls Prevention Week (15-19 September) and staff across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust have been stepping up to reduce falls among patients.

This week is organ donation week (22-28 September) and a pioneering eye donation service in Essex has tripled the number of corneas donated for transplant in just a few months, offering more patients the chance of having their sight restored.

Those interested in finding out more about the new Southend Emergency Department extension, the upcoming Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) and the latest innovations and improvements in patient care, will be able to attend an event at Southend Hospital next month.