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A new ward for patients needing orthopaedic surgery has opened at Broomfield Hospital and is also helping to reduce delays.

Two newly upgraded orthopaedic operating theatres are helping shorten the time patients are waiting for surgery.

Paper is out and digital is in for one NHS trust that is proving that small changes can deliver big benefits.

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.

Christmas sparkles have returned to Basildon, Southend and Broomfield hospitals, where young patients took centre stage to switch on the tree lights.

A family has raised over £33,000 to help care for critically ill babies at Basildon Hospital.

New parents across Broomfield, Basildon and Southend Hospitals can now access everything from mealtime details to discharge guidance at their bedside - thanks to a clever new initiative developed in response to patient feedback.

A packed hall in Burnham saw a 50th anniversary gig raise the roof and £1,070 for a local hospital ward, who gave excellent care to one of its founding members.

A major redevelopment of facilities used to care for people after they have died is helping ensure dignity for them and their loved ones.

Testing for prostate cancer with a few drops of blood and a mobile phone could mean faster diagnosis thanks to a new ground-breaking trial.