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As temperatures rise once more - with several of the hottest days on record already logged this year - families are bracing for another spell of sweltering heat. 

After six weeks of the installation of almost 160 modular units by crane, the epic and exciting shape of things to come at Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) can be finally seen.

A brand-new support group is bringing heart patients with an underdiagnosed condition together to talk about their experiences.

A major refurbishment has boosted safety and modernised high quality patient care at an Essex Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Staff and volunteers from Essex hospitals are celebrating after being named finalists in the sixth annual Shine Awards, following a record-breaking year of nominations.

Flag-raising ceremonies took place earlier this week across Broomfield, Basildon, and Southend hospitals in celebration of Armed Forces Week.

Nine new machines are improving care for expectant and new mums who need continuous monitoring across maternity services at Basildon Hospital.

World in Motion may have been New Order’s England footy anthem, but for Essex hospital patients it’s wards in motion as they enter a mini summer of sport inspired by the World Cup and Wimbledon.

A patient who has been involved in research into the treatment of heart attacks is the first in the world to be recruited to a new trial that could help save lives and improve care.

This week marks World Sickle Cell Day (19 June) and almost six months since Basildon Hospital launched its vital red cell exchange transfusion service.

Without the often-unseen help of catering, sterile services, domestic services, grounds and gardens, medical equipment management services and portering, hospitals would not function. 

A group of young people with learning disabilities and autism have celebrated completing a supported internship at local hospitals.

Kind-hearted volunteers, who dedicate their time and effort to help patients and hospital staff across Southend Hospital, have marked Volunteers’ Week with a celebratory afternoon tea.

Tails were wagging with joy as The High Sheriff of Essex visited Broomfield Hospital during Volunteers’ Week to celebrate the amazing work of Essex Therapy Dogs. 

A specialised clinic room has been renamed in honour of a consultant who worked in obstetrics and gynaecology at Basildon Hospital for over 30 years.

A Basildon teenager has donated a treasured childhood trike to her local hospital, in a heartfelt gesture honouring both her own cancer journey and the memory of her late great‑nanny.

Cutting waiting times from months to days is making a real difference for hundreds of Essex heart patients, and now the healthcare specialist behind it has been shortlisted for a national award.

A pioneering Burns Bus is continuing to give life‑changing care across Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and London for hundreds of patients, after securing funding for a second year.

Digital innovation that’s saving up to five days of waiting for Essex cancer patients has been highly commended at a national awards event.

Today is Clinical Trials Day (Wednesday 20 May), which is an opportunity to put a spotlight on research trials helping to improve care and make a difference to patients across Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals.