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A patient on Castle Point ward at Southend Hospital has made more than 30 Christmas decorations for the department.

This Christmas, a housekeeper on the Children’s Burns ward at Broomfield Hospital, has been putting a smile on the faces of patients and their families with her hand drawn, festive Disney displays.

A stroke survivor has returned to play Christmas carols on a piano at the hospital that helped in his care and recovery.

The true spirit of Christmas is everywhere as relatives and friends are helping to spread cheer to their loved ones who are receiving care across hospitals in mid and south Essex during the holiday season.

Patients are reaping the benefits of new oxygen supply devices, thanks to the generous donation from a local voluntary group.

There was a full-on festive atmosphere at hospitals in mid and south Essex as they switched on their Christmas tree lights.

A mum and dad from Thurrock have raised over £1,000, helping to buy specialist baby clothing for the paediatric orthopaedics physiotherapy department at Basildon Hospital.

Professional musicians playing for hospital patients could help improve their experience in critical care, which is an inspiring idea that has just finished being trialled at Basildon Hospital.

A friend of a couple who lost a baby have raised over £1,500 by taking on an epic triathlon challenge.

A Lead Urology Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialist has been elected as the next president of the British Association of Urology Nurses (BAUN), helping new and existing specialist nurses in that field.