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A garden, which is a safe and welcoming sanctuary for families who have lost their babies, has opened for the first time at Broomfield Hospital as part of Babyloss Awareness Week (9-15 October).

Patients, families and staff are getting the best possible support thanks to two nurses, in two very different departments at Southend Hospital, who have been recognised for the compassion they give.

A new, advanced machine that delivers radiotherapy treatment is helping improve cancer care to patients at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Projects that are helping to improve health outcomes for residents living in mid and south Essex have been successful in winning and being highly commended across four categories for a national innovation award.

Projects helping to improve healthcare and reduce inequalities in Basildon and Southend were recognised by one of the country’s leading doctors during a recent visit.

New ideas are set to help enhance patient care thanks to a group of specially selected people working with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Dedicated fundraisers took part in Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity’s Walk For Wards along Southend seafront at the weekend.

An impressive redesign of Basildon Hospital’s front entrance is offering visitors, patients and staff more facilities and a brighter welcome.

Robotic pets, dementia training and improved signage have helped local hospitals gain commendation for their efforts to become accessible to those with dementia, ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day (Wednesday 21 September).

The Mayor of Thurrock has chosen Basildon Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as his charity of choice during his term in office.