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Children and their families are receiving better care for sickle cell disease thanks to the efforts of hospitals in mid and south Essex.

Thurrock has been chosen as the first place in mid and south Essex to receive a Community Diagnostic Centre, which will be placed on the Thurrock Community Hospital site.

A dad from Chelmsford has raised over £5,300 for the baby bereavement suite at Broomfield Hospital, which gave the family precious time with their son, George, after he died.

Patients at Southend Hospital can expect a smoother and more active discharge home thanks to the opening of a new larger area for those preparing to leave.

Hospital volunteers across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust were recently celebrated for giving over 1,000 years of service and dedication to patients and staff.  

A new study looking into the management of long COVID has opened in Essex and is looking for people living with the condition to take part.

Three blooming marvellous hospital staff have been recognised for their hard work and dedication in the latest Values Awards from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Following a robust and extensive tender process, the Trust has partnered with HealthTrust Europe (HTE) to support its extensive procurement and contracting needs.

A testicular cancer patient at Southend Hospital has parachuted in with a cheque for almost £2,000 pounds as a show of thanks for the excellent care he received, the donation is all the more meaningful as November is men’s health awareness month.

The bright and airy entrance of Basildon Hospital was officially opened today (Wednesday 9 November) by the Mayor of Basildon and Deputy Mayor of Thurrock.