Leg amputation gives local man a new lease of life

A man who had his leg amputated ten years ago has been sharing his story with those about to have similar operations.
Read Leg amputation gives local man a new lease of life…A man who had his leg amputated ten years ago has been sharing his story with those about to have similar operations.
Read Leg amputation gives local man a new lease of life…Long hospital visits have become a thing of the past for a group of Essex kidney dialysis patients, who started to receive their treatment at home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read Dozens of dialysis patients have freedom of giving own care at home…
A group of 45 overseas nurses have celebrated passing their exams to work for the NHS.
The nurses joined the critical care units at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, which covers Basildon, Southend and Broomfield hospitals, in January this year.
Read Overseas-trained nurses qualify to work in Essex hospitals…Two paintings by an amateur artist have been donated to a ward at Basildon Hospital, in recognition of the care he received.
Read Paintings by patient donated to ward in his memory…A kind donation from a renal unit patient has meant the team at Broomfield Hospital have been able to buy a brand new training arm.
Read Renal patient who received excellent care helps buy equipment for unit…
A seven-year-old girl had a ‘blast’, writing a book about a friendly volcano, and has raised hundreds of pounds for charity.
Read Sales ‘erupt’ for volcano book raising money for local hospitals…
An app that has helped thousands of pregnant women stay in touch with midwives during the pandemic is celebrating its second birthday this month.
Read Maternity Direct App reaches second birthday…
An extra 200 international nurses are now working in local hospitals thanks to a dedicated group of recruiters, who have now been shortlisted for a national award as a result of their efforts.
Read Hospital team up for award after recruiting 230 international nurses in Essex…A £40,000 research grant could be life-changing for cardiac arrest survivors and their families across Essex.
Read Essex heart experts get £40,000 funding to help improve lives after cardiac arrests…A £2 million funding boost will see 41 extra maternity staff working at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Read Essex hospitals get almost £2 million in maternity funding for new staff…