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A family has raised over £33,000 to help care for critically ill babies at Basildon Hospital.

New parents across Broomfield, Basildon and Southend Hospitals can now access everything from mealtime details to discharge guidance at their bedside - thanks to a clever new initiative developed in response to patient feedback.

A packed hall in Burnham saw a 50th anniversary gig raise the roof and £1,070 for a local hospital ward, who gave excellent care to one of its founding members.

A major redevelopment of facilities used to care for people after they have died is helping ensure dignity for them and their loved ones.

Testing for prostate cancer with a few drops of blood and a mobile phone could mean faster diagnosis thanks to a new ground-breaking trial. 

What began as a simple coffee break between two colleagues has grown into an award-winning support group that is helping hundreds of people in Southend navigate life after loss.

Switching to oral antibiotics from intravenous (IV) drips in hospitals is helping Essex patients heal quicker. 

Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), due to open in spring 2027, is already becoming a focal point for community pride thanks to a new creative partnership with local schools.

A 21-year-old from Danbury is putting his best feet forward for a festive challenge with a big heart, running a half marathon every single day from 24 November to Christmas Eve to raise money for the Children’s ward at Broomfield Hospital.

A new health centre which will improve the lives of people in Southend and wider mid and south Essex, welcomed local elected representatives today for a first look at the site.