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Toiletry shelf pilot scheme to help patients
A new initiative to help improve the lives of patients who have unplanned stays in hospital is being piloted at Southend Hospital....
Look out for the symptoms of heart failure
Residents are being encouraged to look out for symptoms of heart failure through free blood pressure checks and advice as part of a national awareness campaign....
Maternity and Neonatal teams deliver success with multiple regional awards
Maternity and neonatal staff from Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals have showcased their dedication to patients after receiving an impressive four awards at the East of England Perinatal Awa...
Husband with height fear to Tackle the Tower abseil challenge as thanks for ‘fantastic’ cancer care for wife
A loving husband with a fear of heights is abseiling from 154ft high off an Essex hospital by taking part in an annual charity abseil to raise funds and thanks for an oncology unit, where his wife is ...
Student midwife in the running for rising star national award
A student midwife has been nominated for a prestigious national award, one of only ten from across the country....
Getting our new patient system ready
Changes are underway to help improve health records access for patients, with preparations for the launch of a new online patient portal, Patients Know Best (PKB)....
Excellent care by maternity bereavement team highlighted by triple award wins
A maternity bereavement team have been recognised for the compassionate care they give families experiencing baby loss after winning three prizes at a prestigious national baby loss awards....
Global recognition for heart care team’s innovative treatment
A team of heart care professionals at an Essex hospital have won a prestigious award for their work using an innovative mobile app to monitor patients’ health....
NHS consultation on community-based health services closes
The consultation into community hospital services in mid and south Essex has now closed....
Radiotherapy equipment upgraded thanks to donation
Cancer patients are set to benefit from new, specialist equipment at Southend Hospital. The Radiotherapy department at Southend Hospital, part of the Trust, has bought a state-of-the-art QuickCheck...