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Therapy pony is a ‘mane’ talking point for hospital patients
Miniature pony Secret may be small in stature – standing just under a metre tall – but she is big on spreading love and helping boost patient recovery at Southend Hospital....
Charity golf day raises thousands for Stroke unit
Golfers grabbed their clubs and took to the fairways to raise over £4,000 for the Stroke unit at Broomfield Hospital....
Wellbeing sessions to help elderly patients get home sooner
Elderly patients are taking advantage of wellbeing sessions to help keep their body and mind more active, which is hoped will lead to shorter stays in hospital....
Picnics fly the flag for Pride month
Over 200 staff at Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals have celebrated Pride month with special picnics at each site....
“Well-deserved winner” scoops national award
A hardworking Southend Hospital member of staff, who has worked in the NHS for over 30 years, is celebrating after winning a national award and being told they hope to “see his ideas rolled out ...
Children’s doctor shines bright in top award
A children’s doctor has won a national award recognising her outstanding patient care and support to fellow staff....
£100,000 fundraising boost from charity shops for cancer Spotlight Appeal
Ringing tills at charity shops have made a real difference to a fundraising campaign aiming to buy modern radiotherapy equipment, helping improve the lives of cancer patients....
Hospital supported interns success for young people with learning disabilities
This week is Learning Disability Week (17-23 June) and hospitals across mid and south Essex are celebrating a group of young people with learning disabilities and autism who have successfully landed j...
Dementia Award win for excellent care support
An award recognising excellent care given to patients with dementia has been handed out to a hospital trust’s Learning Disability, Autism and Dementia team....
Fantastic four award nominations for learning disability and autism teams
Ahead of Learning Disability Week (17-23 June) staff across Essex hospitals have been shortlisted for a clutch of four national awards for their outstanding work helping improve the lives of patients ...