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Southend Hospital staff seen in hazmat suits during nuclear incident drill

Saturday, 4 October, 2025 News Editor 0

Teams from the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust set up decontamination tents, triaged volunteer patients, and practised live decontamination procedures to prepare for […]

LOOK INSIDE: Southend’s new NHS diagnostic centre to open in former Argos store

Friday, 19 September, 2025 News Editor 0

The former Argos unit in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre will become the home of a major new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – and it’s […]

Southend Hospital introduces body cameras in A&E to protect staff from abuse

Monday, 11 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Staff in Southend Hospital’s Emergency Department are now wearing body-worn cameras to help protect themselves from abuse, following a rise in violence and aggression against […]

Local NHS heroes featured in new Netflix series ‘Critical: Between Life and Death’

Thursday, 10 July, 2025 News Reporter 0

Staff from Southend Hospital and Broomfield Hospital will soon find themselves on screens around the world, starring in a powerful new Netflix documentary series that […]

Essex fire and ambulance partnership extended to ease NHS pressure

Friday, 30 May, 2025 News Reporter 0

A pioneering collaboration between Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) and the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has been extended, bringing […]

Cutting-edge cancer treatment launched at Southend Hospital after £5.3m investment

Saturday, 24 May, 2025 News Reporter 0

A new era of cancer care has officially begun in Southend, as hospital staff, patients, and local politicians came together to mark the grand opening […]

New refrigerated cold cot to support bereaved families at Southend Hospital

Saturday, 17 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Grieving parents at Southend Hospital will now have enhanced support following a heartfelt donation in memory of a baby. Keeley Lengthorn, who tragically lost her […]

Over 700 NHS job cuts to hit Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford hospitals

Monday, 5 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Hundreds more NHS jobs are set to be cut across Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford hospitals, as the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust pushes […]

Sharp rise in STI cases in Southend – how you can get tested

Wednesday, 19 March, 2025 News Editor 0

A sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Southend-on-Sea has prompted a health organisation to offer free and confidential testing to local people. The […]

Medical negligence firm investigates claims against Southend Hospital gynaecologist

Saturday, 22 February, 2025 News Editor 1

A medical negligence law firm has announced it is representing patients concerned about the actions of Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, who is currently practising […]

Local singer Marcus Brown performing at Clifton Lodge during one of the home’s regular entertainment sessions.

Westcliff nursing home helps residents feel joy with personalised dementia care

Friday, 21 February, 2025 News Editor 0

For Mental Health Nurses’ Day (21 February), the dedicated team at Clifton Lodge, a specialist nursing home in Westcliff, has shared how they go above […]

Doctor who removed ovaries without consent is allowed to continue practising

Sunday, 16 February, 2025 News Editor 23

A doctor who removed the ovaries of two women without their consent has been deemed ‘fit to practise’ by a medical tribunal. Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, […]

Southend Hospital’s A&E is in ‘chaos’

Wednesday, 4 January, 2023 News Editor 0

There were reports of “chaos” at Southend Hospital’s A&E tonight, with up to 30 ambulances seen queueing outside at times. The majority of the ambulances […]

Southend Hospital evacuated after bomb scare

Wednesday, 11 February, 2015 News Editor 0

Part of Southend Hospital was evacuated this afternoon following the discovery of an item that looked like a hand grenade. A spokesperson for the hospital […]

Southend Hospital tower block

Stroke victim survives thanks to swift response of Southend Hospital medics

Monday, 23 December, 2013 News Editor 0

A Southend man whose life was saved by the swift action of the expert stroke team at Southend Hospital, has been back to thank the […]

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