NHS

Southend Hospital staff seen in hazmat suits during nuclear incident drill

Teams from the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust set up decontamination tents, triaged volunteer patients, and practised live…

2 months ago

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

The former Argos unit in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre will become the home of a major new NHS Community Diagnostic…

2 months ago

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

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

3 months ago

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

Staff from Southend Hospital and Broomfield Hospital will soon find themselves on screens around the world, starring in a powerful…

4 months ago

Essex fire and ambulance partnership extended to ease NHS pressure

A pioneering collaboration between Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) and the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust…

6 months ago

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

A new era of cancer care has officially begun in Southend, as hospital staff, patients, and local politicians came together…

6 months ago

New refrigerated cold cot to support bereaved families at Southend Hospital

Grieving parents at Southend Hospital will now have enhanced support following a heartfelt donation in memory of a baby. Keeley…

6 months ago

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

Hundreds more NHS jobs are set to be cut across Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford hospitals, as the Mid and South…

7 months ago

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

A sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Southend-on-Sea has prompted a health organisation to offer free and confidential…

8 months ago

Medical negligence firm investigates claims against Southend Hospital gynaecologist

A medical negligence law firm has announced it is representing patients concerned about the actions of Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Ali…

9 months ago

Westcliff nursing home helps residents feel joy with personalised dementia care

For Mental Health Nurses’ Day (21 February), the dedicated team at Clifton Lodge, a specialist nursing home in Westcliff, has…

9 months ago

Doctor who removed ovaries without consent is allowed to continue practising

A doctor who removed the ovaries of two women without their consent has been deemed 'fit to practise' by a…

9 months ago

Southend Hospital’s A&E is in ‘chaos’

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

3 years ago

Southend Hospital evacuated after bomb scare

Part of Southend Hospital was evacuated this afternoon following the discovery of an item that looked like a hand grenade.…

11 years ago

Stroke victim survives thanks to swift response of Southend Hospital medics

A Southend man whose life was saved by the swift action of the expert stroke team at Southend Hospital, has…

12 years ago