Man left seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times near Westcliff station
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed repeatedly in Westcliff on Saturday evening. The victim is believed to have been attacked […]
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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 decontamination procedures to prepare for […]
Healthcare worker at Southend Hospital charged with sexual assaults on man & woman
A healthcare assistant at Southend Hospital has been charged with three sexual assault offences against people, whilst working at the hospital. Twinkle Parappully, 46, of […]
Blaze next to Palace Theatre in Southend leaves two people with burns
A serious fire broke out in a building next to Southend’s historic Palace Theatre on London Road on Thursday afternoon (28 August), leaving two people […]
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 in violence and aggression against […]
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 new Netflix documentary series that […]
Drink-driving arrest after car overturns near Southend city centre
A 37-year-old man was arrested and taken to hospital after a dramatic crash in Southend last night that saw a car flip on to its […]
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 to mark the grand opening […]
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 Lengthorn, who tragically lost her […]
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 Essex NHS Foundation Trust pushes […]
Car flips upside down in crash outside Southend Hospital A&E
In an unusual incident, a car crashed and flipped upside down right outside the entrance to Southend Hospital’s A&E department. The vehicle, believed to have […]
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 Shokouh-Amiri, who is currently practising […]
Southend MPs respond to concerns over gynaecologist doctor’s past misconduct
Southend’s two MPs, David Burton-Sampson and Bayo Alba, have spoken out following growing public concern over Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, a consultant at Southend Hospital, after […]
Reach new heights by abseiling to support Southend hospital
Fancy taking on a thrilling challenge and make a difference in the community? The annual ‘Tackle the Tower’ event is back for 2025, inviting brave […]
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 medical tribunal. Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, […]