Category Archives: NHS
Anniversary For Orsett Hospital
STAFF at Orsett Hospital celebrated five years as a Foundation Trust. Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Orsett, are looking forward to a bright future Trust Chief Executive, Alan Whittle, said: “Gaining foundation status was testament … Continue reading
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Children Succeed Event at Civic Hall
A SPECIAL event designed to inspire children to succeed will be held at the Civic Hall in Grays on Friday. The event, organised NHS South West Essex Community Services, will raise awareness of the ‘Why Try’ training programme designed to … Continue reading
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Arrythmia Support
MORE than 75 people attended the first meeting of the new Essex Arrhythmia Support and Information Group. The new Essex Arrhythmia Support and Information Group aims to provide patients and their families with the opportunity to talk to others who … Continue reading
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Incentives For Healthier Lifestyles
Professor Julian Le Grand, chairman of Health England, said financial incentives could be key to reducing smoking, alcohol and obesity rates. He said vouchers could be exchanged for anything from food to gym membership. Some trusts are running pilot projects, … Continue reading
Endometriosis Support Group Established
A PATIENT-led support group has been set up at Basildon Hospital for women from across Essex living with Endometriosis. Around two million women in the UK suffer with Endometriosis, which is an incurable and chronic condition which is difficult to … Continue reading
New Personal Care Plan for Thurrock Patients
Patients with long-term health conditions in Thurrock are get their own personal care plan. This will give them freedom to choose treatments suited to them and affect the way health services are delivered. The government-backed NHS initiative will affect about … Continue reading
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Hospital Careers Advice For Thurrock Students
THURROCK students got their arms plastered as part of a day spent finding out about careers within the National Health Service (NHS). The Year 10 pupils from five borough schools attended Basildon University Hospital to learn about the wide variety … Continue reading
NHS “lacking” on Child Protection
Two thirds of hospitals do not routinely check if children are subject to child protection orders when they arrive injured in A&E, figures suggest. Research by the Conservatives revealed confusion in the NHS in England about who could access such … Continue reading
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