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A scheme that supports people in deprived areas to access healthcare jobs has been shortlisted for a national award.

Over 330 doctors are embarking on the next chapter of their medical careers at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, helping support staff and benefit patients.

Hospital staff have been recognised by their peers after being announced as finalists in their Trust’s second annual awards ceremony, the Shine Awards.

Hospital patients have battled it out at a special sports day.

Broomfield Hospital patients enjoyed an afternoon of activities at therapy sports day, helping to increase movement and improve wellbeing.

The lives of cancer patients are set to be improved thanks to a generous £13,233.46 donation.

The neonatal unit at Broomfield Hospital was bursting with pride after it received £2,400 thanks to fantastic care it gave a family nearly ten years ago.

Patients, staff and visitors have a safe place to be their true selves at hospitals thanks to the work of the equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) team.

Today (July 26) marks 90 years since Southend Hospital first opened its doors or, to be more accurate, 90 years since Lord Iveagh “using the latest device, of pressing an electric button”  - as was noted by one publication at the time - helped the doors of the Southend-on-Sea and District New General Hospital officially open.

Sixty members of running group have conquered the Lake District challenge; a 62-mile trek with 19,000 feet of ascent over some of England’s highest peaks.

Patients will now have essential information about the hospital at their fingertips thanks to new placemats.