Residents say lack of GP appointments and hospital waiting times are not good enough
Residents living across Essex, Southend and Thurrock have said there needs to be better access to GP appointments and waiting times
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Jade Goody charity bemoans cuts after a quarter miss smear tests
Ten years after the death of Jade Goody from cervical cancer thousands of women are missing smear tests. New NHS
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The gloves are off – now it’s our turn to take responsibility
Judging by the first week of campaigning, the run in to the general election on December 12 is going to
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Basildon Hospital raises awareness of the importance of research and development
The Research and Development (R&D) department at Basildon Hospital currently contributes to over 60 studies that benefit patients and the
Read moreMillions of NHS cash at risk of being handed to private companies
A government scheme to encourage more apprentices to train with the NHS in Essex is putting millions of pounds of
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Nine measles cases now confirmed in Southend
NINE cases of measles have now been confirmed in Southend, with three more suspected cases awaiting test results. Southend Council
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Southend measles UPDATE
Southend Borough Council and Public Health England (PHE) have confirmed there are now three confirmed cases of measles and they
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Suspected measles outbreak in Southend
A public information telephone line has been set up by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s public health team, following the news that
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Cash incentive after Havering schools fail to take up health scheme
HAVERING Council has announced a cash incentive for schools to take part in a new health initiative, after only six
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No deal Brexit to impact medicine but authorities refuse to give details on preparations
Health authorities have refused to provide details about how they are preparing for a shortage of medicines, despite Government papers
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