Health

Julie Fosh, High Sheriff of Essex, said: “It was a delight to see young people so engaged in this excellent initiative.”

Concerns about standards of care for new mums and their babies were discussed by Hertfordshire County Council’s health scrutiny committee.

Lesley Calder, 59, is celebrating five cancer-free years after being diagnosed in 2019 and receiving a blood stem cell transplant from her sister Ann.

Sawbo Sessions organisers appeal for raffle prizes in aid of the charities that supported Maddy Kelly and Dawn Gibson, who died a month apart in 2022.

The Government has given Princess Alexandra Hospital a £2.6m cash injection for vital maintenance and safety upgrades.

Medical director Dr Qamar Abbas said: “We believe that the experiences of our service users are vital in shaping the future of hospice care.”

The chief executive of The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has confirmed progress on reducing waiting lists for patients.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has defended its increased parking charges, introduced this month, but has not ruled out a review.

Alex Murdoch, who was making his way home, and two Greater Anglia staff found the man between Anchor Street and Station Road.

The honour recognises exceptional devotion to duty, leadership, and a lasting contribution to the ambulance service.

Children with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) are five times more likely to be threatened with permanent exclusion.

However, the county council’s executive director of children’s services, Jo Fisher, told a meeting that it was still “too long”.

Cllr Mark Watkin told families: “We will work with you to understand the challenges and co-create solutions that are both ambitious and achievable.”

Over the next few weeks and months, my funny and feisty fellow patient becomes a font of good advice.

Cllr Mark Watkin said: “It will be an opportunity for people to share their ideas and experiences to inform the development of our new strategy.”

The roof of the building at St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping, is now complete and a special topping-out ceremony on Friday, June 6, marked the occasion.

“Making or buying a bag will help bring comfort and dignity to a patient using a syringe driver while receiving end-of-life care.”

Herts Vision Loss – supported by Sawbridgeworth and District Rotary Club through its annual carol service – given King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

There are 4,587 donors in the East of England with the vital blood type whose last contribution was more than 12 months ago.

The tiny council has warned the global burger brand that its proposals are liable to a legal challenge by judicial review because of access changes.