Registration is now open for Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity's popular Tackle The Tower abseil event, set for Saturday, May 17, 2025.

The charity challenge, hosted at Southend Hospital, allows participants to conquer new heights while raising funds for a ward, department, or hospital within the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust that has special meaning to them.

With spaces in high demand, the charity encourages early sign-ups to secure a place.

Funds raised from the event will directly support patient care and services across the trust, making a meaningful impact on healthcare in the area.

A spokesman for the charity said: “It is back.

"Tackle The Tower is returning on Saturday, 17 May 2025, and due to popular demand, registrations are now open.

"Let’s make a difference together, one step (down) at a time."

To sign up, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tackle-the-tower-charity-abseil-2025-tickets-1053430722649