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Norovirus is a common illness in the winter months

Norovirus symptoms to look out for and how to treat the bug at home

Appointments changed - Tens of thousands of appointments have been rescheduled due to strikes at the Mid and South Essex Trust since the end of 2022, NHS England figures have shown

Appointments changed - Tens of thousands of appointments have been rescheduled due to strikes at the Mid and South Essex Trust since the end of 2022, NHS England figures have shown

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Nearly 30,000 appointments cancelled at south Essex hospitals due to strikes

Mid and South Essex Trust senior managers have “given themselves a discount” for parking while workers are left in the lurch, UNISON have claimed

Mid and South Essex Trust senior managers have “given themselves a discount” for parking while workers are left in the lurch, UNISON have claimed

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Managers at south Essex hospitals 'getting a discount' as free staff parking scrapped

Flu vaccines will be available again this year

Flu vaccines will be available again this year

When are NHS flu jabs available? See who is eligible and how to book

Wes Streeting has said it will take time to rebuild the NHS

Wes Streeting has said it will take time to rebuild the NHS

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Health Secretary willing to use private sector to bring NHS waiting lists down

Rumours - the new health centre [like the one being built in Pitsea, inset] could go inside the Victoria centre

Rumours - the new health centre [like the one being built in Pitsea, inset] could go inside the Victoria centre

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New Southend health centre could be up and running towards 'end of the year'

Campaign group - Save Southend NHS at a previous demonstration

Campaign group - Save Southend NHS at a previous demonstration

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'Insult to patients': Job ads for new south Essex hospital MDs…paying up to £200k

L-R Vandana Venketaswaran, Vascular Surgical Trainee, Gary Howe Credit: NHS

L-R Vandana Venketaswaran, Vascular Surgical Trainee, Gary Howe Credit: NHS

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Breakthrough procedure speeds up life-saving surgery at Basildon Hospital

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

NHS starts vaccinating pregnant women and older people for RSV- who is eligible?

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

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Can I take paracetamol and ibuprofen at the same time? See the NHS advice

Smokers and ex-smokers aged 55-74 in Basildon are eligible for a free NHS lung check-up

Smokers and ex-smokers aged 55-74 in Basildon are eligible for a free NHS lung check-up

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Free NHS lung health checks for Basildon residents: check if you're eligible

Jacqueline Gray is a third-year midwifery student at Southend Hospital and Anglia Ruskin University

Jacqueline Gray is a third-year midwifery student at Southend Hospital and Anglia Ruskin University

National Awards

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Student midwife at Southend Hospital nominated for prestigious national award

Christopher Baker, 41, died after a hospital failed to put him on a waiting list for vital treatment

Christopher Baker, 41, died after a hospital failed to put him on a waiting list for vital treatment

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Man who needed lifesaving treatment died after waiting list error

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

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More than 27,000 healthcare workers to receive one-off payments worth £3000

The internal critical incident alert was raised at Queen's Hospital in Romford

The internal critical incident alert was raised at Queen's Hospital in Romford

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'Critical incident’ declared at hospital as ‘pressures’ ramp up

Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) is being used for the first time at Southend Hospital

Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) is being used for the first time at Southend Hospital

Breakthrough procedure speeds up heart failure treatment at Southend Hospital

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma, you could be entitled to a free NHS eye test

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma, you could be entitled to a free NHS eye test

Who is eligible for a free NHS-funded eye test? See full list of those entitled

It can cost the NHS as much as £7 to contact ambulance services.

It can cost the NHS as much as £7 to contact ambulance services.

How much money does it cost the NHS to call out an ambulance in the UK?

Spotting the bladder symptom early and getting diagnosed as soon as possible can be life-saving

Spotting the bladder symptom early and getting diagnosed as soon as possible can be life-saving

Brits urged to check for 'silent' bladder cancer symptom that is often confused

Whooping cough (pertussis), also known as the 100-day cough, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes, according to the National Health Service ( NHS).

Whooping cough (pertussis), also known as the 100-day cough, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes, according to the National Health Service ( NHS).

Everything to know about Whooping Cough from symptoms to when to call a GP

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and breathing tubes

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and breathing tubes

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Concerns over 'very serious and contagious whooping cough' sweeping through UK

'Employing long-term and permanent staff must be priority at south Essex hospitals'

'Employing long-term and permanent staff must be priority at south Essex hospitals'

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'Employing long-term and permanent staff must be priority at south Essex hospitals'

Currently, smoking causes around one in five cancer cases and more than one in four cancer deaths each year in the UK.

Currently, smoking causes around one in five cancer cases and more than one in four cancer deaths each year in the UK.

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How much does smoking cost the NHS? The answer might shock you

Bronchitis is especially prevalent in smokers

Bronchitis is especially prevalent in smokers

NHS advises smokers to be aware of these 6 harmful bronchitis symptoms

Junior doctors and consultants are set to strike together in October

Junior doctors and consultants are set to strike together in October

Junior doctors and consultants join forces to strike together for the first time

You can get help from the NHS with dentist appointments

You can get help from the NHS with dentist appointments

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How to sort dentist appointments through the NHS if you're struggling

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

A YouGov poll showed Brits are having to pull their own teeth out due to NHS waiting times

A YouGov poll showed Brits are having to pull their own teeth out due to NHS waiting times

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Patients forced to 'pull their own teeth out with pliers' due to NHS waiting times

Treatment - Ellis needs life-saving cancer treatment, which is available in Rome

Treatment - Ellis needs life-saving cancer treatment, which is available in Rome

Family's race against time to fund lifesaving cancer treatment for five-year-old son

Strikes - Southend doctors on the picket line for the junior doctor strikes

Strikes - Southend doctors on the picket line for the junior doctor strikes

Junior doctor strikes

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Pictures shows junior doctors on the picket line in Southend as strikes continue

Scarlet fever was in the top 10 of the most searched conditions on the NHS website in 2022

Scarlet fever was in the top 10 of the most searched conditions on the NHS website in 2022

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The Top 10 most searched for conditions on the NHS website last year - See the list

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

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How much have I cost the NHS? Interactive tool reveals your health care costs

Full list of NHS hospitals affected by nurses strike in December.

Full list of NHS hospitals affected by nurses strike in December.

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Full list of NHS hospitals impacted by nurses' strike across the UK in December

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history. (PA)

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history. (PA)

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Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history. (PA)

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history. (PA)

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history

Nurses vote for their first ever wave of national strike action (PA)

Nurses vote for their first ever wave of national strike action (PA)

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UK nurses set to go on first-ever national strike amid 'tough decisions'

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

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How much have I cost the NHS? Interactive tool reveals your health care costs

New research suggests seven in 10 people feel ‘fed up’ on Sundays

New research suggests seven in 10 people feel ‘fed up’ on Sundays

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New research suggests seven in 10 people feel ‘fed up’ on Sundays

The Covid booster jab autumn rollout begins this week. Picture: PA

The Covid booster jab autumn rollout begins this week. Picture: PA

As Covid vaccine booster jab rollout begins - here's how to book yours

A doctor speaking with a patient. Credit: Canva

A doctor speaking with a patient. Credit: Canva

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A poo transplant is being offered to hundreds of patients to combat 'superbug'

Dog paws. Credit: Canva

Dog paws. Credit: Canva

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Warning to pet owners as dog catches monkeypox from owners for first time

UK drivers urged to drink more water or face £1,000 fine amid Met Office weather warning. (PA)

UK drivers urged to drink more water or face £1,000 fine amid Met Office weather warning. (PA)

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Why you could be fined up to £1,000 for not drinking enough water this weekend

Some Southend NHS dentists are accepting new patients (PA)

Some Southend NHS dentists are accepting new patients (PA)

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All the Southend dentists accepting new NHS patients

Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms recognised in new study including hair loss. (PA)

Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms recognised in new study including hair loss. (PA)

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Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms including hair loss and reduced sex drive

Parents issued urgent warning over ‘number one reason' for child hospital admissions. (PA)

Parents issued urgent warning over ‘number one reason' for child hospital admissions. (PA)

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Parents issued hospital warning over popular food items they feed to their kids

A YouGov survey of almost 2,500 adults for Cancer Research UK found 75% of people agreed with the statement (PA)

A YouGov survey of almost 2,500 adults for Cancer Research UK found 75% of people agreed with the statement (PA)

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NHS lacks enough staff to give adequate cancer care, new survey says

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise. (PA)

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise. (PA)

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See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise

The test is likely to help identify 50 babies a year with this condition whilst they are still in the womb (PA)

The test is likely to help identify 50 babies a year with this condition whilst they are still in the womb (PA)

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NHS rolling out test to spot rare type of cancer in unborn babies

With hundreds of people having been diagnosed for lung cancer through their mobile units, the NHS has encouraged people to come forward (NHS England/PA)

With hundreds of people having been diagnosed for lung cancer through their mobile units, the NHS has encouraged people to come forward (NHS England/PA)

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NHS issue 'life-saving' warning to anybody in the UK who has ever smoked

(Background) A woman shopping online. (Circles) Easter eggs and an Easter Bunny (Canva)

(Background) A woman shopping online. (Circles) Easter eggs and an Easter Bunny (Canva)

Blue Light Card

Expedia, Butlins, Odeon and more discounts with a Blue Light Card this Easter

Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after coronavirus. (PA)

Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after coronavirus. (PA)

NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after Covid

New NHS GP service proposed to avoid '8am scramble' for appointments. (PA)

New NHS GP service proposed to avoid '8am scramble' for appointments. (PA)

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'8am scramble' for doctor appointment could end as part of new proposals

Martin Lewis shares how to save money on NHS prescriptions

Martin Lewis shares how to save money on NHS prescriptions

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Martin Lewis shares how to save money on NHS prescriptions

Symptoms for Lassa fever include vaginal bleeding and deafness (PA)

Symptoms for Lassa fever include vaginal bleeding and deafness (PA)

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Two cases of 'Ebola-like' Lassa fever found in UK for first time in a decade