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NHS Peer Worker Uses Lived Experience to Aid Mental Health

Rosealine Mitchell, an NHS peer worker in Essex, leverages her personal journey with schizophrenia to provide empathy and support for mental health patients, enhancing care through shared understanding and innovative activities.

Fictus Band Redefines Classic Hits with Unique Rock Covers

Essex alternative rock band Fictus, formed in 2023, is gaining popularity with their energetic covers of hits by Abba, Elton John, and Ricky Martin. The five-piece group has a packed gig schedule and aims to expand their fanbase and release music on strea

TLC Teddy Charity Marks 25 Years with Hospital Expansion

An Essex charity providing comfort teddies to frightened children celebrates its 25th anniversary by expanding into paediatric wards across seven NHS hospitals, having already helped over four million children worldwide.

Cancer Survivor Calls Essex to Swimathon After Mastectomy

Sara Kelly, a 46-year-old mother from Ingatestone who survived breast cancer twice, is encouraging Essex residents to participate in Swimathon 2026. After opting for a double mastectomy and going flat, she aims to raise funds for cancer charities and norm

Hospice Worker Runs Marathon to Honor Grandfather's Care

George, a dedicated staff member at Little Havens children's hospice, is training for a spring marathon to raise funds for Havens Hospices, inspired by the compassionate end-of-life care his grandfather received at Fair Havens.

NHS Shine Awards 2024: Nominate Hospital Heroes Now

Nominations are now open for the sixth annual Shine Awards by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, celebrating exceptional staff and volunteers across local hospitals. New Volunteer of the Year category highlights community contributions.

Community Dermatology Service Launches in Essex

Residents across mid and south Essex will benefit from improved access to skin condition care, including suspected skin cancers, through a new NHS community dermatology service that reduces hospital travel.

Nurse Marks 51 Years in Mental Health Inspired by Football

Allen Senivassen, a mental health nurse at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, is celebrating nearly 51 years in the profession. His journey began in Mauritius, where playing football with young patients inspired his career. Now a Student E

Essex Dad's Kidney Cancer Battle and Recovery

Paul Souter, a 43-year-old father from Essex, shares his story of being diagnosed with kidney cancer after back pain, his surgery, and how walking and counselling aided his recovery, including charity marathon walks.

Essex Leader Transforms Community Engagement

David Barton BCAa FRSA is revolutionising community engagement in Essex by prioritising human connection over services, using creative initiatives and established networks to tackle isolation and mental health.

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