PAH announced death of much-loved midwife.
THE death of a much-loved midwife who worked at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow has been announced.
PAH announce that another seven patients have died of Covid-19
PAH announce that another seven patients have died of Covid-19
The Prince’s Countryside Fund releases Emergency Funds for rural community groups
THE Prince’s Countryside Fund is inviting applications for emergency funding from farming and rural community support groups, who are providing assistance to counter the effects of isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic.
St Clare Hospice welcomes new Chaplain, Ann, to their team
WEST Essex and East Hertfordshire charity, St Clare Hospice, recently welcomed a new Chaplain to their team following a licensing service which took place at their main hospice centre in Hastingwood on Wednesday 18th March.
HTS distribute personal protection equipment to key workers in Harlow
DUE to the coronavirus outbreak and enquiries from local community organisations and Harlow Council, HTS has been really pleased that having sourced some personal protection equipment (PPE) for their employees.
Harlow Labour councillor welcomes election of Sir Keir Starmer
A SENIOR Harlow Labour councillor has welcomed the election of Sir Keir Starmer to leader of the Labour Party.
Harlow College supporting frontline NHS with vital equipment
A COLLABORATIVE approach across different sectors has enabled staff at Harlow College to begin the manufacture of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline NHS staff.
Update after two arrested for GBH in Orchard Croft
TWO young men were injured following an altercation in Orchard Croft shortly after 3.15pm today (Sunday 29 March).
Coronavirus created “perfect storm” for abusers to groom children online
CORONAVIRUS has created a three-fold “perfect storm” for abusers to groom children online by taking advantage of the crisis, the NSPCC is warning.
People with learning disabilities told by GP surgeries “unlikely to be prioritised for mechanical ventilation if they contract covid-19”
PEOPLE with learning disabilities have been told by GP surgeries they are unlikely to be prioritised for mechanical ventilation if they contract covid-19, because they could be too “frail”, Health Service Journal has learned. https://www.hsj.co.uk/coronavirus/learning-disabilities-patients-told-they-may-be-too-frail-for-mechanical-ventilation-if-they-get-covid-19/7027318.article?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=newsfeed HSJ has seen one example of a letter which was sent to a Mencap care home in Cambridgeshire. The surgery […]
PAH announce that another four patients have died of Covid-19
“WE can confirm that sadly, four patients, aged between 19 and 94, who had underlying conditions, have passed away at The Princess Alexandra Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19.
Appeal raises £25,000 in supplies for Harlow’s Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
AN online appeal for supplies and everyday essentials to support the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, in Harlow with the Covid-19 crisis has secured 25,000 in online donations.
Number of bicycles stolen in Harlow Town Centre
WE have received a number of reports of bike thefts in Harlow Town Centre on Saturday morning.
Virtual services help churches serve their communities this Holy Week
CHURCHES in Chelmsford Diocese (which covers Harlow) are embracing digital communications to help people worship at home and serve their communities in new and creative ways during Holy week.
Harlow man set to stand trial over allegation of sex offence against a child.
A HARLOW man is set to stand trial over an allegation of a sexual offence against a child.
Hospitals (including PAH) to get major financial boost after having their debt written off
HOSPITALS including Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) to get a major financial boost after having their debt written off by the government.
RSPCA launch appeal to save animals through the Coronavirus crisis
THE RSPCA is today launching an emergency appeal to keep its rescue teams out on the frontline in Essex saving animals through the Coronavirus crisis.
Letter to Editor: Thank you to the staff at Tesco in Church Langley
ON Friday, I went to Tesco at 1pm and the line to get in was massive. The store manger was outside and saw me, he asked me to come with him to the front of the line as he didn’t want a pregnant women to have to wait. (Nicole is seven months pregnant)
Ashlyn residents tune into virtual performance with Alex Southgate
ALEX Southgate is a talented swing vocal artist, who also works as a team member caring for the residents at Primrose Croft.
News from Harlow Council: Is home composting for you?
AS you know, we took the decision to suspend all garden waste collections from 1 April so we can focus on our non-recycling and recycling collections at this time.
Harlow Town Football Club victim of ram-raiding
ON FRIDAY afternoon, Harlow Town FC suffered a break-in, causing extensive damage to their storage garage and club shop.
PAH announce that another eight patients have died of Covid-19
“OUR thoughts and condolences remain with the patients’ families and loved ones at this difficult time.”
Passmores student Madleigh sends message of hope
YOU know, when this is all over and it will be, people may well reflect and remember the little gestures that made a big impact. Indeed, in twenty years time, when students such as Madleigh are in their thirties, someone may google her name and say “Are you that Madleigh who wrote that really nice message back in 2020?”
Former student volunteers at school during coronavirus pandemic
A FORMER student has returned to her Harlow school to volunteer as a teacher during the Coronavirus shutdown.