A HERTFORDSHIRE man who spent 19 days in a coma after catching flu last winter has urged all eligible people to have their vaccine and get protected. Steve Collett, aged 44, from Stevenage has spoken about his experience of being in intensive care in a…

RESIDENTS living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment can book their place on our Christmas memory train due to depart on Wednesday 3 December 2025. The Christmas memory train runs on the Epping Ongar Railway departing and returning to North Weald station. Tickets are free…

Who are we? We have a unique role supporting NHS Primary Healthcare in West Essex and East Hertfordshire. We are a registered Health charity owning Health centres in Harlow providing space for GP Surgeries, Primary Care Networks, Hospital outpatient Clinics, Urgent and Out of Hours…

THE Robin Cancer Trust, in partnership with Nice Work, is calling on people across the UK to take part in its Virtual Big Ballsy Challenge throughout November, raising awareness of testicular and germ cell cancers during Men’s Health Awareness Month. The virtual Big Ballsy Challenge…

GREAT Parndon Community Association set to host Christmas Gift Fair. Full details below.   In it’s 7th year, we will have a fabulous array of beautiful products and gifts just in time for Christmas or to just treat yourself! There will be 40 stands (all…

HARLOW parkrun celebrated its eleventh birthday on Saturday. The first 5k run around the park was held on November 8th, 2014. Since then over 11,000 individual runners have “enjoyed” the journey around the Harlow Town Park. On Saturday, the team recognised the work of the…

THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has announced the winner of its DAISY Awards® programme for August 2025. The programme enables patients, families, and colleagues to honour a nurse or midwife who has made a difference to their care and to shine a spotlight on…

THE NHS has issued a ‘flu jab SOS’, with the East of England’s vaccinations expert warning people to get protected now, with only weeks to go before the worst of the flu season typically bites. Eligible adults are being urged to come forward now, so…

A DOCTOR who fraudulently worked night shifts at Basildon Hospital has been jailed for three years after pleading guilty to defrauding the NHS out of more than £268,000, following an NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) investigation. Nigerian-born Richard Akinrolabu, 61, of Orpington, Kent, received his…

PAH are delighted to see our new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping, taking shape as part of our plans to support quicker and more local access to diagnostic tests and treatment close to patients’ homes. We showcased this at a series…

ON 16th October, the Firewalk made a successful return to St Clare Hospice, where 41 brave walkers took on the challenge to step across hot coals to raise vital funds for local hospice care. The evening began with an inspiring training session led by Time…

FOODFORTHEBRAIN.ORG, the UK’s Alzheimer’s prevention charity, has been selected by Innovate UK, the Government’s research and innovation agency, to develop and then roll-out to the NHS a reliable test to help identify those at risk of dementia. The aim is to identify the markers that…

THANKS to funding from Essex Community Foundation, Generation Circus is bringing its much-loved CircusFit Over 50s to Harlow this January. Classes are totally FREE and take place at Moot House, The Stow, Harlow (CM20 3AG), every Wednesday 1.30pm–2.45pm, starting 21 January 2026. Building a circus community of remarkable…

AN aeroplane-themed celebration was the only way to go for model aircraft fan and former RAF serviceman, Ken Marsh, to mark his 100th birthday. A resident at The Spinney Care Home, located on Forest View in Chingford, Ken was joined by family members and fellow…