CASES of coronavirus are continuing to rise across Essex so we have compiled a list of all the mobile testing units in the county. The sites are run by the Ministry of Defence and tests are by appointment only. You can apply for a coronavirus…

From Active Essex WE recognise that it has been a difficult year for many of us, but we want to end the year on a high and still celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Greater Essex residents that have inspired and supported the county to…

ESSEX Leaders and MPs request move to ‘High level’ Covid restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Following extensive discussions with leaders of other councils across the county and with Essex MPs, Essex County Council is to apply to the Secretary of State to be…

THE LEADER OF Harlow Council is asking residents to be resilient over the next six months and perhaps beyond. Councillor Mark Ingall made the comments as restrictions in relation to Covid-19 are tight and may become tighter. YH went to his office in the Water…

Sir, DURING the Covid 19 crisis, users of public transport are told to wear masks and remain socially distanced to help protect the health and safety of themselves and their fellow passengers. In accord with this, workers for the Arriva bus company were initially told…

THE daughter of a PAHT staff member will take on a 15-mile cycling challenge to raise funds to support patients with cancer. Nine-year-old Amany Edwards, whose mum is head of nursing for cancer Louise Edwards, will complete the cycle ride along the River Lee from…

ON Friday 9th October, at St James’ C of E Primary School on Paringdon Road, children and staff supported the Young Minds campaign #HelloYellow by wearing yellow to highlight the importance of looking after mental health. St James’, a school that embeds the promotion of…

MORE than 24,000 callers to a crisis mental health phone line launched six months ago have received immediate help from Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT).EPUT, in partnership with Clinical Commissioning Groups, established the 24-hour service to provide immediate support to adults experiencing mental…

Hospital to launch online blood test appointment system to improve patient experience THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is to launch an online blood test appointment system to improve patient experience. From Monday, 12 October, appointments for blood tests should be made online, rather…

Update: 1345 hrs Statement from Pub: “We have had confirmation from the NHS that the test is negative which is great news. I have to say I am very impressed with the way the testing procedure is run and the speed of the test results…NHS…

THE NUMBER of days that the HTS depot in Harlow can be used for Covid-19 testing has been extended from two days to four. As the government ramps up its testing programme and in light of the increase in cases throughout the country the DHSC…

THE RSPCA fears that the coming recession and the impact of ‘lockdown puppies’ will hit already-struggling rescue centres hard in coming months as the charity reveals 1,185 incidents this year about dogs in Essex alone. The charity reveals 189,800 reports related to dogs were made…

Update: Jane’s family has told us that she is now being seen by relevant professionals at PAH. They are hoping that a proper health path can be opened that will see her return home. The family has, through us, passed on their appreciation to you…

THE number of new coronavirus cases being detected in the Anglia region is continuing to increase but the number of positive tests is not rising as fast as it is nationally reports ITV. However, there are a number of Covid hotspots in the region where…