Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 9:45 AM – 3:45 PM Harlow Health Resource Centre, Leisure Centre, Second Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3DT IF you’re affected by lung cancer and would like to hear from experts about the latest medical developments, come to our Harlow Information Day…

A MOBILE breast screening unit will be in St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping from 18th November 2019 and will be seeing patients aged between 50 and 70 who are due for their three yearly screen. It is anticipated that approximately 3000 women will be invited for…

ON FRIDAY, the chair of Harlow Council, Cllr Clive Souter cut the ribbon to launch ICUsteps Harlow. ICUsteps Harlow is a welcome group for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) survivors and their families. The group is run by patients, relatives and professionals with first hand experience…

FREE taster sessions for dementia sufferers and their carers are available in Harlow. They have a host of activities on offer two days a week. They also provide breakfast, two course lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Call 01268-881136 or e mail [email protected] Their website…

Apprenticeship restrictions mean more than £1m of Princess Alexandra Hospital funds going to waste, says UNISON MORE than £1m is lying unused by cash-strapped Princess Alexandra Hospital because of restrictions in the government’s apprenticeship levy scheme, says UNISON. New figures based on freedom of information…

CHARITY Meningitis Now is warning people to stay vigilant to the signs and symptoms of meningitis as cases of the deadly bacterial form of the disease peak during the winter. With the clocks going back on Sunday (27 October) and the prospect of colder winter…

Hoping to quit smoking during Stoptober? Help is at hand at The Princess Alexandra Hospital A SURVEY of residents in Harlow found that people who have smoking or alcohol dependency appreciate the support their local hospital can provide. During October, there is additional help with…

Nurses link with critical care charity to set up patient support group in Harlow FOLLOWING a stroke, heart surgery, or other serious illness, patients are cared for by specialists in a critical care unit (CCU), and The Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust sees more than 600…

Harlow hospital takes the stage at international Giant Health Event 2019 THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) will be among leaders of health innovation taking the stage at Chelsea Football Club as part of the international Giant Health Event 2019 next week (16 October).…

LAST WEEK, we went to the Great Parndon Community Centre to visit the Harlow Stroke Support-Rehab Centre. Our films below are divided into two. In our first film, manager, Jean Miley is handing out certificates acknowledging how far different members had walked over the summer.…

HARLOW Council has turned a corner of the Civic Centre pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2019. Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from 9 to 15 October 2019 and is for bereaved parents, and their families and friends, to unite with others across…

Harlow hospital’s resuscitation work in the spotlight at international medical conference CLINICIANS at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT), who have been leading innovative work on resuscitation techniques, were invited to present their results at an international conference which attracted 1,500 specialists from around…

Harlow hospital message: Don’t give infection a helping hand WITH winter fast approaching, clinicians at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) are keen to help patients and the public avoid seasonal illnesses. They will be promoting infection prevention and control in line with the…

THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is thrilled to share the fantastic announcement this weekend that it is to receive funding to rebuild a new hospital in Harlow for its patients, community and people. The allocation for the trust will be part of phase…