BOSSES at Princess Alexandra Hospital have responded to a report in the number of patients who have died from Sepsis. Deaths from the silent killer at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow are 38 per cent higher than expected over the past six years. The expected…

NEW data released by the NHS shows Harlow is the district in the East of England with the highest number of smokers, with an overall average of 20.6%. However, the smoking rate for the East Hertfordshire region is below the England average of 14.4%, standing…

MORE patients are dying from sepsis than anticipated at 28 NHS trusts in England reports the MailOnline. Deaths from the silent killer at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow are 38 per cent higher than expected over the past six years. The expected deaths was: 495.…

Local Health services this August Bank holiday WITH the Bank Holiday weekend fast approaching, local doctors have issued advice to help you to stay well and make sure you have enough medicines to see you through the long weekend. If you rely on regular prescription…

A FREE Essex County FA training and development event for Welfare Officers discussing knife crime and youth mental health will take place on Thursday 3rd October in Wickford. The evening will consist of three workshops from 6:45-9:45pm at the Wickford Collaborative Learning Centre in Grange…

Harlow hospital’s neonatal unit is aiming for the top THE neonatal unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust (PAHT) has received many accolades for its dedicated care – and now it stands a chance of being honoured among the top baby units in the country.…

MENTAL health of over 180,000 children in East of England in danger of being sidelined under NHS changes · NSPCC research finds that despite improvements, four out of five NHS mental health plans in England are not doing enough to address needs of vulnerable children…

A HARLOW man and his friends are set to host a charity football match in order to raise awareness of mental health. Joe Beckwith has explained why he is organising the football match. Joe said: “One in six of us will be affected by mental…

AS an asthma charity is reporting this week that people are dying “needlessly” from asthma attacks which could be prevented, nurses at The Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust are reminding their patients of the help and support readily available. Asthma UK says that more than 1,400…

LAST Saturday, the Cock Inn pub in Harlow hosted a Dan Hart Memorial Day. The day was a tribute to a much-loved customer. The day was a full of family-centred events but at its heart was a message regarding depression. You know, it is ok…

A CHANCE to dance the night away and at the same time support some wonderful, dedicated nurses raising funds in a good cause is coming your way. And you could stand to win some fantastic prizes, such as a day’s racing, or delicious afternoon tea…

THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust received recognition today of their ongoing improvements in the quality of care they provide for their 350,000 residents, with improved quality ratings awarded by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The ratings follow an inspection of six of the core…

MANY more school children in Hertfordshire and west Essex will be able to get early help with their mental health difficulties, thanks to a national ‘Trailblazer’ programme. Two new mental health support teams will join those already in place in 32 schools and colleges in…

LAST week we attended the annual general meeting (age) of the West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). There was quite a lot of information given out which we are going to highlight over the next few days. To start. When was your GP surgery last…