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JUST two weeks ago, Jane Woollcott was in intensive care fighting for her life after becoming seriously ill with COVID-19. Today, the 62-year-old from Essex, who works in the switchboard team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital, is back home and looking forward to her birthday…
Primary school pupils thank our NHS heroes PUPILS at Purford Green Primary, Potter Street Academy and The Downs Primary demonstrated their love and support for NHS workers with a challenge unlike any they have ever done before. Whilst singing the chorus of the Queen classic,…
Community encouraged to support local hospital charity in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) via charity appeal THE community are encouraged to support a dedicated charity appeal for their local hospital in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). Teams at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT)…
LONDON STANSTED CORONAVIRUS TESTING CENTRE TO OPEN FOR FRONTLINE NHS WORKERS A DRIVE-IN coronavirus testing centre is to open at London Stansted as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for thousands more NHS workers. The site is part of a rapidly expanding…
ONCE again, Harlow residents have come out of their houses to clap for carers. Our neighbours in Nicholls Field and Purford Green once again came out in force! Jerounds resident Keigan Tarling sent us a video of his neighbours in Jerounds clapping for the carers.…
Editorial ON Thursday afternoon, I went for a jog around the Clock Tower and then around Nicholls Field park. As I approached the basketball courts, I could see two people playing. That was despite the whole area being taped off, despite the big sign stating…
Patients thank the teams who cared for them while in hospital with coronavirus (COVID-19) PATIENTS who have recently been treated for coronavirus (COVID-19) at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust have shared their stories and words of appreciation to the staff who cared for them.…
THE NUMBER OF deaths reported to NHS England by Princess Alexandra Hospital has increased to 90. A statement from PAH may follow. According to NHS England, the following number of deaths have occurred on the following days: Total: 90 deaths On Wednesday April 8th: 2…
Harlow health services this Easter ALL GP practices across Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford will be operating normal opening hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday. You are able to contact your GP via telephone, however please do not attend your surgery in person unless…
AFTER campaigning for greater Government support for Harlow charities, including a letter to the Chancellor, Robert Halfon MP has helped secure a major package of funding to help the charity sector get through the coronavirus crisis. Last night, the Chancellor set out that £750 million…
Fire Service issues safety plea to public after increase in garden fires ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service has issued a plea to anyone with outdoor space after an increase of almost 100% in garden fires during March. Firefighters were called to 55 garden fires…
Ask the Chamber An opportunity to ask Chamber members about COVID-19 related business issues. This will be an online (ZOOM) meeting. Maximum of 50 people Details of the Panel:- AN authority at Board level in organisational design, corporate governance, strategic planning and risk management, Mike…
Essex firefighters to drive ambulances in bid to support the Ambulance Service FIREFIGHTERS from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service will be joining NHS staff on the frontline from tomorrow, to support them in their efforts against the coronavirus pandemic. The 10 firefighters, who are…
WE are grateful to Rev Helen Gheorghui Gould for presenting the fourth Heart4harlow Broadcast for Holy Week. “Maundy Thursday: a reflection from Nazeing Church”
Workers Memorial Day From Frances Mason Harlow Trades Council TODAY more than ever we hear of workers losing their lives to Covid-19. Every year members of unions throughout the world unite on International Memorial Workers Day (#IWMD20), 28th April 2020. With the current pandemic we…
Don’t miss out, claim Child Benefit by phone or post, HMRC tells new parents PARENTS of new-borns will still be able to claim Child Benefit despite the outbreak of coronavirus, HMRC announces today. Even though General Register Offices remain closed for now, parents can still…
