Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals

Volunteers' anniversary outing

Dedicated members of the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) at Basildon University Hospital dressed in their finery to join the organisation's 75th anniversary celebrations with the Duchess of Cornwall. The volunteers received a special invitation, in rec...

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Midwives celebrate baby friendly award

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has won a United Nations award for its work to support and encourage mothers who want to breastfeed their babies.

The Trust is now one of 120 baby friendly healthcare facilities in Britai...

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Patients with dementia benefit as Butterfly Appeal exceeds target

The Butterfly Appeal has raised £35,000 surpassing its target in just a year since Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals Charitable Trust launched the fundraising campaign.

The appeal was launched to raise £31,000 for additional equipment to aid...

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: SEE HOW YOUR HOSPITALS ARE RUN

The next Board of Directors meeting of Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be held on Wednesday 29 May 2013 , in Rooms B2/B3 in the Education Centre, Basildon University Hospital, starting at 1.30pm .

Local people are welcom...

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Royal College of Nursing visit Basildon Hospital

Advice for nurses at Basildon University Hospital looking to raise concerns about work and patient safety was the focus of a day-long promotion in the hospital's main reception.

The event was jointly delivered by the Royal College of Nursing and the T...

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Counselling service reaches 3,000 appointment milestone

The Macmillan Counselling service based at Basildon Hospital has carried out 3,000 counselling appointments, treating about 900 people since it started in 2007.

Demand has increased steadily over the years, so much so that two counsellors now offer ap...

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