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    Youth work in hospital project

    Youth work in hospital project aims to support young people who arrive at Accident and Emergency due to being victims of violent crime.

    Published: Wednesday, 24th April 2024

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    Relational Practice, Supporting Southend Families Course

    New dates available! Learn more about how relational approaches can bring together change and improve behaviours for everyone through the Relational Practice, Supporting Families course.

    Published: Tuesday, 23rd April 2024

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    Changes to neonatal intensive care at Southend Hospital

    Changes are planned to some of the neonatal intensive care unit at Southend Hospital, meaning that a small number of babies each year might be delivered at Basildon or Broomfield Hospitals.

    Published: Monday, 15th April 2024

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    Freedom Club Night turns 6 years old

    Freedom Club Night for people with disabilities and different abilities has just celebrated it's 6th birthday!

    Published: Wednesday, 10th April 2024

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    April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

    April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer, the fourth most common cancer in the UK.

    Published: Friday, 5th April 2024

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    Grassroots Westcliff looking for volunteers to join

    Grassroots Westcliff, set up just over a year ago with a vision to create community spirit and make Westcliff an even better place to live, are looking for more local people to volunteer and join.

    Published: Friday, 22nd March 2024

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    Free blood pressure checks in pharmacy

    A new campaign is encouraging all adults aged 40 and over who are eligible to get a blood pressure check for free at their nearest pharmacy.

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024