A senior healthcare assistant working at the Urgent Community Response Team (UCRT) in Thurrock has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Chief Constable at Essex Police for his role in saving a man’s life following a cardiac arrest outside a Grays cafe in August 2019. 

The long-COVID clinic team, based at King George Hospital, have been recognised by international news agency, Associated Press, for their work to support patients with on-going COVID-related difficulties.

Wednesday 12 May was International Nurses' Day, a day to celebrate and give thanks to the dedication, passion, strength and reslience of nurses around the globe.