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The East of England Ambulance Service has announced plans to transform how patients receive care across Essex and the wider region, with a greater focus on providing treatment closer to home where appropriate. Under the new Patient Plan, hospital admission will no longer be the automatic outcome for every patient. Instead, specialist clinicians will support decision-making earlier, helping ensure people receive the most suitable care in the right setting. The strategy aims to

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, also known as Leukemia or CLL, is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Yearly in the UK, 3,800 to 4,700 people, by population size, around 10–15 people in Southend may be affected annually. Signs and symptoms It usually develops slowly and is more common in people over the age of 40. There is currently no cure, but treatment can help manage the condition, extend life, and support a better quality of life. Symptoms can be subt

A new bill will change how patients are heard, but until it becomes law, you can continue to expect the same service from Healthwatch. The NHS Modernisation Bill will change how patients and people who use social care services are listened to. Under the proposed new law, Healthwatch England’s responsibilities will move to the Department of Health and Social Care. Local Healthwatch roles will be absorbed by NHS Integrated Care Boards and local councils. We don’t yet know when