Accident and Emergency (A&E)

An Overview

The Emergency Department offers immediate emergency and urgent care to the patiemts of mid Essex 365 days per year. The department sees approximately 65,000 new referrals per year. Patients either self present to the department or are transferred in by the ambulance service. The department also offers follow-up clinics to some patients who present with certain conditions.

The service is situated on Level 2 in the new hospital wing. Follow the signs from the roundabout at the top of Hospital Approach.

The Team

The department has a senior management team consiting of:

• Mr Anthony Mariathas - Lead Consultant in Emergency Medicine

• Helen Wenger - Lead Nurse Emergency Department 

A brief biography of all the staff within the service:

The management team are supported by a group of senior and junior medical, nursing and admin staff. This includes:

• Conusultants in Emergency Medicine

• Senior & Junior Clinical Fellows

• Specialist Registras

• Senior & Junior Sisters

• Staff Nurses

• Health Care Support Workers

• Housekeeper

• Facilities staff

• Medical Secretaries

• Reception Staff

Specific Information for Patients

Patients attending the department are given leaflets appropriate to their care, if this is appropriate.

Contact Details

• Helen Wenger - Lead Nurse Emergency Department