Patients at Basildon Hospital are set to benefit from a better service during their recovery, thanks to a major donation of £33,000.

High figure - members of the Basildon Hospital League of Friends hold aloft their latest major contribution to the wellbeing of patients Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY

The hospital has been given the money by its hardworking League of Friends.

Members of the league raised the big sum through the takings of their cafe, as well as through donations, a raffle and prize draws.

Published Wednesday, May 21, 2003

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