Southend Hospital Radio

Today is World Radio Day. Tune in to Southend’s first local radio station, Southend Hospital Radio, to see how we keep patients and staff company. Listen 24/7 at getshr.uk or find out more at southendhospitalradio.co.uk #southend #WorldRadioDay2026

We know it’s not a great time to be in hospital over the festive period, but rest assured we’re here to keep you company 24 hours a day. We’re a friend at your bedside, and you can listen online at getshr.uk, or ask Alexa to “play Southend Hospital Radio”

A pic of team broadcasting today’s Vinyl Show Christmas Special! Listen live at getshr.uk or ask Alexa

Tune in to our festive Vinyl Show at 3pm today - listen online at getshr.uk

Feeling festive? Join Gary Royston from 3pm for the Vinyl Record Show. Listen online at getshr.uk

We're just an hour away from our first "Southend Live & Local", presented by Matthew Soars. The show celebrates the heartbeat of #Southend's community’s music scene. Whether you’re a long-time local or just discovering the scene, tune in from 2pm at getshr.uk

It’s Tackle The Tower day! Good luck to everyone who’s taking on the challenge today, raising money for good causes.

If the Eurovision’s your thing, have we got a show for you! Join Gary Royston at 3pm on Saturday the 17th of May. Got a favourite Euro song you’d like to hear? Add a comment below… #eurovision2025

Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special show looking at the memories of the people of Essex to VE Day. This will be broadcast at 11am and 4pm Tuesday to Friday - listen via getshr.uk

This week is #MSAwarenessWeek. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition which can affect the brain and spinal cord. There are lots of possible symptoms of MS and everyone with the condition is affected differently. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/mul…

Join Joe Smith for our Bank Holiday Special this evening from 8pm. Listen online at getshr.uk

We've been nominated for two awards in the National Hospital Radio Awards 2025. For more details, see southendhospitalradio.co.uk/national-award… @HBAukcom #Southend

40 years ago saw the release of the iconic "Feed the World" from Band Aid. Join us at 3pm on Thursday the 19th of December for the story behind this phenomenal musical masterpiece. We'll be repeating this at 12pm and 6pm this Saturday (21st December) too.

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Turnout numbers just in: Southend West 62.71%. Southend East 57.26%

Southend East and Rochford count still underway. Sky’s exit poll reporting “too close to call…

Good evening from the Southend-on-Sea election count. We’ll be updating you throughout the evening on what’s happening at the Southend count.

A great day supporting the @MSEHospitals Tackle The Tower event. You'll find some unique pictures from the event on our website - southendhospitalradio.co.uk/tackle-the-tow… and at 6pm, listen to our round-up of the event at getshr.uk @MSEHospitals #southend #tacklethetower

Good luck to everyone Tackling The Tower today by abseiling down the Southend Hospital tower block - including our very of Charlie Palmer. Please show your support for those raising much needed funds for the hospital @MSEHospitals @MSEHospCharity #Southend

We’re supporting today’s “National Day of Reflection” to remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic. Tune in at noon (repeated at 6pm) today (3rd March) for a special programme “Sound Not Silence” with Gaby Roslin and Marie Curie. Listen at getshr.uk