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Colleagues join community vigil in remembrance of Sir David Amess MP

Colleagues working at Southend’s COVID-19 vaccination centre joined the local community to light candles in a moment of respect for Sir David.

Photo of staff joining a vigil for MP David Amos

Staff from Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) joined the local community to light candles in Southend in a moment of respect for Sir David Amess MP.

Colleagues working at the town’s COVID-19 vaccination centre joined MPs, local councillors and members of the public at a vigil held at the Civic Centre on Saturday, 16 October.

Paul Scott, Chief Executive of Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Sir David Amess MP was incredibly supportive of the NHS and a great advocate of mental health services across Essex. My colleagues and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends at this very sad time.”