Details have been announced for an awards ceremony to honour health workers and volunteers who devote themselves to the community.

The NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will hold its Best of West awards and its annual general meeting at the Zinc Arts Centre in Ongar High Street on September 29.

The achievements of 12 people who have improved health and care in the community will be celebrated.

Categories range from Best Primary Care – for a professional or team in a surgery or clinic – to Individual Volunteer of the Year.

Nominations for the awards are open until the extended deadline of September 2.

Members of the public will be told about the work of the West Essex CCG and will have the chance to ask questions about investment and plans for the coming year.

To nominate someone for an award, visit http://westessexccg.nhs.uk/news/best-of-west-awards-2016.