Hospital archive resources
Parents, carers and guardians across Suffolk are being encouraged to share their experiences through the 2026 Suffolk Annual Parent Carer Survey. The survey is being independently delivered by Knowing Works on behalf of the Suffolk Local Area Partnership, which includes Suffolk County Council. It aims to gather feedback from people who support children and young… Read more »
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its well-led assessment for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). The review took place in November last year. It provides a snapshot of the Trust as it was at that time and since then, there have been many significant changes. The report recognises the Trust’s… Read more »
Dr Martin Mansfield is Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Caldicott Guardian – the senior person responsible for health and care information – at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). He said: “Any unauthorised access of patient data is completely unacceptable. We understand the significant distress it can cause patients and their families…. Read more »
A message for women, birthing people and families using ESNEFT maternity and neonatal services You may have seen recent news stories about maternity care in some NHS hospitals. These stories were linked to two reports that looked at serious problems in maternity and neonatal care in other parts of England: The Ockenden Report into maternity… Read more »
A message for our patients ** Please be aware that resident doctors in England have called off strikes which were scheduled to begin on Monday, 15 June. The British Medical Association (BMA) said the government had “made a new offer” at the last minute which would be put to its members for a vote. **… Read more »
A message for our patients Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) in England are set to go on strike. The action is part of an ongoing dispute with the government over pay, conditions and employment. The strike is due to run from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 6.59am on Monday 13 April. Industrial… Read more »
A new Chair has been announced for the Trust Board. Tracy Dowling will begin her role as Chair on Monday 9 March 2026. Tracy began her NHS career as an allied health professional and worked as a radiographer in London hospitals before moving into management and senior leadership roles. Tracy has more than 20 years… Read more »
A message for our patients Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) in England will be taking part in strike action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22 December. We have tried and tested plans in place to manage industrial action at ESNEFT. There may be some disruption, though, for our… Read more »
A message for our patients Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) in England will be taking part in strike action from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November. We have tried and tested plans in place to manage industrial action at ESNEFT. There may be some disruption, though, for our… Read more »
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) Chief Executive Nick Hulme has announced his retirement from the NHS, marking the end of a career spanning nearly 46 years. Mr Hulme said: “It’s been an absolute privilege to have served the public for 46 years, the vast majority of which has been in the… Read more »
Cases of flu and other respiratory viruses in our hospitals and in the community are reducing. At ESNEFT we are now seeing less patients admitted to hospital and attending our emergency areas with respiratory viral symptoms. Therefore, visitors to our wards, and patients and visitors in other clinical departments at our hospitals, are no longer… Read more »
ESNEFT and UNISON, alongside our Joint Union Committee colleagues have worked for a number of years to resolve the healthcare support worker (HCSW) backpay arrangements. We have genuinely worked in partnership, developing education pathways and agreeing, through collective negotiation, an accepted offer around backpay. ESNEFT and UNISON have both acknowledged that there has been miscommunication… Read more »