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A patient from Suffolk says a pioneering procedure at Ipswich Hospital has completely changed his life. Gordon Neal, 81, had a rare condition called bowel angina, which caused severe pain every time he ate or even thought about food. Over a few years he lost around four stone and found it almost impossible to live… Read more »
A cancer patient, given months to live, has hit a major milestone after completing his 100th round of immunotherapy treatment. Charles Anderson, 76, of Holland-on-Sea, who renovates houses for a living, received his fortnightly infusion at Clacton Hospital. Having had surgery to remove his bladder and prostate in September 2019 – months after being diagnosed… 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 supplier has taken over running the non-emergency patient transport service. HTG (Health Transportation Group) takes over the service from Wednesday 1 April. Patients who are currently eligible and use the service can continue to do so. No changes have been made to the eligibility criteria. If transport is pre-booked for a patient, this should continue to happen in… Read more »
Patients using MyChart will notice a change to the login page when they sign in. The app and website login page will now include an NHS login button. How MyChart will look on the phone app – some users may see different options such as Face ID The change means patients can now use… Read more »
Expectant parents will now be offered a test for over 200 rare, treatable genetic conditions. This is part of a national newborn research study. People can either register their interest online or ask their midwife to speak to one of the research team at their hospital to sign up for The Generation Study. A member… Read more »
Working in finance was always Mayuri Patel’s dream – a dream she made real after moving across the world, supporting a family business and raising two children. This International Women’s Day, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is celebrating Mayuri, pictured below, now a management accountant in the Trust’s finance team. Mayuri’s… Read more »
A report has been published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection of some services at Ipswich Hospital. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), which runs the hospital, acknowledges and welcomes the CQC’s feedback. The inspection, in September 2025, focused on medical care (including older people’s care) and urgent and… Read more »
A gardening project is helping patients with balance and mobility issues stay well longer. The Stow Lodge-based group works with people that have had falls and strokes. It also helps patients living with other medical issues and includes a 91-year-old. The project was launched by the Stowmarket Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT). Patients go there after… Read more »
An Ipswich Hospital therapeutic radiographer has inspired a book for primary school children. Jemma Yarnton-Peacock found there was little written about Allied Health Professions (AHP) – of which radiography is one – for five and six-year-olds. So, after doing her own research, she approached Matt King who wrote and illustrated a book about AHPs, which… Read more »
Beata Mancinelli arrived in the UK with £20 in her back pocket. She couldn’t speak English and didn’t know anyone. But Beata’s determination has driven her from working as a hotel chambermaid to becoming one of ESNEFT’s developing leaders. Beata was 19 when she travelled from Poland to England in 2010. Her plan was spend… 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 »