Hospital archive resources
Clinical leaders at Ipswich Hospital’s maternity services have taken the decision to reintroduce nitrous oxide (also known as Entonox or gas and air) this week as new ventilation units are now in place, together with constant monitoring systems. Dr Giles Thorpe, Chief Nurse at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), which runs… Read more »
Patients can now receive pinpoint treatment for some complex tumours closer to home after East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) became one of only six centres in the UK to begin using the latest microwave ablation technology. The state-of-the-art equipment allows clinicians to use an image taken during a CT scan to… Read more »
People are being given an exciting opportunity to support their local NHS by taking part in Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s Hospital Hero Hike later this spring. The challenge takes place on Sunday 30 April and gives people the chance to pull on their walking boots and cover a picturesque 21-mile route from Colchester Hospital… Read more »
Newly-diagnosed prostate cancer patients in the east of England are the first in the country to be offered direct access to personalised treatment options through a game-changing web portal. The new web resource, Knowing Your Options, has been developed by the East of England Cancer Alliances, which work alongside NHS hospital specialist teams and patients… Read more »
The Respiratory Clinical Network wants to hear from those living with a lung condition and use respiratory services or pulmonary rehabilitation. The network has several patient representative opportunities to help improve our NHS Services in the East of England. They would like to hear from people with: Asthma Pneumonia Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease… Read more »
Patients receiving treatment for breast cancer at Ipswich Hospital can now take time out in a calming and homely quiet room decorated with specially chosen local artwork. The space has been developed in the new Breast Care Centre, which opened fully on Tuesday (24 January). Its aim is to provide patients who are receiving difficult… Read more »
The families and carers of patients in the last days of life are being reminded of the support which is available to them from East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. A new poster called “how we can SUPPORT you” has been circulated to the wards to remind loved ones of the help which… Read more »
The Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital will fully open to patients tomorrow (Tuesday 24 January) after the final two services move into the brand new state-of-the-art unit. The breast screening team was the first to begin using the multi-million pound facility earlier in January, and are now being joined by the clinics and imaging… Read more »
Patients having robotic knee surgery at Colchester Hospital are being offered additional support through a specialist phone app. Extra videos from consultants, additional information about their surgery and support after the operation are some of the features included in the app offered to patients. Patients can also input their own information, such as their pain… Read more »
A former healthcare assistant (HCA) who inherited a passion for caring from her mum has spoken of her pride after achieving her dream and qualifying as a nurse. Becky Ward fell in love with looking after others while helping her mother care for patients with dementia when she was young. From that point on, the… Read more »
Men experiencing hot flushes caused by hormone cancer treatment are being helped through a research study at Ipswich Hospital. One of the treatments for prostate cancer is hormone therapy. Alongside radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or as a standalone treatment, hormone therapy can help manage the condition for men with prostate cancer over short months to life-long treatment…. Read more »
Families in Essex with children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment pathway can get support through a number of local organisations. Support is available for families through: Essex Family Wellbeing Neurodevelopmental Team who can support children, young people and families with a neurodevelopmental disorder. They’re open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Call… Read more »