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Just days before lockdown, Katie Stevenson’s life changed forever. At 32 years old she considered herself young, fit, and healthy. When she discovered a lump in her breast, she did exactly what you should do, she had it checked. “On paper there was no reason for me to worry,” Katie recalls. “I was 32, young… Read more »
Having worked in a range of jobs, including the police and pubs, a career in nursing wasn’t something Anna Kruczek had considered. Then she joined ESNEFT as a health care assistant (HCA) in 2013 and her eyes were opened about a role she knew she’d love. So she grasped the on-the-job learning opportunity of an… Read more »
After three years of trying and three IVF transfers, Jessica Savill and partner Ewan were unsuccessful in getting pregnant. A complication from a previous emergency caesarean section meant Jessica couldn’t conceive. She said: “On paper there was no reason why we shouldn’t be able to get pregnant, but it just wasn’t happening for us. After IVF not being successful, we went back to our consultant at Ipswich Hospital to see if there was anything… Read more »
Healthwatch Essex has launched a new survey or people who provide unpaid care and support to family members, friends or others in their lives. Healthwatch Essex is an external organisation who work listens to people about all aspects of their health and care. They use the feedback to help grow and improve services as well as signposting people find the right care and support they need. The survey is looking for information around breaks for unpaid carers… 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 »
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 »
An app that puts people in control of their own healthcare is being used by more than 100,000 patients receiving care and treatment at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). MyChart allows patients at Colchester and Ipswich hospitals to securely access parts of their health records via their mobile phone, tablet or… 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 »
Hundreds of young people from Ipswich and east Suffolk learnt more about the range of NHS career opportunities available to them. More than 500 students visited the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) careers fair at Trinity Park, in Ipswich this week. Organised by the Trust that runs Ipswich Hospital, as well… Read more »
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report after an inspection of some services at Colchester Hospital. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), which runs the hospital, acknowledges and welcomes the CQC’s feedback. The inspection, in April 2025, focused on medical care (including older people’s care) and urgent and emergency services…. Read more »
Patients can now benefit from a new app that lets them manage important information from their hospital record and helps them understand more about the care they are receiving. MyChart is an app and website that patients can download or access to view their own hospital record. The new system has been introduced at East… Read more »
A new mum has shone a light on the importance of premature babies being given breast milk after giving birth to her son when she was 25 weeks pregnant. Baby Wesley, pictured above, wasn’t due to come into the world until later this month, but he’s already three months old. He’s spent the first 100… Read more »