Latest Government and NHS advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and information for patients and visitors about visiting.
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Nick Hulme, Chief Executive for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust said: “We can confirm that, sadly, two patients, one in their 70’s and the other in their 80’s who both had underlying health conditions, have passed away at Colchester Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19. “Our thoughts and condolences remain with… Read more »
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive, for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust, said: “We can today confirm that sadly, two patients, one in their late 70s and one in their late 50s, who both had underlying health conditions have passed away at Colchester Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19. “Our thoughts and condolences remain with… Read more »
In line with national guidance we have made changes to visiting arrangements at our hospitals to protect our staff, patients and their families during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There is some additional guidance for our Maternity departments, which covers Colchester Hospital, Ipswich Hospital and Clacton Hospital with immediate effect. Only pregnant women (the patient) may… Read more »
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive at East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust, said: “Today we are announcing more changes to our visiting arrangements on all our hospital sites. “Sadly, in line with the national guidance from the government on social distancing and social isolation, visiting is suspended. The only exceptional circumstances where one visitor… Read more »
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive, for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust: “We can confirm that sadly, two patients in their 80’s who had underlying health conditions have passed away at ESNEFT. They had tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”… Read more »
A message to our patients and their families from Nick Hulme, Chief Executive Thank you for your patience as our hospital teams work to keep everyone safe during this unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are taking steps to make sure we are fully prepared and have all the beds, staff and equipment available to help… Read more »
Changes to our visitor policy to protect all of the people we care for as the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) develops. From tomorrow (Tuesday 17 March) we are introducing the following visiting restrictions at Colchester and Ipswich hospitals, and our community hospitals: One visitor per adult patient at a time A partner and birthing partner… Read more »
It’s always good to know you’re getting things right, but the team on Ipswich Hospital’s Children’s Ward are not just doing that, they are outstanding. When a child is seriously ill or injured it is a hugely worrying time and the weight of fear and stress on a family is significant. They have to be… Read more »
A group which uses people’s first-hand experiences to improve services for patients who are receiving care for cancer is appealing for more members to join its ranks so that it can continue to make a difference in the future. ESNEFT’s Cancer Services User Group (CSUG) would like to hear from people who have received treatment… Read more »
Cancer patients and their loved ones can now start to benefit from more than just medical support and treatment at Colchester Hospital. The Cancer Wellbeing Centre has been built in a quiet lakeside location close to the main hospital building so people can access its services in a peaceful area of calm away from… Read more »
By March 2020, the health service – including East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust – must comply with NHS Digital’s new national data opt-out policy. This means that patients can choose whether their confidential information is used for research and planning. If you do not want your information to be used in this… Read more »
A Colchester hospital patient has become the first person in the world to receive the world’s most advanced heart implant that doctors have likened to as having a “paramedic in your pocket”. David Southworth (pictured, below), who has heart failure, was fitted with the Medtronic Cobalt implant by ESNEFT consultant cardiologist Dr Duncan Field. It can communicate with… Read more »