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Colleagues Hannah Brigden and Nakirtha (Nikki) Ramaswamy have become the first dietetic apprentices within ESNEFT to complete their master’s degrees. The duo, who work at Ipswich Hospital, combined online learning with placements within the Trust to complete the two-year dietetics and leadership course at Coventry University. Hannah said: “I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone…. Read more »
Apprenticeships have come a long way in recent years, as Debbie McArthur can confirm. Having completed a masters-level apprenticeship (Level 7), Debbie, who works at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), said the qualification boosted her confidence in her role as an NHS manager. Debbie, who is the head of apprenticeships and… Read more »
Belinda Perkins wasn’t aware when she had robotic surgery to remove bowel cancer she was the 2,000th patient at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) to be treated using the advanced technology. Since the introduction of robotic surgery four years ago at the Trust, many patients having colorectal, urological and gynaecological surgery… Read more »
After years of hard work, Jenny Lymburn finally qualified as an occupational therapist (OT) after completing her apprenticeship. But her success is bittersweet after her husband died on New Year’s Eve last year, before he could see her reach her goal of becoming an OT. Jenny, who works in the REACT (Reactive Emergency Assessment Community… Read more »
A phone app for patients with Parkinson’s disease has won a Health Service Journal award. ESNEFT patients have been able to use the app as a pilot project during the last year. The technology remotely measures voice, walking, balance, reaction time, finger dexterity and speed, rest tremor and postural tremor. The app is a pilot… Read more »
Patients who have been given mobility equipment to use are being asked to return it when no longer needed. Crutches, metal walking sticks and walking frames are among some of the items patients can return if they’ve borrowed the equipment or been issued the equipment from Ipswich or Colchester hospitals. Each item of equipment is… Read more »
People of all ages are being invited to spread some festive cheer as Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s annual Santa Fun Run returns to Colchester for its 15th consecutive year. Taking place on Sunday 8 December, the event will wind its way through the picturesque landscape of Castle Park. People will be run, walk or… Read more »
The next phase of a multi-million pound upgrade which will make sure patients using Clacton Hospital can receive high quality healthcare in state-of-the-art surroundings has begun. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has appointed MTX Contracts Ltd (MTX) to carry out the improvements, which will see parts of the existing building demolished… Read more »
Sharon Kaur-White had just started her new role at Colchester Hospital when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Landing the role was significant for Sharon, who had lived with agoraphobia and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) for the previous six months after being involved in a road traffic accident. Now, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and… Read more »
Anyone with an interest in healthcare is being invited to join East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) for its annual members’ meeting on 30 October. The meeting will focus on major investment taking place at Clacton Hospital, including the Community Diagnostic Centre and other improvement work. Initiatives to address health inequalities will… Read more »
A devoted grandmother has shared her experiences of living with a debilitating and life-changing illness so that others with symptoms can get help early. Lesley Berry (pictured) was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by Ipswich and Papworth hospitals in June 2020 after suffering with coughs and increased breathlessness for more than a year. Like… Read more »
It was a long and difficult six-year journey before Natasha and Kieran Lawler could welcome baby Olive into the world. Having been told they only had a 5% chance of conceiving naturally, the couple began a rollercoaster ride through several rounds of IVF fertility treatment and heartache that involved a miscarriage and loss. But on… Read more »