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A dedicated helpline designed to support patients with a cancer diagnosis during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been relaunched by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). The helpline is available to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and has questions about their care. It was initially launched during the first phase… Read more »
Nearly 350 staff at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) have taken part in a ground-breaking study which has found that people who have had Coronavirus (COVID-19) may have some immunity from the virus for five months – but could still pass it on to others. The SIREN research study, led by… Read more »
Multi-million pound plans to build a welcoming new children’s department at Ipswich Hospital have been given the go-ahead. Ipswich Borough Council has granted planning permission for the scheme, which will see the existing unit completely remodelled and refurbished to create a child-friendly environment fit for the 21st century. The number of beds, isolation cubicles and… Read more »
Hospital volunteers have been helping pack thousands of Coronavirus (COVID-19) swab test kits to cope with the demand. The volunteer team has packed more than 100,000 swab tests over the last few months after they were redeployed to help as the demand increased. The team, made up of 10 volunteers, are currently packing 2,000 test… Read more »
Pregnant women who are at risk of having a premature baby can now receive targeted support to reduce their chances of early delivery thanks to a specialist clinic at Ipswich Hospital. The pre-term prevention clinic was launched this year to reduce the number of women delivering early, or losing their babies because of a late… Read more »
Attending appointments and visiting ESNEFT hospitals Visiting policies and arrangements for attending appointments at hospitals run by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) have been reviewed to keep everyone safe. Some changes are being made to protect patients and staff following an increase in the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the… Read more »
A consultant with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has been named as one of the 75 most influential colorectal surgeons in European history in recognition of the contribution he has made to patient care. Arshad Malik was included in ‘A History of the European Society of Coloproctology’, which brings together the 75… Read more »
It’s been a year like no other. It’s hard to put into words. Here, some of our NHS staff describe their highs and lows and just what 2020 means to them. Watch the full length video on our YouTube channel.
A 40-year NHS career is full of highs, lows and everything in between, but for Karen Moss, one of her most memorable moments was giving birth to a Christmas Day baby surrounded by her friends and colleagues. The Neonatal Unit lead nurse and ward sister at Colchester Hospital has spent many Christmases at work, but… Read more »
The new issue of our ESNEFT magazine is out now. The magazine features the latest news in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Download your copy here.
Plans to build a new £5.3million Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital have been given the green light. The new centre will transform the experience patients have when they come to hospital by bringing all elements of breast care under one roof – the clinic, the imaging department and hospital breast screening. A planning application… Read more »
Patients, carers and the public have been invited to join the next virtual meeting of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s (ESNEFT) Council of Governors which takes place in January. During the meeting, governors who were voted into post during a recent election will be formally appointed, as will new non-executive directors (NEDs)…. Read more »