Hospital archive resources
The pungent smell of burning petrol mixed with the extreme noise of racing cars tearing round the track is an experience many love to watch. But imagine you’re the lead doctor racing alongside in another Formula One ready to jump into action should there be a crash. That’s the reality for hospital consultant Dr Paul… Read more »
A support group set up for people referred to Ipswich Hospital with skin cancer has celebrated its tenth birthday by meeting face-to-face for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The group was formed in 2011 by Macmillan skin cancer clinical nurse specialist Rachel Alexander and current chair Sue Roberts, with help and advice… Read more »
Ipswich Hospital doctor Richard Bissett has won a national parascending competition. Richard, who works with the Stroke Team at Ipswich Hospital won the individual gold medal, as well gold in the three-member team event in the event which requires you to descend hundreds of feet through the air and land on a tiny target the… Read more »
A former nurse with experience of caring for others and volunteering has been appointed as lead governor at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). Helen Rose, who is currently serving her second term as a public governor in the “rest of Suffolk” constituency, was elected unanimously to the role on Thursday (2… Read more »
Hydrotherapy pools that had to close during the pandemic are reopening for patients. People living with certain muscular conditions, neurological conditions or those who are post-surgery and may benefit from physiotherapy in a hydrotherapy pool will soon be able to have treatment in the water. Sue Voules, clinical specialist physiotherapist at Ipswich Hospital, said: “Hydrotherapy… Read more »
Urology patients will benefit from a faster diagnosis following the launch of a new unit at Colchester Hospital. Patients are referred to the urology team from their GP for a variety of reasons, such as recurrent bladder infections, blood in their wee or if they’re experiencing issues with kidney stones. They’re then seen through… Read more »
Left to right: Aneesha, Anjel, Aleena and Aneetta Having your child follow in your footsteps is a proud moment for any parent. But for quadruplet mum and nurse Joby that joy is multiplied by four as all her daughters have joined her into the medical field. Proud mum and Ipswich Hospital nurse Joby Shibu Mathew… Read more »
End of life patients are once again being supported by a group of ‘Butterfly’ volunteers at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals. The volunteers have returned to the hospitals now some restricted around Coronavirus (COVID-19) have eased. Patients who are dying may enjoy having a friendly face to sit with them, read to them or talk to… Read more »
People affected by cancer will soon be able to access more specialist counselling, workshops and psychological therapy at Ipswich Hospital thanks to the generosity of local charities. The range of enhanced support services will be available to both patients and their families, and will include counselling, therapy for couples and relatives and workshops covering topics… Read more »
Patients who are receiving treatment for breast cancer at Colchester Hospital are being given vital comfort boxes to help them manage difficult side effects while boosting their wellbeing. Norfolk-based breast cancer charity littlelifts is extending the service to Colchester after working closely with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) to offer boxes… Read more »
Quilters of all abilities are being invited to capture their memories of the coronavirus pandemic with a stitch in time by helping to create a community quilt to raise funds for those most affected by COVID-19. Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity is appealing to crafters to reflect their own experiences of the past 16 months… Read more »
Don’t forget that a visitor parking area at Ipswich Hospital will be closing from this weekend (6 August onwards) to make way for a new state-of-the-art breast care centre for patients. An administration block for medics and their teams is being situated in part of car park G (outside the neonatal unit and maternity building)…. Read more »