Hospital archive resources
As part of the work to redevelop the main entrance at Colchester Hospital, the toilets in the existing main reception are now closed – these were on the left hand side of the corridor approaching the Pharmacy counter. The nearest available public toilets are now at the end of the T-junction, where the main corridor… Read more »
We’re stepping up our efforts to go green after introducing new patient wristbands which use less plastic and extending the use of recycled paper across our sites. The procurement team has already rolled out the new wristbands at Ipswich Hospital, and will begin introducing them in Colchester shortly. The bands use an adhesive strip rather… Read more »
Patients receiving treatment for breast cancer at Ipswich Hospital are now able to take part in special sessions to help them stay active, enjoy a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight. Ten courses have been organised to help people who are having treatment to manage their weight effectively, in turn reducing the chance that… Read more »
Pregnant mums and their partners can now take an interactive tour around the maternity department at Ipswich Hospital. Midwife Emily is our video guide, giving families all the information they need prior to their visit. View our video below.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is giving people the chance to learn vital skills which could help them save a life on World Restart a Heart Day. Staff at Colchester Hospital will hold three cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training sessions on Wednesday 16 October. The hour-long courses will give the public the… Read more »
Urgent care for minor injuries and illnesses will be delivered differently in north east Essex from tomorrow, October 1. People will be able to access care at Colchester through a dedicated area based at the hospital, as well as Clacton and Harwich. It means the walk-in centre, based in the Primary Care Centre building in… Read more »
The Maternity building at Ipswich Hospital is one of the town’s most iconic buildings. Work starts today which will give it essential repairs and also a new look (see artist’s impression). It is not just a makeover – the building work is essential. The work includes a coating (it is not cladding) and it’s no… Read more »
A research thesis written by a Colchester Hospital oncologist has been named as the University of Cambridge’s best-written clinical thesis. Dr M.B Mukesh’s thesis on the advancement of radiotherapy in breast cancer patients, won the university’s Ralph Noble award for 2017/18. The 40,000-word document was researched and crafted over six years and his findings have… Read more »
The parents of babies born at Ipswich Hospital are being invited to share their views on the care they received to help make sure every family has the best possible experience when welcoming their new arrival. The interactive maternity experience workshop, called “whose shoes”, has been arranged to give parents the chance to talk openly… Read more »
They look at blood, urine, faeces and other bodily fluids to diagnose illnesses, monitor treatment and help patients manage long-term conditions such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Almost all inpatients, half of emergency department (ED) patients, and one-third of outpatients will have biochemistry tests during their healthcare encounter. It is estimated that 60 –… Read more »
More women will be given a helping hand as they go through breast cancer treatment at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). Norfolk-based breast cancer charity littlelifts has provided extra comfort boxes to Ipswich Hospital which will support women with secondary (incurable) breast cancer who face chemotherapy as part of their treatment…. Read more »
A multi-agency team which is helping to prevent more than 600 admissions to Ipswich Hospital every month by making sure patients receive the right treatment in their own homes has been shortlisted for a national award. REACT, which stands for ‘Reactive Emergency Assessment Community Team’, has been named as a finalist in the ‘community or… Read more »