Hospital archive resources
More than 400 Santas took part in the 13th consecutive Santa Fun Run, organised by Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, yesterday (4 December). Together they raised over £22,000 for our local NHS hospitals. The family friendly spectacular had 5km or 3km routes around the picture perfect Castle Park and participants fundraised for the hospital departments… Read more »
Helping find future cancer treatments was Alan’s motivation for saying yes to a research trial at Ipswich Hospital. The 62-year-old was diagnosed with bowel cancer after returning a screening card during the summer. Concerns raised by the screening card meant Alan Godbold had a follow-up colonoscopy which found a tumour. Alan Godbold, participant on the… Read more »
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is appealing for people from a wide variety of diverse communities to help steer its future direction by applying for a position on the Trust’s Board. The Trust, which runs Colchester and Ipswich hospitals together with a range of community health services, is looking for one… Read more »
You may have seen in the news that the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has announced its members will be taking strike action on Thursday 15 December and Tuesday 20 December. If you are coming to one of our hospitals on these dates, please make sure you attend your hospital appointment or operation unless you… Read more »
A grandfather who suffered a cardiac arrest while visiting the outpatients’ department at Ipswich Hospital has thanked the “faultless” NHS staff who leapt into action to save his life. John Ashbee (pictured below) had taken grandson Toby (21) to a physio appointment in September when his heart stopped beating and he lost consciousness. Quick-thinking staff… Read more »
Pregnant women and people, together with their partners, can now receive tailored support to help them stop smoking following the launch of new service designed to make it as easy as possible to quit. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s (ESNEFT) new maternity smokefree team is offering pregnant people in the Clacton, Harwich… Read more »
Courageous cyclists have raised nearly £6,500 for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity by completing a gruelling 500-mile tour of the Scottish coastline. The 10-strong team from the 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment, based at Merville Barracks in Colchester, arranged the fundraiser to thank Ipswich Hospital for the care they gave to one of the soldier’s daughters… Read more »
Young patients and their families can now receive care in bright, spacious and welcoming surroundings after the first phase of a multi-million pound redevelopment at Ipswich Hospital’s children’s department opened its doors. The extensive project has seen 14 clinic rooms, a phlebotomy room, medical day case unit, accessible toilet, themed reception, waiting area and parents’… Read more »
A trainee nurse who gave up a career in banking during the COVID-19 pandemic says she has no regrets. Sharleen King was inspired by NHS colleagues during the crisis and left her job as a bank manager to pursue a route in healthcare. Sharleen began her career at ESNEFT as a ward clerk on the… Read more »
We are running a public survey this November to hear your thoughts on what good care looks like. We want to hear from our communities for their thoughts and experiences to develop our nursing strategy. To do this we are inviting you to take part in our nursing strategy survey. We want to know what… Read more »
People with an interest in healthcare are being invited to a special meeting to hear more about developments at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) over the past 12 months. ESNEFT’s annual members’ meeting takes place virtually via Microsoft Teams Live on Thursday 10 November between 6pm and 7.30pm. It will give… Read more »
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s (ESNEFT) Board will hold its next meeting on Thursday (3 November). The Board will meet in person at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, from 9.30am. During the morning, they will hear details of ESNEFT’s latest performance and finances, as well as answering questions… Read more »