Hospital archive resources
A grateful mum has thanked staff at Ipswich Hospital for the care and kindness they showed to her son throughout a decade of treatment for a rare form of epilepsy. Sam Revitt, who died in February aged 10, was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome, a genetic condition which causes epilepsy and other developmental problems. Together with… Read more »
A gardening expert who describes the cancer care she received from East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) as “exemplary” has given her backing to a charity appeal to help fund a new breast care centre at Ipswich Hospital. Ruth Goudy, who runs Kiln Farm Nursery and Garden Centre in Kesgrave alongside husband… Read more »
A passion to work in health and social care has driven a mum-of-two to battle against the odds and work her way up the allied health professional (AHP) ladder. Despite starting her NHS career with a young family, therapy assistant practitioner Ginny Spencer is well on her way to becoming an occupational therapist (OT)… Read more »
You may have seen in the news that hospitals have been asked by NHS Blood & Transplant to protect blood stocks after supply levels dropped across the country. If you are coming to one of our hospitals, please make sure you attend your hospital appointment or operation date unless you hear from us to advise… Read more »
People with an interest in the NHS are being asked to help carry out assessments designed to make sure East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is meeting the highest standards of cleanliness while ensuring the privacy and dignity of patients. The Trust, which runs Colchester and Ipswich hospitals and a range of… Read more »
Researchers at Ipswich Hospital have recruited the highest number of participants to a pregnancy study aimed at identifying the causes of gestational diabetes (GD). Ipswich Hospital is one of several sites taking part in the OPHELIA study recruiting over 1,000 people who are expecting a baby and at risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Diabetes… Read more »
When we think of a nurse or engineer we don’t think of them as inventors. But that’s exactly what a nurse and hospital engineer at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust have become after they designed a new product with the support of the Innovation Team. The duo noticed there were issues behind… Read more »
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s iconic Santa Fun Run will return for the 13th consecutive year on Sunday 4 December at Colchester’s Castle Park. Participants have the choice of running, jogging or walking 5km or 3km around the park grounds whilst doing something amazing for their local NHS charity. The Santa Fun Run is suitable… Read more »
Erin lives with life-limiting complex medical needs. The eight-year-old is unlikely to reach her teenage years and her day-to-day life is peppered with regular medication, inpatient stays at Colchester Hospital and regular medical monitoring. Her mum Helen Sadler has cared for her since birth and dedicates her life to looking after her little girl. Helen has shared her story about life with ‘Erin the warrior’…. Read more »
Paige Elmer credits working in a rotational post at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) with giving her the best possible start to her career. Not only has it allowed her to develop her skills as an occupational therapist (OT) across multiple specialties, but has also given her a valuable insight into… Read more »
All visitors to wards in hospitals run by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) must wear surgical face masks from Wednesday 28 September. The move is being introduced to protect patients and keep them safe after an increase in cases of COVID-19 in ESNEFT hospitals. Giles Thorpe is the Trust’s Chief Nurse… Read more »
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has been asked to take on an additional role to provide senior support to the new NHS integrated care boards (ICBs) in Suffolk and north east Essex and Norfolk and Waveney, and to Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT). Nick will… Read more »