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The Laughter Specialists are putting smiles back on the faces of poorly children at Colchester Hospital. Thanks to funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery, the team are able to visit our children’s unit and spread some joy to patients and their families going through difficult times in hospital. TV presenter Fiona Phillips visited our children’s… Read more »
Baby Remembrance Services will be held in Colchester and Ipswich during National Baby Loss Awareness Week. Families who have lost a baby during pregnancy or around the time of giving birth are invited to attend the services, led by the ESNEFT (East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust) chaplains. The services are being held on… Read more »
People in S uffolk and north Essex who are having difficulty conceiving a baby may be able to benefit from a new and less costly IVF (in vitro fertilisation) service. One in every six couples will experience difficulty conceiving. Paying for IVF may be an option for some, but not everyone can afford it. Pure… Read more »
Patients who have had a suspected stroke can now be assessed by a specialist consultant in the comfort of their own home following the launch of a first-of-its-kind pilot which is using technology to improve care. The pioneering initiative allows specially-trained paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) to use a… Read more »
Ipswich Hospital has joined forces with 30 organisations across the NHS to reduce infections for patients having hip and knee replacement surgery. The collaboration, called the Quality Improvement for Surgical Teams (QIST), will drive forward improvements for patients by scaling up interventions such as screening and the use of body… Read more »
A trio of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) projects have been shortlisted for Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards. Caring4Carers at Ipswich Hospital, the STARR (Short Term Assessment Reablement and Rehabilitation) Centre, based at Blue Bird Lodge Community Hospital, and OPAT Service Development at Ipswich Hospital have all been recognised by the judges… Read more »
A new and better car parking system is being introduced on the Colchester Hospital site – including the Primary Care Centre – to save people time and stress. Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), upgraded payment machines and new exit barriers will replace the current barrier parking and ticket system. The old barriers will be removed… Read more »
People from all walks of life are invited to join a new group at Colchester Hospital, aimed at improving patient experience. The Colchester Hospital User Group will provide a voice for current and past patients, carers and communities. Members will be encouraged to speak to patients on wards and in outpatient departments, representing them on… Read more »
Robots have arrived at ESNEFT and they are giving back hundreds of hours to medical secretaries so they can spend more time helping patients. The Trust is the first in the UK to use Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to support staff in their everyday roles. Five virtual workers are now handling admin-style tasks at Ipswich Hospital,… Read more »
A heart monitor which sits under the skin and talks to a smartphone has been fitted to a patient at Colchester Hospital for the first time. These devices mean patients can be monitored at home so they won’t need to come into hospital for check-ups. Gerald Brown (67) from Clacton will be able to use… Read more »
While we are still in the throes of a heatwave, it’s hard to remember the snow and harsh winter of just a few months ago. The challenging conditions that brought huge snow drifts and freezing temperatures to the region saw many team members work even harder than usual to deliver excellent care and keep… Read more »
ESNEFT Associate Medical Director Dame Clare Marx has made history in becoming the new chair of the General Medical Council (GMC). Appointed by the Privy Council, Dame Clare will succeed Professor Sir Terence Stephenson in January, and becomes the first woman to hold the chair since the GMC was established 160 years ago. Dame… Read more »