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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 »
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 »