Hospital archive resources
A group that helps women with gynaecological issues ‘to be heard’ has launched in Ipswich. Women’s Health Hope was founded by Monica Thomas, who experienced a long, difficult journey on the way to a diagnosis of Lichen Sclerosus (LS) – one of many lesser-known conditions that can go undiagnosed or be difficult to talk about. … Read more »
There are many roles in the NHS, but being able to ‘try before you buy’ is something not many people have the opportunity to do when it comes to a job. But for Harriet Aitchison, that’s exactly what she did when she got a place on the Training Academy at East Suffolk and North Essex… Read more »
Christchurch Park will be awash with colour on Saturday 28 September when Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity hosts its first ever fundraising colour run. The event will see runners, walkers and joggers given the chance to take part in either a 1km or 5km route, during which they’ll be showered in environmentally-friendly coloured powder. Finishers… Read more »
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity has launched a new fund to further improve the experience of radiotherapy patients while making sure they continue to receive the best possible care. The Radiotherapy Fund will raise money for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), which runs Colchester and Ipswich hospitals and a range of… Read more »
A new £9.1million theatre development at Ipswich Hospital has opened to patients today (Monday 29 July). The surgical hub will be used for a wide variety of procedures, including general surgery, ENT (ear, nose and throat) cases, oral surgery and urology, many of which will be carried out as laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. It has three… Read more »
A new wellbeing garden has opened at Colchester Hospital. The garden aims to give staff, patients and visitors a relaxing space to enjoy. It has been designed by Adam Frost (pictured below), who is an ambassador for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The garden includes pathways, seating and a variety of planting. It has been… Read more »
A ‘magic bullet’ treatment for patients with a rare type of cancer is now being offered at Colchester Hospital. Patients with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) previously had to travel to London or Cambridge for the specialist lutetium molecular radiotherapy treatment. But the treatment, also known as a ‘magic bullet’, will now be offered for Ipswich and… Read more »
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity celebrated nearing the end of the Children’s Appeal at Ipswich Hospital by holding its final Welly Walk at Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park on Saturday (13 July). The festivities saw participants of all ages don their wellington boots alongside friends and family to complete a 5km interactive route around the… Read more »
The urgent treatment centre (UTC) in Clacton is moving from its existing location from Wednesday 10 July. Patients will need to use the main entrance at Clacton Hospital (entrance four) until further notice to access the UTC. The existing entrance (entrance two) will be closed and signage will be in place to help people find… Read more »
A mum-of-three was back at home with her feet up on the sofa within hours of having major abdominal surgery. Ceri Fishlock, 56, has recovered from her recent hysterectomy so well that she was able to return to working from home earlier than planned. It was carried out by a specialist team using a surgical… Read more »
New artwork thanking organ donors for their generosity is now on display at Ipswich Hospital. The glass structure, called ‘the heart of the matter’, was created by local artist Arabella Marshall. It is on display in the foyer immediately outside the Critical Care Unit. The artwork was created by fusing layers of glass together. It… Read more »
Junior doctors across the NHS are taking part in further strike action. The scheduled strike dates are from 7am on Thursday 27 June to 7am on Tuesday 2 July. It is due to the ongoing dispute with the Government over pay. We are committed to keeping disruption to services to a minimum. Our focus is… Read more »