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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 »
Colchester Hospital has secured funds to take part in a pioneering study aimed at improving the treatment of people with venous leg ulcers. The hospital is being supported by Medi UK to conduct a randomised research trial on the Juxta Cures™ device, as an alternative to traditional compressed bandaging. The device has a built-in pressure… Read more »
Nursing trio win Suffolk Family Carers awards Three of our nurses and their team have been recognised for their commitment to caring for family carers on Lavenham ward. Seated – Tracey Wakeling (left), Naomi Gunton and Fiona Rawson with members of their team from Lavenham ward. Family Carers play a crucial role in the lives… Read more »
Beat the heatwave Visit your loved ones early! People are today being encouraged to avoid the heat and make earlier than normal visits to see their loved ones at Colchester and Ipswich hospitals. The Met Office has issued an Amber alert until Friday at 9am, as a result of the current heatwave, and are… Read more »
Enjoy the sunshine and stay well Here are some top tips to keep well during the heatwave: If you need urgent medical care when your GP surgery is closed, call NHS 111 and they will make sure you receive the advice and care you need Keep hydrated – if you’re feeling thirsty, lightheaded, dizzy or tired, you… Read more »
A dad with a dab-hand for Lego has built a mini version of a hospital scanner to help Ipswich Hospital’s child patients. MRI scanners are large, heavy and noisy so unsurprisingly lots of children get scared about having a scan. Now youngsters can play and learn from the fun working model built by Chris Johnson,… Read more »