Hospital archive resources
The widow of a keen sportsman who donated his organs to help others has encouraged everyone to talk to their families about donation and spoken of the comfort it gave her to know her husband’s decision was being respected. Pat Parkes has shared her story at the start of this year’s Organ Donation Week, which… Read more »
Urology patients will benefit from a faster diagnosis following the launch of a new unit at Colchester Hospital. Patients are referred to the urology team from their GP for recurrent bladder infections, blood in their wee or issues with kidney stones. They’re then seen through a variety of clinics in different areas at Colchester Hospital…. Read more »
It’s been a year like no other. It’s hard to put into words. Here, some of our NHS staff describe their highs and lows and just what 2020 means to them. Watch the full length video on our YouTube channel.
Thank you to everyone who comes to our hospitals and respects the ‘smoke free’ policy. We know that this has meant that people are leaving the hospital sites and smoking and littering cigarette butts on the site boundaries, and we are concerned about the effect this has on our neighbours. For this reason, we… Read more »
In line with requirements from Public Health England, all pregnant women who are admitted to the maternity unit will be swabbed for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We can confirm that five patients, two in their 90s, and three in their 80s, all of whom had underlying health conditions, have sadly passed away at Ipswich Hospital. Four patients at Colchester Hospital, two in their 80s, one in their… Read more »
They look at blood, urine, faeces and other bodily fluids to diagnose illnesses, monitor treatment and help patients manage long-term conditions such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Almost all inpatients, half of emergency department (ED) patients, and one-third of outpatients will have biochemistry tests during their healthcare encounter. It is estimated that 60 –… Read more »
“I can’t say enough good words about it, it’s perfect.” That is what 74-year-old Alan Fowler has said about Colchester Hospital’s Time Garden. He has benefited from using the tranquil spot almost daily while he has been cared for on West Bergholt Ward. He has benefited from using the tranquil spot almost daily while he… Read more »
A shop run by the League of Friends’ staff and volunteers will continue to trade in a new location at Colchester Hospital once work to transform the main entrance of the hospital is complete. The organisation, which has run a shop within the existing reception area since the hospital opened in 1985, and before that… Read more »
Patients and their loved ones will be able to benefit from additional support and care throughout their cancer journey if plans for a new wellbeing centre are approved. Artist impressions of the new Cancer Wellbeing Centre A planning application has been submitted Colchester Borough Council to build the Cancer Wellbeing Centre… Read more »
Patients with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) in east Suffolk will no longer need to travel long distances for their care thanks to the expansion of a successful service at Colchester Hospital. NET oncologist Dr Ellie Saunders, NET lead clinician Dr Mary McStay and NET oncologist Professor Bruce Sizer. NETs are rare tumours that can affect any… Read more »
A grandmother with profound hearing loss has welcomed new guidance which means more children and adults will be offered the option of having a cochlear implant. Penny Pearson, 73, from Colchester, went profoundly deaf overnight at the age of 64 in 2010. The grandmother of 11 and mum-of-three had surgery to fit a cochlear implant… Read more »