Hospital archive resources
Patients who have had treatment for cancer are invited to two events being held in Suffolk and Essex. Information about support and services available in the area as well as guest speakers are part of the events being held at Colchester and Ipswich. Patients who have been diagnosed or had treatment for cancer in the… Read more »
Patients diagnosed with breast cancer can find out more about their condition and how to prepare for radiotherapy treatment through two new animations produced for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. How radiotherapy treatment works is the focus of the first animation, which includes what patients can expect during their appointment. Image taken… Read more »
The iconic Extreme Abseil event will make a thrilling return to Ipswich Hospital’s maternity tower this May. Organised by Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, the adrenaline-fuelled weekend will raise vital funds to enhance patient experience across East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), which runs the hospitals and a variety of community services…. Read more »
ESNEFT’s Community Blood Testing Service in Landseer Road, Ipswich, is moving to Ravenswood Health Centre. Patient care is our top priority. There will be continuity and no breaks in our service due to this location change from Monday 17 March 2025. Your appointment date and time will remain the same. If you have any questions,… Read more »
A gym aimed at improving the aftercare and rehabilitation of patients, including those recovering from major surgery, has opened in Clacton. Run by East Suffolk and North Essex (NHS) Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) a team of physiotherapists will work with patients who have undergone, or are waiting for, major surgery such as total knee or hip… Read more »
Families giving birth at Ipswich Hospital can sign up to a research study identifying newborns at a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes. The INGR1D2 study has opened at Ipswich Hospital and families expecting a baby will be offered the opportunity for their newborn to take part. The study will use the current blood… Read more »
A groundsman from Manningtree has praised a new Ipswich Hospital service that saves patients with spinal conditions from hours of travelling. Levington ward at Ipswich Hospital is the new regional spinal hub in Essex and Suffolk. It focuses on the care of patients with spinal cord injuries, as well as those that have undergone elective… Read more »
The new-look children’s department at Ipswich Hospital has officially opened with a celebratory tea party for former and current patients, parents and staff. The multi-million pound project has seen the whole unit refurbished and extended. A new ward and extra clinic spaces have been created, along with a school room, children’s assessment unit, outdoor play… Read more »
Colleagues Hannah Brigden and Nakirtha (Nikki) Ramaswamy have become the first dietetic apprentices within ESNEFT to complete their master’s degrees. The duo, who work at Ipswich Hospital, combined online learning with placements within the Trust to complete the two-year dietetics and leadership course at Coventry University. Hannah said: “I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone…. Read more »
Apprenticeships have come a long way in recent years, as Debbie McArthur can confirm. Having completed a masters-level apprenticeship (Level 7), Debbie, who works at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), said the qualification boosted her confidence in her role as an NHS manager. Debbie, who is the head of apprenticeships and… Read more »
The arrival of new, state-of-the-art equipment in radiotherapy at Colchester and Ipswich hospitals is making time matter for patients – and staff too. An investment of £6million to bring the Varian Halcyon (at Colchester Hospital) and Ethos (at Ipswich Hospital) linear accelerator machines to ESNEFT has already halved the length of appointment slots and improved… Read more »
Work to improve patient confidentiality for people arriving for urgent and emergency care is going ahead at Colchester Hospital this month. The hospital’s urgent and emergency care entrance, pictured below, will be closed from Monday 17 February until the end of March. During the improvement works, a diversion via the main hospital entrance, past… Read more »