Hospital archive resources
Patients who have borrowed walking aids from East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) are being reminded how to return the equipment after use so that it can benefit other people. Anyone who has been lent crutches, a walking stick or zimmer frame and no longer needs it can return it by: •… Read more »
It’s cheap, there’s no parking and you’ve already exercised say cyclists who are choosing a bike over a car as their commute of choice. Hospital consultants Dr Paul Byrne and Dr Laura Cormack both ride to work. Paul cycles the four-mile journey to Colchester Hospital, and Laura the two miles to Ipswich Hospital. Although both… Read more »
Coronavirus (COVID-19) safety measures will remain in place at hospitals run by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). Although there will be big changes from Monday 19 July with lockdown restrictions lifting, Coronavirus (COVID-19) safety measures that have been in place at ESNEFT throughout the pandemic will not be changing yet…. Read more »
The cardiology clinic at Ipswich Hospital has been transformed into a modern environment in which to work and receive care following a £500,000 facelift. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), which runs the hospital, has replaced the ceiling, flooring and doors in clinic G, as well as adding wipe clean cladding to… Read more »
Another operating theatre is opening at Ipswich Hospital to help reduce patient waiting lists for people across Suffolk and north east Essex. The theatre unit will be situated in an area of visitor car park F – please bear with us while we make some changes. The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care System… Read more »
Patients at Ipswich Hospital are now able to relax to soothing lighting, music and projected images during their radiotherapy planning scan thanks to the generosity of local people. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has installed the new ambient lighting system in a specially-designed CT scanning room after receiving a £40,000 donation… Read more »
A Suffolk artist inspired to paint a portrait of an NHS ‘hero’ has chosen one of the physiotherapists based at Ipswich Hospital. The portrait is part of a project to say thanks to NHS key workers through the pandemic. Artist Charlotte Johnstone chose to paint the portrait of Jemima Roberts, a rotational physiotherapist based at… Read more »
Building work to create a new main entrance and retail area at Ipswich Hospital starts early next month. We are creating a spacious and welcoming main entrance close to most of our wards. The selection of shops will be announced soon. From early next month (July), work teams will be closing off the main south… Read more »
A parking area at Ipswich Hospital will be closing next week (from 28 June) to make way for a state-of-the-art new Breast Care Centre for patients. An administration block for medics and their teams is being situated in part of Car Park G (outside the Neonatal Unit and Maternity building) Three rows of visitor car… Read more »
Working in a laboratory conjures up thoughts of people in white coats and protective suits studying slides under a microscope. Although there’s some truth to the image – the role of a clinical virologist is far broader. Dr Mubby Husain has become the first consultant virologist at ESNEFT, and he’s joined the infection and microbiology… Read more »
Patients experiencing continence issues can now access more information and support following the launch of a new service at Colchester. Information about the best products and treatment available alongside improved assessments and coordination with community teams has been rolled out to help support patients. Staff at Colchester Hospital have undergone additional training to benefit patients… Read more »
When Barbara’s daughter suddenly became very poorly due to a neurosurgery in her brain, she suddenly became her main carer. Overnight her daughter, who was a married mum with a baby and a high-flying career, had her world turned upside down. Barbara Carr, who lives in north Essex, had to step in to look after… Read more »