Hospital archive resources
The next phase of a multi-million pound upgrade which will make sure patients using Clacton Hospital can receive high quality healthcare in state-of-the-art surroundings has begun. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has appointed MTX Contracts Ltd (MTX) to carry out the improvements, which will see parts of the existing building demolished… Read more »
Some of our facilities staff including porters, cleaners and catering staff will be striking on the following dates: a 24-hour strike from 6am on Saturday 19 October to 6am on Sunday 20 October a 48-hour strike from 6am on Monday 21 October to 6am on Wednesday 23 October The strikes are planned to take place… Read more »
Sharon Kaur-White had just started her new role at Colchester Hospital when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Landing the role was significant for Sharon, who had lived with agoraphobia and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) for the previous six months after being involved in a road traffic accident. Now, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and… Read more »
Anyone with an interest in healthcare is being invited to join East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) for its annual members’ meeting on 30 October. The meeting will focus on major investment taking place at Clacton Hospital, including the Community Diagnostic Centre and other improvement work. Initiatives to address health inequalities will… Read more »
A devoted grandmother has shared her experiences of living with a debilitating and life-changing illness so that others with symptoms can get help early. Lesley Berry (pictured) was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by Ipswich and Papworth hospitals in June 2020 after suffering with coughs and increased breathlessness for more than a year. Like… Read more »
It was a long and difficult six-year journey before Natasha and Kieran Lawler could welcome baby Olive into the world. Having been told they only had a 5% chance of conceiving naturally, the couple began a rollercoaster ride through several rounds of IVF fertility treatment and heartache that involved a miscarriage and loss. But on… Read more »
Denise Jackson had smoked 40 cigarettes every day for more than 40 years, but a diagnosis of lung disease was the kick-start she needed to try to quit. The 66-year-old was admitted to Colchester Hospital following months of chest infections and pneumonia. Doctors then told her she had lung disease and stopping smoking would be… Read more »
Update: 12.45pm – We’re happy to say the phone lines are now back up and running. Thank you for your patience and for bearing with us. We are having some technical difficulties with the phone lines at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals today, Wednesday 2 October. You may find that your calls to the hospitals are not… Read more »
A Wivenhoe couple who have already raised more than £20,000 for Colchester Hospital in their baby son’s memory have organised a book-themed fundraiser to boost the total still further. Andrew Foster and Catherine Alport will host the inaugural “Rycroft Reads” event at the Nottage Institute on Wivenhoe Quay on Friday 4 October. It will feature… Read more »
The families and carers of people living with dementia are being invited to a new communication group where they can get expert tips and advice to help support their loved ones. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s (ESNEFT) community speech and language team will be offering strategies and resources to help families and… Read more »
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is encouraging people to add their name to the organ donor register to celebrate its 30th birthday. The Trust has joined forces with NHS Blood and Transplant to urge people to register their decision during Organ Donation Week, which runs until Sunday 29 September. The call… Read more »
People living in Tendring will be able to apply for one of 100 new apprenticeships being created in the area. The apprenticeships are being offered across a range of organisations, from healthcare providers, social care, retail, finance, construction and admin. They’ll be across local businesses and other organisations in the Tendring area. The programme will… Read more »