Hospital archive resources
A grateful couple has pledged to continue raising vital charity funds in memory of their baby son after welcoming their new daughter to the world. Catherine Alport, from Wivenhoe, gave birth to Seraphina Rosemary Ava on 12 May. Her arrival forced dad Andrew Foster to abandon his plans to run the Leeds Marathon in memory… Read more »
This week is Volunteers’ Week (3 to 9 June). We’re marking it by shining a spotlight on two people who give up their time to support patients, visitors and staff across ESNEFT. Around 450 people currently volunteer with the Trust, and fulfil a wide variety of roles from ward support and clinic helpers to admin… Read more »
Cancer patients receiving care from East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) have been handed a £29,000 boost thanks to the generosity of a global shipping company. Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK) Ltd, also known as MSC UK, has raised £29,077 for the Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centres at Colchester and Ipswich hospitals. The… Read more »
When Clare Ruffell qualified as a nurse associate in 2021 she thought it was the start of an exciting new chapter. Clare, now 49, was working as a health care assistant on D’Arcy Ward at Colchester Hospital. She’d spent two years studying for the qualification while working full time. But then she started getting headaches… Read more »
A new community clinic will give patients the flexibility to book appointments to suit them and receive better one-to-one care. The Woodbridge Integrated Nursing Team (INT), based at Riduna Park, has converted an old office space into a clinic, featuring a gym, two nursing rooms and space for Suffolk County Council’s occupational therapy team. This… Read more »
More than £30,000 has been raised for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity after determined hikers trekked across the Suffolk and Essex countryside during the annual Hospital Hero Hike. It felt like spring had finally arrived on Saturday (4 May) as almost 200 people enjoyed the sunshine and warmer conditions whilst walking 21 miles between Ipswich… Read more »
Lewis Boreham, pictured below, joined the NHS as a shy and scared 19-year-old in 2020. He worked through the COVID-19 pandemic as a healthcare assistant. He’s now on his way to becoming a nurse. His vital role at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is what put him on the path to… Read more »
Excellence and innovation within maternity and neonatal services across Suffolk and north east Essex were recognised at the recent NHS East of England Perinatal Awards. The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board’s (ICB) Maternity and Neonatal Team scooped the Maternity Team of the Year Award for its work in bringing together partners… Read more »
Getech Ltd proudly chose Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity as its charity of the year in 2023 and raised £1,495. The company regularly give back to the community and had a busy year fundraising in support of The Children’s Appeal at Ipswich Hospital. Getech is a leading desktop services distributor and provider based in Ipswich…. Read more »
A patient with bone marrow cancer was able to join a research study offering the option of alternative drug treatment. The MajesTEC-9 study is looking at different drug options for multiple myeloma (MM) cancer. As part of the study, the patient was given a drug called Teclistamab, which is an antibody that binds to the… Read more »
A new, modern x-ray machine has been installed at Aldeburgh Hospital thanks to the generosity of local people. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) created the x-ray suite using a £320,000 gift to Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity from the Aldeburgh Hospital League of Friends. The new machine uses the latest digital… Read more »
Caroline Hyde was aware of bowel cancer. She’d followed Deborah James – also known as Bowel Babe – and her experience of being diagnosed, having treatment, and then sadly dying of the disease in June 2022. So when Caroline noticed blood in her poo and experienced pain, she was concerned she may have bowel cancer… Read more »