Hospital archive resources
Three weeks ago life changed for teenager Fred. He suddenly fell ill, was admitted to Ipswich Hospital and lost his memories. But inspirational Fred has discovered a world of NHS friends in hospital and his story will warm your heart. The 16-year-old is a patient on the seventh floor and his room overlooks the building… Read more »
A call out is being made for former health and care staff across Suffolk and north East Essex to register their interest in becoming an NHS reservist. There are a wide range of opportunities available, including assisting people who are being discharged from hospital or as part of the ongoing NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme. Anyone… Read more »
The next meeting of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s (ESNEFT) Council of Governors takes place on Thursday 7 April. During the meeting, the governors will look at performance at the Trust, which runs Colchester and Ipswich hospitals as well as a range of community health services. Governors will also receive an… Read more »
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) and Suffolk New College have joined forces to make it easier for students to take the first steps into a fulfilling healthcare career. The partnership will see ESNEFT and Suffolk New College pool their expertise and resources to train the next generation of NHS staff before… Read more »
Most ward visiting is being suspended in all hospitals run by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) from Wednesday 23 March. This is due to the increasing number of patients with COVID-19 in the Trust’s hospitals, following a rapid rise in the number of infections in the community. COVID-19 is also impacting staffing at the Trust…. Read more »
The Outpatient Eye Clinic at Ipswich Hospital is being refurbished to create more treatment rooms and improve patient experience. The clinic is visited by tens of thousands of outpatients every year. This £1.8million upgrade will improve the use of space – making more useful clinical areas and resulting in less to-ing and fro-ing for patients… Read more »
New equipment which helps breast cancer patients visualise and focus on their breathing during radiotherapy treatment has arrived at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). The breath hold technique has been used at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals for many years. But now it is being supported by a new visual coaching device… Read more »
The number of people who can visit a patient together in hospitals run by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is being increased for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with new national guidance, two people will be able to visit a patient at their… Read more »
Patients have praised the support they’ve received from cancer nurse specialists during their diagnosis and treatment. With expertise and knowledge, cancer specialist nurses (CNS) are able to offer support and information for patients from their diagnosis through to treatment, being able to advocate for them and explain each stage and what each treatment means. Patricia… Read more »
A fresh approach to leadership is now in place in the Maternity Service at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). This includes a new role to increase the support available to staff, parents and babies. Four new appointments will work across all ESNEFT sites. This includes Director of Midwifery Ros Bullen-Bell, head… Read more »
Local people have been digging deep in their pockets to help us fundraise for a new Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital. And now it’s time for the digging to start for real. Teams today began the building work on the new multimillion pound treatment centre. As our photos show, staff and patients joined the… Read more »
The first ESNEFT patient to receive a new antibody for COVID-19 has spoken of her relief at being able to have the treatment when she caught the virus. Tracey Reinman lives with Crohn’s disease. The condition means she’s extremely vulnerable and has spent much of the last two years feeling “terrified” of catching COVID-19. Although… Read more »