Hospital archive resources
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive, for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust: “We can confirm that sadly, two patients in their 80’s who had underlying health conditions have passed away at ESNEFT. They had tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”… Read more »
With the support of NHS England and NHS Improvement we are now offering video consultations to some of our patients. This forms part of our response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The decision to offer this type of appointment will be made by a medical professional depending on your individual care needs. If you… Read more »
A message to our patients and their families from Nick Hulme, Chief Executive Thank you for your patience as our hospital teams work to keep everyone safe during this unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are taking steps to make sure we are fully prepared and have all the beds, staff and equipment available to help… Read more »
Changes to our visitor policy to protect all of the people we care for as the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) develops. From tomorrow (Tuesday 17 March) we are introducing the following visiting restrictions at Colchester and Ipswich hospitals, and our community hospitals: One visitor per adult patient at a time A partner and birthing partner… Read more »
It’s always good to know you’re getting things right, but the team on Ipswich Hospital’s Children’s Ward are not just doing that, they are outstanding. When a child is seriously ill or injured it is a hugely worrying time and the weight of fear and stress on a family is significant. They have to be… Read more »
A group which uses people’s first-hand experiences to improve services for patients who are receiving care for cancer is appealing for more members to join its ranks so that it can continue to make a difference in the future. ESNEFT’s Cancer Services User Group (CSUG) would like to hear from people who have received treatment… Read more »
Cancer patients and their loved ones can now start to benefit from more than just medical support and treatment at Colchester Hospital. The Cancer Wellbeing Centre has been built in a quiet lakeside location close to the main hospital building so people can access its services in a peaceful area of calm away from… Read more »
By March 2020, the health service – including East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust – must comply with NHS Digital’s new national data opt-out policy. This means that patients can choose whether their confidential information is used for research and planning. If you do not want your information to be used in this… Read more »
A Colchester hospital patient has become the first person in the world to receive the world’s most advanced heart implant that doctors have likened to as having a “paramedic in your pocket”. David Southworth (pictured, below), who has heart failure, was fitted with the Medtronic Cobalt implant by ESNEFT consultant cardiologist Dr Duncan Field. It can communicate with… Read more »
Patients, carers and the public have been invited to the next meeting of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s (ESNEFT) Council of Governors on Thursday (5 March). During the meeting, the governors will hear more about the results of the recent NHS staff survey, as well as the way the trust is performing… Read more »
People in Suffolk and Essex are being invited to a series of meetings where they can share their views on a proposal to create a new centre at Colchester Hospital for patients who need planned orthopaedic surgery such as hip and knee replacements. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), which runs Colchester… Read more »
The NHS in Suffolk and Essex is inviting people to share their views on a proposal to create an elective care centre in Colchester for patients who need planned orthopaedic surgery, such as hip and knee replacements. The centre would be built on the Colchester Hospital site on Turner Road. Its benefits would include: a… Read more »