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Today’s NHS statement announcing the death of patients who had tested positive for COVID-19 includes 17 deaths of patients at Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals. Fourteen of the deaths were at Ipswich Hospital and three were at Colchester Hospital. This is the first time any deaths at Ipswich Hospital have been announced and they cover a… Read more »
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust said: “We can confirm that sadly, two patients, one in their 90’s, and one in their 70’s both of whom had underlying health conditions, have passed away at Colchester Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19. “Our thoughts and condolences remain with the… Read more »
Patients with cancer can access support when they need it thanks to a new dedicated helpline being launched by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) this week. The ESNEFT Cancer Support Helpline is for anyone with a cancer diagnosis who has questions about their care and has been developed in response to… Read more »
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust said: “We can confirm that sadly, three patients, one in their 90’s, and one in their 70’s both of whom had underlying health conditions, together with another patient in their early 80’s who did not have underlying health conditions, have passed away… Read more »
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust said: “We can confirm that, sadly, two patients, one in their 70’s and the other in their 80’s who both had underlying health conditions, have passed away at Colchester Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19. “Our thoughts and condolences remain with… Read more »
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive, for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust, said: “We can today confirm that sadly, two patients, one in their late 70s and one in their late 50s, who both had underlying health conditions have passed away at Colchester Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19. “Our thoughts and condolences remain with… Read more »
In line with national guidance we have made changes to visiting arrangements at our hospitals to protect our staff, patients and their families during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There is some additional guidance for our Maternity departments, which covers Colchester Hospital, Ipswich Hospital and Clacton Hospital with immediate effect. Only pregnant women (the patient) may… Read more »
Nick Hulme, Chief Executive at East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust, said: “Today we are announcing more changes to our visiting arrangements on all our hospital sites. “Sadly, in line with the national guidance from the government on social distancing and social isolation, visiting is suspended. The only exceptional circumstances where one visitor… Read more »
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 »