Hospital archive resources
A report has been published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection of some services at Ipswich Hospital. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), which runs the hospital, acknowledges and welcomes the CQC’s feedback. The inspection, in September 2025, focused on medical care (including older people’s care) and urgent and… Read more »
A gardening project is helping patients with balance and mobility issues stay well longer. The Stow Lodge-based group works with people that have had falls and strokes. It also helps patients living with other medical issues and includes a 91-year-old. The project was launched by the Stowmarket Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT). Patients go there after… Read more »
An Ipswich Hospital therapeutic radiographer has inspired a book for primary school children. Jemma Yarnton-Peacock found there was little written about Allied Health Professions (AHP) – of which radiography is one – for five and six-year-olds. So, after doing her own research, she approached Matt King who wrote and illustrated a book about AHPs, which… Read more »
Beata Mancinelli arrived in the UK with £20 in her back pocket. She couldn’t speak English and didn’t know anyone. But Beata’s determination has driven her from working as a hotel chambermaid to becoming one of ESNEFT’s developing leaders. Beata was 19 when she travelled from Poland to England in 2010. Her plan was spend… Read more »
A new Chair has been announced for the Trust Board. Tracy Dowling will begin her role as Chair on Monday 9 March 2026. Tracy began her NHS career as an allied health professional and worked as a radiographer in London hospitals before moving into management and senior leadership roles. Tracy has more than 20 years… Read more »
A pensioner celebrated his birthday with a ground-breaking eye procedure – the first of its kind in Europe – at Colchester Hospital It was the best present William Ewers (82) could have wished for, as he no longer needs eyedrops, following the glaucoma operation. The Frinton-on-Sea resident had the operation on New Year’s Eve –… Read more »
Devoted carers have shared how a support group set up by specialist nurses at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is helping them to help their loved ones with motor neurone disease (MND). Run by MND nurse specialist Emma Mazerolle and MND family care coordinator Natasha Goodger, the Colchester-based group offers carers… Read more »
It’s the time of year where there are a lot of bugs around, so here are some ways to avoid getting ill or spreading an infection to others. Infections spread quickly this time of year, and we’d like to avoid our patients catching something else to worry about. A lot of infections spread through contact… Read more »
Family and friends are being asked to support their loved ones when they are ready to leave hospital. During the winter months our hospitals experience higher demand than usual. When a patient is ready to be discharged, their family plays an important role in helping them get home as quickly as possible. Chief Nurse Catherine… Read more »
A message for our patients Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) in England will be taking part in strike action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22 December. We have tried and tested plans in place to manage industrial action at ESNEFT. There may be some disruption, though, for our… Read more »
Hundreds of young people from Ipswich and east Suffolk learnt more about the range of NHS career opportunities available to them. More than 500 students visited the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) careers fair at Trinity Park, in Ipswich this week. Organised by the Trust that runs Ipswich Hospital, as well… Read more »
Illnesses like colds, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and norovirus (which causes sickness and diarrhoea) increase during the winter months. Flu cases are currently increasing and are likely to peak in the coming weeks. These viruses can be dangerous for our most poorly patients and also means that our colleagues may not be able to… Read more »