Hospital archive resources
The next generation of doctors have been given a hands-on look at what it takes to enjoy a career in medicine during a special event organised by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). A group of 48 aspiring doctors from schools across Suffolk and Essex took part in a careers day at… Read more »
The way patients and visitors get into the main Colchester Hospital building and Emergency Department is changing. The existing entrance to the main hospital building is closing from Wednesday, 26 June as part of the major redevelopment to transform and improve the front of the building, and while the work is carried out a temporary… Read more »
All ESNEFT patients can now receive potentially life-changing help to camouflage facial disfigurements, acne marks, scars, surgical wounds and other skin conditions following the expansion of our skin camouflage clinic. The clinic sees Allison Weston, maxillofacial and plastic surgery nurse specialist, teach patients how to apply special make-up to cover their scar or condition. It… Read more »
Mums-to-be who are receiving care from East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) are being given the chance to try out a new way of accessing ante-natal care which aims to encourage mutual support and help tackle isolation. Left to right:- midwives Carol Wells, Jess Rowland, Clair Barker, Helen Smith and support worker Laura… Read more »
Women are being given an opportunity to forget about the stress of cancer treatment and take some time for themselves to enjoy a different type of therapy. The Look Good Feel Better workshops at Colchester Hospital support women of all ages who have had, or are undergoing, cancer treatment following a diagnosis of any form… Read more »
Patients, carers and the public have been invited to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s (ESNEFT) next council of governors meeting, which takes place next Thursday (6 June). 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… Read more »
“I can’t say enough good words about it, it’s perfect.” That is what 74-year-old Alan Fowler has said about Colchester Hospital’s Time Garden. He has benefited from using the tranquil spot almost daily while he has been cared for on West Bergholt Ward. He has benefited from using the tranquil spot almost daily while he… Read more »
Specialist skin care (also known as dermatology) for people living in north east Essex will now be provided by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). Dermatology was previously provided in north east Essex by another provider, but started being run and delivered by ESNEFT from 15 May. Neill Moloney, managing director of… Read more »
If you are leaving Colchester Hospital by bus, please note that there will be a new temporary bus stop in place from midday on Saturday, 18 May. The bus stop will be across the road and to your left as you leave the main entrance and will temporarily replace the bus stops further up the… Read more »
A community nurse who works for ESNEFT has stressed the importance of good communication and education around dying as part of a campaign designed to get people talking about death. Charlotte Stanley, from the Woodbridge Community Nursing Team, has shared her thoughts during Dying Matters Awareness Week, which runs from 13 to 19 May. The… Read more »
Sugar Baby Love by the Rubettes was at number and was a regular on the turntables as John Alborough began his love affair with hospital radio on 16 May 1974. Over 2,000 shows later, ‘Alborough Festival’ remains a popular feature with the patients at Ipswich Hospital – John broadcasting his programme once a week from… Read more »
If you are coming to the Elmstead Day Unit at Colchester Hospital today between 1pm and 3pm, please allow extra time for your journey as there will be roadworks on site and a partial road closure. Please use the North Lodge entrance to get to Elmstead Day Unit.