Hospital archive resources
Organising for a patient to meet their idol is just part of Val’s day-to-day role as a cancer clinical nurse specialist (CNS). Val Nicholson, who works at Ipswich Hospital, said the varied role includes so much when it comes to caring for a patient. It’s not just about treatment, but means supporting the patient and… Read more »
Wendy Radford didn’t know she had high cholesterol when she had a stroke leaving her severely ill ten years ago. Although the 62-year-old can now walk again, the risk of another stroke meant Wendy was happy to sign up to a research study at Colchester Hospital looking into new treatment options to lower her cholesterol… Read more »
Air cleaning machines are helping to reduce risks of infections on wards and clinical areas at ESNEFT. We’ve introduced 200 of the air filtration units – also known as air scrubbers – across clinical areas at Ipswich Hospital, Colchester Hospital, Clacton Hospital and community hospitals in east Suffolk. The portable machines suck in air and… Read more »
A grateful husband has thanked staff at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) for the care they gave his much-loved wife by presenting them with £26,500 raised in her memory. Keely Barton (pictured below) was 53 when she died on 1 February after being diagnosed with breast cancer eight and a half… Read more »
More than 150 NHS Reservists are now supporting staff at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) to help provide the best possible experience for patients. The new recruits include staff fulfilling clinical roles, such as nurses and therapists, as well as ward helpers, who carry out tasks such as serving meals and… Read more »
Moving from marketing to pharmacy isn’t an obvious career path, but one Kemi Mafo has made happen within just six months thanks to a new training academy at ESNEFT. Kemi was working as an online customer service agent at a marketing company in Colchester, but was interested in a complete career change. When she saw… Read more »
We’re experiencing some technical difficulties with the phone lines at Colchester Hospital. Our teams are working on the issue and we hope to resolve the problem as soon as possible. Thanks for bearing with us. If you’ve been unable to get through for a virtual appointment please be reassured we will continue to try to… Read more »
Thrill seekers with a head for heights are being offered the rare chance to abseil down one of Ipswich’s tallest buildings when Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s extreme abseil returns this July. The iconic event gives daredevils the chance to take to the dizzying heights of the 135-foot maternity tower at Ipswich Hospital and enjoy… Read more »
Junior doctors will go on strike for 96 hours across England from 7am on Tuesday to 7am on Saturday (11 to 15 April). We are committed to keeping disruption to services to a minimum. Our focus is on providing safe care for patients who need urgent and emergency services, and those receiving inpatient care in… Read more »
Colleagues in our operating theatres at Colchester Hospital have introduced a range of innovative measures to reduce their environmental impact – including stopping the use of a highly-polluting greenhouse gas. An energy-efficient patient warming system called ‘HotDog’, stopping the use of the anaesthetic gas desflurane and moving to recyclable trays for medicines have all been… Read more »
The latest collection of colourful artwork which has been created by an inspirational 14-year-old alongside celebrities such as Ed Sheeran, Joe Lycett and Grayson Perry will go on display in Colchester tomorrow (Saturday 1 April). Around 250 brand new pieces by Noah (pictured below), who is also known as Background Bob, will be showcased at… Read more »
NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard visited Ipswich Hospital on Friday to meet teams and officially open the new Breast Care Centre. The centre opened to patients earlier this year and the modern environment and equipment has transformed patient experience. Amanda met staff and fundraisers who helped the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s Blossom Appeal for… Read more »