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Raedwald day surgery unit Most day surgery procedures are carried out in the Raedwald Day Surgery Unit, in the landmark Garrett Anderson Centre. The unit has four operating theatres, 18 single adult day surgery trolley cubicles, a six-bay post anaesthetic recovery suite and a recovery lounge for minor operation patients. Children are treated in a… Read more »
Anticoagulant monitoring This service is provided at Ipswich Hospital only. Anticoagulants are medicines that help prevent blood clots. We give them to people at a high risk of getting clots, to reduce their chances of having a stroke or a heart attack. We monitor patients who are on anticoagulants such as Warfarin. You can contact… Read more »
Breast services at ESNEFT We work as a team to offer diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of breast problems. These include: breast lumps breast skin changes nipple problems including nipple discharge breast pain diagnosis and treatment of benign breast conditions diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer male breast problems high risk family history…. Read more »
Clinics and departments at Ipswich Hospital If the number you need is not listed below, please phone the main hospital switchboard on 01473 712 233. Clinic Telephone Number Location Admission Prevention Service 01473 704 259 Anaesthesia 01473 702 016 Andrology (Semen Testing) (Cambridge no.) 01223 349 017 Gynaecology clinic, first floor, central zone Antenatal Clinic 01473… Read more »
Falls prevention service at ESNEFT Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if they have a long-term health condition. Falls are a common, but often overlooked, cause of injury. Around 1 in 3 adults over 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year,… Read more »
Heart conditions service at ESNEFT In this department we deal with anything to do with your heart: Chest pain Breathlessness Palpitations or faints Some conditions we treat include: heart attacks angina heart failure heart valve disease high blood pressure high cholesterol You may be seen by one of our specialist nurses who run clinics for:… Read more »
Five Rivers Vascular Unit Five Rivers, our Regional Vascular Surgery Unit provides services for patients in North Essex and Suffolk. We focus on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the circulatory system. We cater for a population of over 850,000 for patients requiring a whole range of vascular treatments, both as an emergency… Read more »
Ear, nose and throat services at ESNEFT We provide care for patients with general ear, nose and throat problems, including: neck lumps cancers of the head and neck area tear duct problem facial skin lesions balance and hearing disorders snoring and sleep apnoea ENT allergy problems salivary gland diseases voice disorders. For more information about… Read more »
Joint inflammation service at ESNEFT We help patients with many rheumatic conditions. These include: tendonitis (inflammation of a tendon) osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis gout polymyalgia There are over 200 forms of rheumatic disease. Over nine million people in the UK have some form of arthritis. We work with other medical teams to support our patients. These… Read more »
Equality, diversity and inclusion at ESNEFT Equality Diversity and Inclusion is rooted in the Human Rights Act (1998) and the Equality Act (2010). The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Agenda ensures that the Trust fulfils its Statutory and Public Equality Duty, that all staff and patients are treated in a fair and equitable manner, with dignity… Read more »
Emergency eye care If you need emergency eye care please contact your GP or your optician or optometrist. They will examine your eye and may decide to refer you on to us. The information about your eye condition that they send to us is vital to help us to determine the urgency of your eye… Read more »
Stroke services at ESNEFT We provide stroke services for patients at both Colchester and Ipswich hospitals. If you or someone with you has had a stroke it is very important that treatment is received as quickly as possible. How to tell if someone is having a stroke You can recognise a stroke by using the FAST… Read more »