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Patients having robotic knee surgery at Colchester Hospital are being offered additional support through a specialist phone app. Extra videos from consultants, additional information about their surgery and support after the operation are some of the features included in the app offered to patients. Patients can also input their own information, such as their pain… Read more »
When Debbie Hollingsworth noticed blood in her urine, her GP referred her to Colchester Hospital. A CT scan discovered Debbie had two kidney stones and the best treatment would be to have them broken up so she could pass them. Rather than have an invasive procedure, Debbie was able to have lithotripsy treatment using a… Read more »
Young patients and their families can now receive care in bright, spacious and welcoming surroundings after the first phase of a multi-million pound redevelopment at Ipswich Hospital’s children’s department opened its doors. The extensive project has seen 14 clinic rooms, a phlebotomy room, medical day case unit, accessible toilet, themed reception, waiting area and parents’… Read more »
Patients receiving cancer care at Colchester and Ipswich hospitals are told about their diagnosis sensitively, given easy to understand information about treatment and offered financial support and help with side effects, according to the results of a national survey. The 2021 Cancer Patient Experience Survey gave 420 patients who are receiving care from East Suffolk… Read more »
Listening to patients is crucial when it comes to their care. But it’s not just during treatment that clinicians listen to patient feedback – it also provides valuable information for new research studies into certain conditions. That’s exactly what happened when Nicola Marsden developed Long COVID. Nicola became ill with COVID-19 in April 2020. Before… Read more »
New equipment which helps breast cancer patients visualise and focus on their breathing during radiotherapy treatment has arrived at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). The breath hold technique has been used at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals for many years. But now it is being supported by a new visual coaching device… Read more »
People who are being cared for in the hospitals run by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) are being given a new leaflet designed to spark conversations to help smooth their journey home after treatment. Called “We’re with you all the way”, the leaflet is packed full of information to help patients… Read more »
Giles Thorpe, Chief Nurse at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has thanked all of our communities for their patience and forbearance as temporary visiting restrictions come into place at all of the Trust’s hospitals. “We know how important visitors are for patients and it was a very difficult decision to take. The… Read more »
People affected by cancer will soon be able to access more specialist counselling, workshops and psychological therapy at Ipswich Hospital thanks to the generosity of local charities. The range of enhanced support services will be available to both patients and their families, and will include counselling, therapy for couples and relatives and workshops covering topics… Read more »
Patients at Ipswich Hospital are now able to relax to soothing lighting, music and projected images during their radiotherapy planning scan thanks to the generosity of local people. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has installed the new ambient lighting system in a specially-designed CT scanning room after receiving a £40,000 donation… Read more »
A handheld robotic device is helping surgeons at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) to map the inside of patients’ knees and accurately plan surgery before a single cut is made on the joint. The NAVIO robotic-assisted surgical device is hoped to improve outcomes – including faster recoveries – for patients having… Read more »
Pacemaker patients and people needing their heart monitored will soon be able to benefit from new drive-through services. People with pacemakers need to have their device checked regularly, usually at least once a year, but due to restrictions because of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it has been difficult to see patients face-to-face. Similar difficulties have occurred for… Read more »