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National Data Opt-Out East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of many organisations working in the health and care system to improve care for patients and the public. Whenever you use a health or care service, such as attending Accident & Emergency or using community care services, important information about you is… Read more »
Felixstowe Port Users Association (FPUA) has donated £5,000 to Ipswich Hospital to thank the diabetes service for the care it provides. The association chose Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity to benefit from its latest Christmas ball, after committee member Ian Taylor’s daughter Matilda, who is better known as Tilly, was diagnosed with type one diabetes… Read more »
Patients at risk of falling in east Suffolk can now get help for a wide variety of health, social and wellbeing issues in a single place. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s (ESNEFT) Woodbridge Holistic Assessment Team (WHAT) has launched the one-stop clinic to bring holistic care closer to home. Taking place monthly,… Read more »
ESNEFT will be moving endoscopy procedures at Colchester Hospital to continue our Big Builds programme, helping us to improve patient care. From Monday 12 February, endoscopy services will be moving to different areas onsite and in the community. There will be changes in location for patients having endoscopy procedures as part of an overnight stay… Read more »
Imaging of your pelvis at ESNEFT If you are aged between 12 and 55 and are coming for an X-ray or scan where your pelvic area may be exposed to radiation, the radiographer will ask you to fill in a form. This form is given to ALL patients in this group. As radiographers, it is… Read more »
The families of children with serious and complex health conditions can now receive extra care and support after Ipswich Hospital welcomed its first Roald Dahl nurse specialist. Lucy Broom (pictured), who was previously a junior sister on the children’s ward, took up the brand new role at the start of this year. It has been… Read more »
When Tracey Holland went for a routine research appointment at Ipswich Hospital’s Research Unit she didn’t realise she was having a stroke. She apologised for having a twitchy eye, but the research nurses at her appointment realised immediately Tracey might be showing signs of a stroke. The 59-year-old said: “My eye was a bit funny that… Read more »
When birth doesn’t go to plan Sometimes, your birth experience doesn’t go as you wanted or expected it to. The ESNEFT birth reflections service is a team of experienced midwives who can provide information about your care, whilst acknowledging your thoughts and concerns. You may find it useful to email our Ipswich birth reflections service,… Read more »
This year has seen the NHS hit its 75th year, and we’ve marked it in many ways throughout 2023, with Park Runs, big tea events, lighting up our buildings in blue as well as sharing the work of teams at the county shows. We even had live coverage from our emergency department by the BBC… Read more »
Welcome to working at ESNEFT Congratulations on your new role at Team ESNEFT. We know starting a new job is a big step and there’s lots of information to take on board. Here we bring together the information you’ll need to get started. Watch a welcome video from our Chief Executive Nick Hulme – The… Read more »
Additional equipment which helps to reduce discomfort for patients who are being treated for cancer is now available at Ipswich Hospital thanks to the generosity of a local business. Whip Street Motors Ltd, which is a regular supporter of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, has donated £2,680 for extra air gloves to be used in… Read more »
The second phase of a multi-million pound redevelopment of the children’s department at Ipswich Hospital has opened its doors. The work has seen an extension built, along with a new treatment room, dedicated two-bed high dependency bay and calming and relaxing sanctuary room for young patients experiencing mental health difficulties. Parts of the new inpatient… Read more »