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Thank you to our colleagues at Babergh District Council for the following media release. Babergh District Council chairman, Cllr Kathryn Grandon, has presented a cheque for more than £12k to her chosen charity, the Blossom Appeal. During her term as chairman, Cllr Grandon hosted a charity ball at the Royal Hospital School welcoming almost 200… Read more »
Struggling to walk and having to plan how he travelled to work has made life very difficult for Matt Farrell. With arthritis in his right knee, the pain had become so crippling he was finding day-to-day activities, like walking his two dogs Alfie and Banjo, were difficult. But robotic-assisted knee surgery at Colchester Hospital to… Read more »
Two friends will put one foot in front of the other 25,000 times when they take on two half marathons to raise vital funds to support patients receiving end of life care at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). Karen Hobbs and Abi Shirley will tackle the Colchester Half Marathon on 21… 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 »
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 »
Patients with conditions which have left them unable to have MRI scans in the past can now access the valuable tests under anaesthesia thanks to new equipment in place at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). The specialist anaesthetic system, called a Drager Fabius® MRI, is now in use at Colchester Hospital… Read more »
Tests for epilepsy Tests and investigations help us to identify what type of epilepsy a child or young person has. The tests include: electroencephalogram (EEG) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) genetic testing There are videos for you and your child to watch together if you would like to be informed about the process. EEG videos and… Read more »
Death Certification and the Process We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends who have lost a loved one both within the community and whilst they were a patient in our Trust. You may have many questions concerning what happens next. We have a dedicated team of Medical Examiner’s Officers who are here… Read more »
A well-respected choir which brings together keen amateur singers and NHS staff is celebrating its 10th anniversary by performing some much-loved favourites during a special charity concert. Ipswich Hospital Community Choir was set up in January 2013 following a rise in the popularity of workplace choirs spearheaded by TV choirmaster Gareth Malone. More than 70… Read more »
Job vacancies and opportunities at our new orthopaedic centre ESNEFT’s state of the art centre for planned orthopaedic surgery will open in Colchester in August 2024 and will be one of the largest centres of its kind in Europe. With eight new theatres and more than 70 beds we aim to operate on more than… Read more »
Calm, compassionate people with excellent listening skills are being encouraged to join a team of specialist volunteers who offer vital support to end-of-life patients at Colchester Hospital. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is appealing for new faces to join its Butterfly Volunteers, who play a crucial role by providing comfort to… Read more »