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Did you know a team of dedicated midwives are bringing new life into the world on the Sunshine Coast? Whether you’re giving birth at Clacton’s Coastal Birthing Unit, or at home, its team of midwives are on hand to support and care for low risk women and their babies. There are 15 midwives, nine healthcare… Read more »
As part of the work to redevelop the main entrance at Colchester Hospital, the toilets in the existing main reception are now closed – these were on the left hand side of the corridor approaching the Pharmacy counter. The nearest available public toilets are now at the end of the T-junction, where the main corridor… Read more »
Patients receiving treatment for breast cancer at Ipswich Hospital are now able to take part in special sessions to help them stay active, enjoy a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight. Ten courses have been organised to help people who are having treatment to manage their weight effectively, in turn reducing the chance that… Read more »
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is giving people the chance to learn vital skills which could help them save a life on World Restart a Heart Day. Staff at Colchester Hospital will hold three cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training sessions on Wednesday 16 October. The hour-long courses will give the public the… Read more »
Urgent care for minor injuries and illnesses will be delivered differently in north east Essex from tomorrow, October 1. People will be able to access care at Colchester through a dedicated area based at the hospital, as well as Clacton and Harwich. It means the walk-in centre, based in the Primary Care Centre building in… Read more »
The Maternity building at Ipswich Hospital is one of the town’s most iconic buildings. Work starts today which will give it essential repairs and also a new look (see artist’s impression). It is not just a makeover – the building work is essential. The work includes a coating (it is not cladding) and it’s no… Read more »
A research thesis written by a Colchester Hospital oncologist has been named as the University of Cambridge’s best-written clinical thesis. Dr M.B. Mukesh’s thesis on the advancement of radiotherapy in breast cancer patients, won the university’s Ralph Noble award for 2017/18. The 40,000-word document was researched and crafted over six years and his findings have… Read more »
They look at blood, urine, faeces and other bodily fluids to diagnose illnesses, monitor treatment and help patients manage long-term conditions such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Almost all inpatients, half of emergency department (ED) patients, and one-third of outpatients will have biochemistry tests during their healthcare encounter. It is estimated that 60 –… Read more »
Ipswich Hospital’s teenage and young adult cancer nurse specialist is now able to access extra training and funding to further improve care thanks to a new partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust. Dan Jolley’s nursing role has been adopted by the charity, giving him access to additional resources, advice and education while opening up a wider… Read more »
Sugar Baby Love by the Rubettes was at number and was a regular on the turntables as John Alborough began his love affair with hospital radio on 16 May 1974. Over 2,000 shows later, ‘Alborough Festival’ remains a popular feature with the patients at Ipswich Hospital – John broadcasting his programme once a week from… Read more »
Mums-to-be who are being induced can now relax in homely and comfortable surroundings while they wait to have their baby following the opening of a dedicated suite at Ipswich Hospital. The new induction of labour suite has been created alongside the Brook Birth Centre on the second floor of the maternity block. Called the… Read more »
A heart monitor which sits under the skin and talks to a smartphone has been fitted to a patient at Colchester Hospital for the first time. These devices mean patients can be monitored at home so they won’t need to come into hospital for check-ups. Gerald Brown (67) from Clacton will be able to use… Read more »