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Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity supports East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s vision to continue improving the patient experience and being an outstanding provider of health services.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS foundation trust in the East of England. It runs Colchester Hospital in Colchester, Essex and Ipswich Hospital in Ipswich, Suffolk, as well as several smaller community hospitals in the surrounding area.
The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) provides services to children and young people aged 0-25 years who are experiencing social, behavioural, emotional and mental health difficulties.
The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for Suffolk and East Essex. This function is commonly referred to as ‘commissioning’.
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Staff anger as lower-paid hospital workers face steeper parking increases at Ipswich Hospital
According to staff, lower-paid workers at Ipswich Hospital will see parking charges rise by up to 226%, while consultants face just a 2.9% increase.News
Hospital parking charges to rise by up to 54% at Ipswich Hospital
Patients and visitors to Ipswich Hospital face significant increases in parking charges from November, with some fees rising by more than 50%. The highest increase will see the cost of parking for up to 8 hours jump from £6.50 to £10.News
NHS complaints in Suffolk and North East Essex rise by nearly a quarter
New figures show that more than 2,000 formal complaints were made against NHS services in Suffolk and North East Essex last year. The 23% increase mirrors a national trend that has hit record levels.News
Multi-vehicle crash causing major delays on A12 between Capel St Mary and East Bergholt
Emergency services are dealing with a multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned lorry on the A12 northbound between Capel St Mary and East Bergholt, with motorists facing significant delays.News
Scabies cases surge in Suffolk hospitals amidst falling vaccination rate concerns
New figures reveal that dozens of patients were diagnosed with scabies after visiting A&E services at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust last year.News
Government responds to special educational needs concerns in Suffolk
The Department for Education has outlined measures to address "widespread failings" in Suffolk's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services following questions from Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer.News
University of Suffolk dental project receives national recognition
A University of Suffolk dental initiative has been highly commended at the NHS Parliamentary Awards, highlighting its innovative approach to providing NHS dental services in Suffolk and North East Essex.News
Health minister dodges meeting request on north Ipswich GP expansion plans
Health minister Stephen Kinnock has sidestepped a request to meet with Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer about expediting plans to expand primary care services in north Ipswich and surrounding villages.News
Diabetes cases among young people in Suffolk rise by a third
The number of under-40s with type 2 diabetes in Suffolk and north east Essex has increased by 34% since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, new NHS figures reveal.News
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott calls for urgent action on local mental health services
During a Westminster Hall debate yesterday, Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, raised serious concerns about the quality of care provided by the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT).News
Plans for new Cardinal Medical Practice 'super surgery' are scrapped in major blow for 30,000 patients
Health bosses and council officials are going back to the drawing board after plans for a new £7.5m Cardinal Medical Practice 'super surgery' in northwest Ipswich were scrapped due to "rising costs".News
Forty new ambulances to boost region's emergency services this winter
The East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) will add 40 new ambulances to its fleet by December, enhancing emergency response capabilities in Ipswich and the surrounding areas.News
Community awaits police update following rescue operation at Ipswich waterfront
Residents are waiting for news after emergency services conducted a lengthy rescue operation at the town's waterfront on Wednesday.News
Couple's 'miracle baby' arrives after six-year fertility struggle
After years of heartache and treatment, and with no more embryos remaining, Natasha and Kieran Lawler welcomed their 'miracle' daughter Olive into the world.News
Hospital admissions for obesity fall in Suffolk, bucking national trend
Suffolk saw a 10% decrease in hospital admissions related to obesity last year, contrary to the national trend, which showed an 8% increase across England.News
Grandmother shares story of living with rare lung disease, praises Ipswich Hospital
Lesley Berry, 74, hopes her story will encourage others with symptoms to seek early medical help after being diagnosed with a rare and serious lung condition in 2020.News
Colour Run raises £22,000 for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity
Around 400 people participated in the Colour Run event at Christchurch Park on Saturday, raising over £22,000 for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).News
Record number of ADHD medication prescriptions in Suffolk and North East Essex
A record 5,886 patients in Suffolk and North East Essex were prescribed ADHD medication last year, nearly triple the number from eight years ago.News
Junior doctor strikes led to nearly 15,000 rescheduled appointments at local NHS trust
Since December 2022, almost 15,000 appointments have been rescheduled due to strikes at the East Suffolk and North Essex Trust as junior doctors vote to accept a new pay deal.News
Black people in Suffolk are 3.5 times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act
Hundreds of people were detained under the Mental Health Act in Suffolk and North East Essex last year, with significant racial disparities evident in the figures.News
New cancer study gives Ipswich patients more control over care
Ipswich Hospital is offering head and neck cancer patients a chance to participate in a research study that could reduce hospital visits and increase control over their care.News
Autism diagnosis waiting times in Suffolk soar, new figures show
The number of children waiting for an autism diagnosis in Suffolk has increased dramatically since 2019, according to new NHS Digital figures.News
Number of children accessing mental health support triples in five years
NHS figures show a sharp rise in young people accessing mental health services in Suffolk, mirroring a national trend experts say is driven by pandemic impacts and societal pressures.News
NHS waiting lists in East Suffolk and North Essex Trust continue to grow
In July, almost 100,000 patients were waiting for routine treatment at East Suffolk and North Essex Trust, and thousands faced long delays for key procedures.News
Fewer hospital beds available than before the Covid-19 pandemic
According to new NHS England data, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has seen a reduction in available overnight hospital beds compared to pre-pandemic levels.News
Hospital charity launches £100,000 appeal to ensure no one dies alone
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity has launched the Butterfly Appeal to raise £100,000 annually for its end-of-life care service. The initiative aims to ensure no patient dies alone and provide support for families.News
University dental project shortlisted for national NHS award
A pioneering dental service in Suffolk has been recognised for its innovative approach to tackling oral health inequality in Suffolk.News
Ipswich Hospital to use AI to help detect fractures
Artificial intelligence is being used to scan X-rays and identify potential bone fractures at Ipswich Hospital, aiming to speed up diagnosis and treatment.News
Police report success with new mental health response policy
Suffolk Constabulary says its "Right Care, Right Person" approach has reduced unnecessary callouts and improved response times.News
One in seven with severe mental illness miss crucial health checks in Ipswich
New figures show 14% of people with severe mental illnesses in Ipswich and East Suffolk don't receive all their required annual health checks.News
Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, issues statement on Cardinal Medical Practice
Following our investigation into Cardinal Medical Practice, Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, has followed Jack Abbott by calling for urgent action as the practice continues to struggle three years after its formation.News
A&E waiting times improve but fall just short of national targets
The latest data from the NHS reveals that 74% of A&E patients were seen within 4 hours at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, falling just short of national targets.News
Nearly 89,000 patients awaiting routine treatment in East Suffolk & North Essex
The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is facing growing waiting lists, with almost 89,000 patients waiting for non-urgent elective operations or treatment at the end of June.News
From horses to healthcare: An unconventional career journey
Harriet Aitchison, 35, has swapped her riding boots for scrubs in a career change that's taken her from the stables to the wards of Ipswich Hospital.News
Cardinal Medical Practice: Three years on, have over 30,000 Ipswich patients been let down?
Three years after its controversial formation and more than two years after a Care Quality Commission inspection found the practice "requires improvement," our investigation reveals persistent issues and a practice that still appears to be struggling to meet patient needs.News
Colour run to splash Christchurch Park with fundraising fun
Ipswich residents can join a vibrant charity event next month, as Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity hosts a colour run in Christchurch Park.News
Local cancer patients report lack of GP support
One in five cancer patients at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust said they didn't receive adequate support from their GP practice during treatment, according to new NHS England figures.News
New radiotherapy fund launched to enhance local cancer care
A new fund aims to improve patient experience in radiotherapy at Ipswich Hospital and celebrates the career of Suzanne Isherwood, the long-serving Head of Radiotherapy.News
"Magic bullet" cancer treatment now available to Ipswich residents at Colchester Hospital
A specialist treatment for patients with rare neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) is now being offered at Colchester Hospital. The "magic bullet" therapy was previously only available in London or Cambridge.News
New £9.1m surgical hub opens at Ipswich Hospital
A state-of-the-art £9.1 million surgical hub has opened its doors at Ipswich Hospital, offering advanced keyhole surgery capabilities. The development aims to reduce patient recovery times and increase treatment capacity.News
Junior doctors set for further strike action over pay dispute
Junior doctors across the NHS will strike from 27 June to 2 July over a pay dispute with the Government, potentially impacting hospital services.News