East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT)
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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