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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.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.
Ipswich smoking rates fall to lowest level since records began
Fewer people in Ipswich smoke than ever before, with new figures showing that just 9.4% of adults now smoke – down from 13.7% last year.
Suffolk residents asked to shape future of local pharmacy services
Suffolk County Council wants to hear residents' views on local pharmacies and chemists as part of a major review that will help shape future healthcare services in the county.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.
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.
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.
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.
Suffolk Premium Bonds holders scoop over £8.2m in prizes this month
Suffolk residents have won over £8.2 million in Premium Bonds prizes this month, with thousands of bondholders scooping cash rewards.
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).