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Ipswich woman warns new endometriosis 'wonder drug' is 'selling people a dream'
A 30-year-old Ipswich woman has criticised the recent approval of a "groundbreaking" endometriosis treatment, claiming it's merely a repackaged version of existing therapies.
Lifesaving defibrillators installed at all Ipswich sheltered housing schemes
Ipswich Borough Council has installed public access defibrillators outside all 15 of its sheltered housing schemes, available for use 24/7.
Suffolk County Council launches VR solution for dementia care
A new virtual reality solution called Reverie aims to enhance the lives of people living with dementia in Suffolk.
A quarter of Ipswich five-year-olds have rotting teeth
New data reveals 24.8% of five-year-olds in Ipswich had dental decay in the 2023-24 academic year. It comes as the British Dental Association warns the NHS dentistry service "has effectively ceased to exist for millions" across the country.
Suffolk donors part of historic NHS plasma milestone
Blood donors from Suffolk are contributing to a major breakthrough as plasma medicines made in the UK reach NHS patients for the first time in a quarter century.
Royal seal of approval for Ipswich's answer to the NHS dental crisis
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester has seen first-hand how the University of Suffolk is taking on the region's dental care challenges.
NHS breast screening target met for first time in five years as Suffolk rates improve
Breast cancer screenings in Suffolk have increased by over 4,000 women in the past year, helping push national uptake back to the crucial 70% target level.
East Suffolk and North Essex outpaces national rise in hospital allergy admissions
Local NHS data shows a significant increase in emergency allergy treatments, as experts explore possible causes behind the growing trend.
Suffolk HPV vaccine uptake falls for second year
Only 83.1% of year 8 girls received the HPV jab in 2023-24, down from 84.7% the previous year.
97% of Ipswich and Colchester hospital beds occupied at the start of February
Almost every bed at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust was occupied in early February, with norovirus and bed blocking adding to capacity challenges.
Prescriptions soar for 'skinny jab' diabetes drug in Ipswich and East Suffolk
Prescriptions for semaglutide – dubbed the "skinny jab" – have more than doubled to 684 per month in Ipswich and East Suffolk, as health authorities introduce stricter rules for the diabetes drug's weight-loss use.
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Attwells Solicitors
An award-winning local law firm. Attwells is rated as "Excellent" on Review Solicitors and holds an impressive 4.8/5 on Feefo.