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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.
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.
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.
Suffolk sees surge in long-acting contraceptive use, mirroring national shift away from the pill
More than half of women in Suffolk using contraception opt for long-acting methods, new NHS data reveals. This trend mirrors a national shift away from the pill.
Free flu, COVID-19 and RSV jabs available to eligible Ipswich residents starting tomorrow
NHS England has announced that eligible residents in Ipswich can now book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The rollout aims to protect those most at risk ahead of winter.
Hospice bereavement walking group Walk On celebrates three-year milestone
St Elizabeth Hospice's bereavement support walking group, Walk On, is marking its third anniversary this month. Since its launch in September 2021, the group has covered 7,500 miles and consumed over 1,700 pieces of cake.
Fewer people in Ipswich are cycling weekly than before the pandemic
The number of people in Ipswich cycling at least once per week has decreased from 9.9% in 2022 to 7.1% in 2023, while Suffolk as a whole has maintained more stable levels, putting Ipswich below both county and national averages.
Suffolk heart attack survivor conquers 879-mile cycle challenge
A 50-year-old Suffolk man who took up cycling after surviving a heart attack has completed an epic 879-mile journey from Land's End to John o'Groats in just four and a half days.
Ipswich tops region's fast food charts
Ipswich has more fast food chain outlets per capita than several comparable towns and cities in the region, raising questions about potential impacts on public health.
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.
"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.
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