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Winter pressures hit NHS early as doctors announce December strikes
NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex are already experiencing significant winter pressures, with seasonal illnesses rising and resident doctors set to strike for five days in the run-up to Christmas.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich Hospital's departing boss says three councils will put patient care at risk
The boss of the NHS trust that runs Ipswich Hospital has warned that splitting Suffolk into three unitary authorities could fragment healthcare governance and create inconsistent access to services across the county.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Two Ipswich schools get NHS facilities to train aspiring medics
Students at Chantry Academy and Ipswich Academy can now train with real hospital beds and equipment as part of a £20,000-per-school NHS investment designed to build practical skills for healthcare careers.by
Matt Stott
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Disabled patients face confusion and delays under Ipswich Hospital's 'farcical' new parking system
Disabled patients at Ipswich Hospital have described a new parking system as "farcical" and "disadvantaging", amid mounting complaints over technical failures, poor communication and barriers to access.byMatt Stott
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Ipswich Hospital confirms no changes to parking charges or free 30 minutes under new operator
Ipswich Hospital has clarified that parking charges, payment methods, and the free 30-minute period will remain unchanged following today's switch to the new car park operator, Group Nexus.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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New company to manage Ipswich Hospital car park as trust confirms £3.5m parking profits
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed a new provider will take over management of Ipswich Hospital's car park from Tuesday, 21 October, as figures reveal the trust made £3.5 million profit from parking charges last year – a 25% increase on the previous year.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich nurse's 'unwavering dedication' earns national recognition
Charlotte Brown's tireless work supporting colorectal cancer patients through what can be an incredibly difficult time has earned her one of the UK's most prestigious nursing awards, with judges saying she "truly goes above and beyond her nursing duties".byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Everything you need to stay healthy this winter at free Ipswich event
From flu vaccinations and benefits advice to mental health support and housing guidance, a comprehensive winter health event this Wednesday aims to help Ipswich residents prepare for the challenging months ahead.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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University study shows Long Covid service effective for Suffolk patients
A new evaluation by the University of Suffolk, funded by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), has found that the Suffolk and North East Essex Long Covid service improved patients' quality of life, with 73 per cent believing it positively contributed to their recovery.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Flu vaccination programme launches today for vulnerable groups
The annual flu vaccination campaign begins today across Suffolk and North East Essex, with two to three-year-olds, school children and pregnant women now eligible for their jabs.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk GP practices see rise in remote appointments
Nearly three in ten GP appointments in Suffolk and North East Essex were conducted over the phone or online in June, up from about one in four the previous year.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Mixed progress at local hospitals under Labour as resident doctor strike looms
As resident doctors prepare to strike, East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust shows improving emergency care but worsening treatment delays one year after Labour promised to rebuild the "clearly broken" NHS, with 76% of A&E patients seen within four hours in June, but almost 100,000 waiting for routine treatment.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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