NHS Trust that runs Ipswich Hospital to hold public meeting tomorrow

The Council of Governors for the NHS Trust that runs Ipswich Hospital will meet tomorrow in Colchester, with members of the public invited to attend and raise questions about local healthcare services.

Garrett Anderson Centre at Ipswich Hospital

Why it matters: The meeting offers residents a chance to hear directly from senior healthcare leaders about the performance of local hospitals and community health services.

Garrett Anderson Centre at Ipswich Hospital
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) runs both Ipswich and Colchester hospitals Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

The key details:

  • East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) runs both Ipswich and Colchester hospitals
  • The meeting starts at 2pm at Kingsland Church Community Centre in Colchester
  • Chief Executive Nick Hulme, Chair Helen Taylor and Lead Governor Helen Rose will provide updates
  • Performance of the Trust's services will be discussed
  • The public will have an opportunity to ask questions

Worth noting: The meeting will be held in person only, with no virtual attendance option available afterwards.

The bottom line: While the meeting is being held in Colchester, it covers services across both East Suffolk and North Essex, including Ipswich Hospital.

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