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Ipswich and Colchester hospitals hit 2,000 robotic surgeries milestone
A clinical nurse specialist has become the 2,000th patient to undergo robotic surgery at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals.
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Ipswich MP backs government's plan to clear 57,000-patient hospital backlog
Ipswich MP and East of England Mission Champion Jack Abbott has fully endorsed new government plans to tackle NHS waiting lists, as figures reveal more than 57,000 local patients are waiting longer than 18 weeks for treatment.
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Record high for cancer referrals in Suffolk and North East Essex
More than 60,000 urgent cancer referrals were made in Suffolk and North East Essex last year, the highest number since records began in 2009.
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Ipswich hospital trust netted millions in parking profits before increasing fees for staff, patients and visitors
The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), which runs Ipswich and Colchester hospitals, collected £3.5 million in parking charges in 2023-24, with more than half a million pounds coming from staff just months before increasing their parking fees by up to 226%.
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'My husband will never see me in my NHS uniform': Grandmother's bittersweet achievement
An Ipswich grandmother who lost her husband to cancer has spoken about achieving her 21-year journey to becoming an occupational therapist, sharing her story of perseverance through personal tragedy.
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Ipswich hospital's Parkinson's app wins national healthcare award
A smartphone app helping local Parkinson's patients monitor their symptoms has won a prestigious national award. The app, developed by Neu Health in partnership with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), received the Health Service Journal's Digitising Patient Care Award.
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Ipswich women face record-high waits for gynaecology care
Women in Suffolk are facing unprecedented delays for gynaecology treatment, with waiting lists reaching their highest level since records began in 2018. More than 2,200 patients per 100,000 people are currently waiting for care in Suffolk and North East Essex.
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Ipswich Hospital faces perfect storm as winter illnesses surge
A sharp rise in flu, Covid and norovirus cases has pushed East Suffolk and North Essex Trust, which runs Ipswich Hospital, to near capacity, with 97% of beds now occupied. Healthcare leaders warn this could be the most challenging winter in NHS history.
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One in nine Suffolk residents cannot get an NHS dentist
New figures reveal that 12% of people in Suffolk and North East Essex do not have access to a dentist, as health leaders warn NHS dentistry has "ceased to exist" for new patients.
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NHS trust helps 41,000 patients with health and lifestyle changes
More than 41,000 patients have received support for healthier lifestyles through a new NHS programme in East Suffolk and North Essex. The Making Every Contact Count initiative has already helped thousands quit smoking and improve their diet.
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Suffolk faces diagnosis crisis as autism assessment backlog doubles
Suffolk and North East Essex has seen a dramatic rise in autism assessment waiting times, with just 2% of long-wait patients receiving appointments.
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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.