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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.
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Couple's 'miracle baby' arrives after six-year fertility struggle
After years of heartache and treatment, and with no more embryos remaining, Natasha and Kieran Lawler welcomed their 'miracle' daughter Olive into the world.
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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.
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Grandmother shares story of living with rare lung disease, praises Ipswich Hospital
Lesley Berry, 74, hopes her story will encourage others with symptoms to seek early medical help after being diagnosed with a rare and serious lung condition in 2020.
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Colour Run raises £22,000 for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity
Around 400 people participated in the Colour Run event at Christchurch Park on Saturday, raising over £22,000 for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).
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Junior doctor strikes led to nearly 15,000 rescheduled appointments at local NHS trust
Since December 2022, almost 15,000 appointments have been rescheduled due to strikes at the East Suffolk and North Essex Trust as junior doctors vote to accept a new pay deal.
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New cancer study gives Ipswich patients more control over care
Ipswich Hospital is offering head and neck cancer patients a chance to participate in a research study that could reduce hospital visits and increase control over their care.
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Autism diagnosis waiting times in Suffolk soar, new figures show
The number of children waiting for an autism diagnosis in Suffolk has increased dramatically since 2019, according to new NHS Digital figures.
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NHS waiting lists in East Suffolk and North Essex Trust continue to grow
In July, almost 100,000 patients were waiting for routine treatment at East Suffolk and North Essex Trust, and thousands faced long delays for key procedures.
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Fewer hospital beds available than before the Covid-19 pandemic
According to new NHS England data, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has seen a reduction in available overnight hospital beds compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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Hospital charity launches £100,000 appeal to ensure no one dies alone
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity has launched the Butterfly Appeal to raise £100,000 annually for its end-of-life care service. The initiative aims to ensure no patient dies alone and provide support for families.
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Ipswich Hospital to use AI to help detect fractures
Artificial intelligence is being used to scan X-rays and identify potential bone fractures at Ipswich Hospital, aiming to speed up diagnosis and treatment.