Health

Cara Lawrence at the Kesgrave parkrun last Saturday.

Woman to run every parkrun in Suffolk to reduce the fear around cervical screenings

Michelle Hamilton has shared her delight after reaching her dream weight in just seven months

Michelle Hamilton has shared her delight after reaching her dream weight in just seven months

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Ipswich nurse who reached goal in seven months determined to help others

The increase has been called short sighted by UNISON.

The increase has been called short sighted by UNISON.

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Ipswich Hospital staff car parking hike delayed

An Ipswich baby, born at just 23 weeks, is set to turn one

An Ipswich baby, born at just 23 weeks, is set to turn one

Ipswich Hospital

'We are so lucky' - Ipswich baby born at 23 weeks preparing for first birthday

The headteacher of Kesgrave High School has welcomed the disposable vape ban

The headteacher of Kesgrave High School has welcomed the disposable vape ban

Disposable vapes

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Disposable vapes ban 'very much' welcomed by high school headteacher

ESNEFT has outlined plans to privatise some jobs

ESNEFT has outlined plans to privatise some jobs

Hospital trust delays decision on privatising certain roles

Ipswich MP invites mental health campaigners to discuss issues with trust

Ipswich MP invites mental health campaigners to discuss issues with trust

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

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Ipswich MP invites mental health campaigners to Westminster

Drug deaths fell across Suffolk as a whole.

Drug deaths fell across Suffolk as a whole.

Ipswich bucks national trend as drug related deaths fall by a third

The inquest into the death of Denise Johnson from Ipswich has been adjourned to allow the coroner to make his decision.

The inquest into the death of Denise Johnson from Ipswich has been adjourned to allow the coroner to make his decision.

Suffolk Coroner's Court

Inquest into death of mum-of-three adjourned

Ipswich Hospital staff will see an increase in car parking prices from November 11.

Ipswich Hospital staff will see an increase in car parking prices from November 11.

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Hospital staff to see price hike as hospital unveils new car parking charges

The death of Denise Johnson from Ipswich has continued.

The death of Denise Johnson from Ipswich has continued.

Suffolk Coroner's Court

Inquest into death of mum, 42, hears communication between hospitals 'very difficult'

Council committee plan to spend over £9,000 to help new parents.

Council committee plan to spend over £9,000 to help new parents.

£9k bid to add additional session for new parents and pregnant women in Chantry

Ipswich Hospital is part of ESNEFT

Ipswich Hospital is part of ESNEFT

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A&E wait times rose by 68 per cent last month despite new wards at Ipswich Hospital

Vape shops have warned of a massive loss of earnings for the industry, as community leaders welcome the ban.

Vape shops have warned of a massive loss of earnings for the industry, as community leaders welcome the ban.

Disposable vapes

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Vape shops warn of 'massive loss of earnings' under government's ban

Patrick Spencer is hoping to have a meeting with a health minister alongside Ipswich MP Jack Abbott.

Patrick Spencer is hoping to have a meeting with a health minister alongside Ipswich MP Jack Abbott.

Cardinal Medical Practice

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Ipswich MPs hope to meet ministers over Cardinal Medical Practice cancellation

Hospital workers strike again over plans to privatise their jobs

Hospital workers strike again over plans to privatise their jobs

Hospital workers strike again over plans to privatise jobs

All About Hearing quiz raises more than £2,000 for charity

All About Hearing quiz raises more than £2,000 for charity

Charity quiz night raises more than £2,200 for children's deaf charity

Being able to access healthcare is a vital right – but how do patients manage when they can’t communicate with the person treating them?

Being able to access healthcare is a vital right – but how do patients manage when they can’t communicate with the person treating them?

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Healthcare in Suffolk still 'not accessible to all' says advocates

PPG chair Christine Shaw said many patients felt let down by the NHS over the decision to abandon plans for a new surgery.

PPG chair Christine Shaw said many patients felt let down by the NHS over the decision to abandon plans for a new surgery.

NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB

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Patients left disappointed and angry after NHS abandons new Ipswich surgery plan

Oscar Joachim's photograph of patients sitting in the day room at St Clement’s.

Oscar Joachim's photograph of patients sitting in the day room at St Clement’s.

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Mental health nurse's photographs of county's mental hospitals go on display

A recent photo of Aileen Wagner at TruGym.

A recent photo of Aileen Wagner at TruGym.

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Woman halves her body weight and loses 8.5 stone to run half marathon

Campaigner asks MPs to 'step up' in a bid to improve mental health in Suffolk

Campaigner asks MPs to 'step up' in a bid to improve mental health in Suffolk

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

MPs called to 'step up' in a bid to improve mental health in Suffolk

Rino Scalco has lost over eight stone in 18 months playing football

Rino Scalco has lost over eight stone in 18 months playing football

Man v Fat Football

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'I never thought I'd play again': Man loses eight-and-a-half stone through football

The team tattooed one more parent than they did last year with a baby footprint.

The team tattooed one more parent than they did last year with a baby footprint.

Tattoo artists ink 20 baby footprints an hour as part of awareness day

Amy Thomas got a tattoo from Amy Peck for baby loss awarness week.

Amy Thomas got a tattoo from Amy Peck for baby loss awarness week.

'We aren't alone': Large queues of parents receive free footprint tattoo

A new £8m surgery was planned for north west Ipswich.

A new £8m surgery was planned for north west Ipswich.

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'Desperately disappointing': Community frustration at super surgery 'set back'

Parents in Suffolk have welcomed the news that a new certificate will give parents the chance to honour the babies they lost.

Parents in Suffolk have welcomed the news that a new certificate will give parents the chance to honour the babies they lost.

Baby loss certificate will 'mean the world' to bereaved parents

The proposed new surgery on the Tooks site in Ipswich will no longer go ahead

The proposed new surgery on the Tooks site in Ipswich will no longer go ahead

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Plans to build 'super surgery' in Ipswich fall through after rise in costs

Founder of Cosmedica Clinic, Dr. Levent Acar, is one of the most innovative hair transplant surgeons in Turkey

Founder of Cosmedica Clinic, Dr. Levent Acar, is one of the most innovative hair transplant surgeons in Turkey

Turkey hair transplant cost: A guide to affordable hair

Family members of David Fiddaman are appealing for former colleagues to come forward with information

Family members of David Fiddaman are appealing for former colleagues to come forward with information

Family's appeal after 82-year-old's death linked to asbestos

Malcolm Ward-Ashton ran 7 half marathons in 7 days

Malcolm Ward-Ashton ran 7 half marathons in 7 days

Dad runs fastest time as he completes seven half marathons in a week

Hawthorn Drive Surgery has been rated Good by CQC

Hawthorn Drive Surgery has been rated Good by CQC

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Ipswich GP surgery celebrating after Good CQC rating

After water damage caused extensive mould in her home, an Ipswich mum is hoping that her troubles are finally coming to an end.

After water damage caused extensive mould in her home, an Ipswich mum is hoping that her troubles are finally coming to an end.

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Ipswich mum's three year wait for end of mould nightmare

A number of ambulances were seen outside the new A&E block at Ipswich Hospital on Monday afternoon

A number of ambulances were seen outside the new A&E block at Ipswich Hospital on Monday afternoon

Ipswich Hospital

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Hospital looking into ambulance 'congestion' concerns outside new emergency block

Health trust will continue receiving privatisation bids despite union concerns.

Health trust will continue receiving privatisation bids despite union concerns.

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Hospital workers to strike again over plans to privatise their jobs

ESNEFT will not be providing additional transport for East Suffolk residents to get to the new orthopaedic centre.

ESNEFT will not be providing additional transport for East Suffolk residents to get to the new orthopaedic centre.

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Health trust will not provide additional transport to new orthopaedic centre

Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department has opened.

Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department has opened.

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Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department opens

Hospital bosses review ways to reduce health and safety incidents.

Hospital bosses review ways to reduce health and safety incidents.

Ipswich Hospital

Hospital bosses agree to review ways to reduce health and safety incidents

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott with Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott with Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

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OPINION: Health Secretary's plan encourages me we can fix broken dental system

Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department is to open on Saturday.

Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department is to open on Saturday.

Ipswich Hospital

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Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department to open this weekend

Efforts to combat the dental desert in Suffolk from the University of Suffolk have been recognised by members of parliament.

Efforts to combat the dental desert in Suffolk from the University of Suffolk have been recognised by members of parliament.

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University's bid to end dental desert recognised with award win

Sickle Cell Suffolk is once again raising awareness of the condition for Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Image: Sickle Cell Suffolk

Sickle Cell Suffolk is once again raising awareness of the condition for Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Image: Sickle Cell Suffolk

How black blood donors can come together to help those living with sickle cell

ESNEFT will discuss the figures at its board meeting on Thursday.

ESNEFT will discuss the figures at its board meeting on Thursday.

Ipswich Hospital

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'Worrying' rise in violent and aggressive incidents against hospital staff

$Dale Huntley was left in pain for 18 days before receiving treatment on his fractured back and compressed spine$ $Dale Huntley was left in pain for 18 days before receiving treatment on his fractured back and compressed spine$

East of England Ambulance Service

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Man left 'nearly paralysed' as he waits 18 days for treatment after fall

A further strike will take place next week

A further strike will take place next week

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Workers' union say health bosses ‘risked patient safety’ during strike

Malcom Ward-Ashton, right, will for the charity that supported his son

Malcom Ward-Ashton, right, will for the charity that supported his son

Dad to take on seven half marathons after son's groin strain uncovers cancer

Steven Wells, of The Shamrock, said the proposal would be a step too far.

Steven Wells, of The Shamrock, said the proposal would be a step too far.

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'A step too far': Pub owner on possible beer garden smoking ban

Harriet Aitchison is in training to become a medical professional

Harriet Aitchison is in training to become a medical professional

Ipswich Hospital

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‘I swapped grooming horses to work at Ipswich Hospital' - Medic on career change

The proposed new surgery on the Tooks site in Ipswich.

The proposed new surgery on the Tooks site in Ipswich.

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Why has Suffolk NHS put the brakes on a new 'super surgery' for Ipswich?

David Brown was working for the East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust at the time.

David Brown was working for the East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust at the time.

Ipswich Hospital

Banned dietician did not update patient's record for five months, hearing told

On Monday and Tuesday this week, the people of Suffolk were invited to visit Ipswich to share how they were affected during the pandemic.

On Monday and Tuesday this week, the people of Suffolk were invited to visit Ipswich to share how they were affected during the pandemic.

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What have people been sharing at the Covid Inquiry in Ipswich?

Hospital staff are to strike in two weeks over job privatisation.

Hospital staff are to strike in two weeks over job privatisation.

Hospital staff to strike for a week over job privatisation

The team will be at the town hall on Monday and Tuesday next week, and wants to hear exactly how Covid and the pandemic affected you.

The team will be at the town hall on Monday and Tuesday next week, and wants to hear exactly how Covid and the pandemic affected you.

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Covid inquiry to travel to Ipswich next week to hear town's stories

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