Health Care

Choices Healthcare in Princes Street, Ipswich. Credit: Google Maps

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Ipswich care service still in breach of regulations despite improvement

Chrissian Residential Home, located on Woodbridge Road in Ipswich, has said it is

Chrissian Residential Home, located on Woodbridge Road in Ipswich, has said it is

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Care home 'delighted' action plan brings them back to good rating

L-R: Jack Abbott, Nick Hulme, chief executive at ESNEFT, and Wes Streeting

L-R: Jack Abbott, Nick Hulme, chief executive at ESNEFT, and Wes Streeting

New doctors and nurses pledge from shadow health secretary during Ipswich visit

The community hub has been established to provide a

The community hub has been established to provide a

New community centre to offer "safe space" for people affected by cancer

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Nurses 'neglected far too long' as strike action looms

Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) survivor Ann Fox, alongside her husband and dog

Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) survivor Ann Fox, alongside her husband and dog

‘My GPs at the time insisted it was asthma – but it was leukaemia’

Work is due to be completed in time for the scheduled opening in winter

Work is due to be completed in time for the scheduled opening in winter

Up on the roof at Ipswich Hospital new Breast Care Centre build

An online breast cancer support group is looking to extend its support to Suffolk following success in Colchester and Chelmsford.

An online breast cancer support group is looking to extend its support to Suffolk following success in Colchester and Chelmsford.

'Breast friends' online cancer support group expands into Suffolk

A Suffolk care boss has called for 'an immediate boost to funding' to adult social care after MPs drew attention to the 'ravaged' sector.

A Suffolk care boss has called for 'an immediate boost to funding' to adult social care after MPs drew attention to the 'ravaged' sector.

Social care 'on its knees' and needs urgent funding, says Suffolk boss

Mac Khan will be expanding the site to upgrade both capacity and facilities

Mac Khan will be expanding the site to upgrade both capacity and facilities

Plans for 'landmark' £25million Ipswich care village approved

Ipswich GP practices saw the majority of patients describe a positive experience in the last 12 months

Ipswich GP practices saw the majority of patients describe a positive experience in the last 12 months

Where did your local Ipswich GP rank in the latest patient survey?

Cephas Care Ltd have been rated 'inadequate' in the latest Care Quality Commission report

Cephas Care Ltd have been rated 'inadequate' in the latest Care Quality Commission report

Suffolk care agency rated 'inadequate' in latest CQC report

Data reported by the British Medical Journal shows incidents of violence at health centres and GP surgeries have almost doubled in five years.

Data reported by the British Medical Journal shows incidents of violence at health centres and GP surgeries have almost doubled in five years.

Violent incidents in Suffolk GP surgeries revealed

Wendy Harwood who dedicated her life to revolutionising antenatal and postnatal care in Suffolk has died aged 89.

Wendy Harwood who dedicated her life to revolutionising antenatal and postnatal care in Suffolk has died aged 89.

Obituary: Wendy helped change Suffolk's antenatal and postnatal care

There is just one GP per 2,000 people in some parts of Suffolk, new data reveals.

There is just one GP per 2,000 people in some parts of Suffolk, new data reveals.

One GP per 2,000 people in some parts of Suffolk

Ipswich carer Julia says the role isn't a job and

Ipswich carer Julia says the role isn't a job and

Cost of living crisis

Cost-of-living crisis set to cause unpaid carers extra pressure and distress

Suffolk Libraries are partnering with Bloody Good Period, Anglian Water and The Hygiene Bank to extend their free period product scheme.

Suffolk Libraries are partnering with Bloody Good Period, Anglian Water and The Hygiene Bank to extend their free period product scheme.

Suffolk Libraries extend free menstrual product scheme

Huge response to plans for new Ipswich medical centre

Chief executive of family charity Home-Start Tara Spence worries for the financial cost and health risks for people who menstruate in East Anglia.

Chief executive of family charity Home-Start Tara Spence worries for the financial cost and health risks for people who menstruate in East Anglia.

Women urged not to 'risk their health' in new period poverty report

Simone, her husband Craig, and three of her children on their American adventure

Simone, her husband Craig, and three of her children on their American adventure

Ipswich mum with cancer thanks community for 'once in a lifetime' trip

Jason Alexander is taking on a 24-hour litter pick challenge following his wife's diagnosis with cancer

Jason Alexander is taking on a 24-hour litter pick challenge following his wife's diagnosis with cancer

Charity Fundraiser

24-hour litter pick from 'selfless' Jason after wife's cancer diagnosis

The first Mother's Day for Marie Ford will be a special one after seven years of heartache

The first Mother's Day for Marie Ford will be a special one after seven years of heartache

Mother's Day joy for Marie with 'gift from heaven' after five miscarriages

Plans for new Ipswich 'super surgery' unveiled

The care home planned in Westerfield Road/Kettlebaston Way has been refused by a planning committee Picture: FIRST CARE HOMES

The care home planned in Westerfield Road/Kettlebaston Way has been refused by a planning committee Picture: FIRST CARE HOMES

Plans for 70-bed care home at garden centre site refused for second time

A fundraiser has been started for an Ipswich mum-of-three who has a rare form of cancer

A fundraiser has been started for an Ipswich mum-of-three who has a rare form of cancer

Fundraiser for Chantry mum with 19.5cm tumour in thigh

The care home would be built on the site of Victoria Nurseries

The care home would be built on the site of Victoria Nurseries

Decision due on new bid for care home on site of Ipswich garden centre

Craig and Simone on their wedding day

Craig and Simone on their wedding day

Ipswich mum with cancer 'overwhelmed' as holiday fundraiser reaches goal

The ICOPE project aims to help older people live healthier lives

The ICOPE project aims to help older people live healthier lives

Pioneering health project for older people to be trialled in Felixstowe

Dentists are continuing to face high demand for their services in Ipswich

Dentists are continuing to face high demand for their services in Ipswich

Ipswich dentist wants to expand as patients rise 25% in two years

Jamie Steele, a second-year University of Suffolk nursing student, said the pandemic and his granddad's death inspired him into healthcare and then nursing.

Jamie Steele, a second-year University of Suffolk nursing student, said the pandemic and his granddad's death inspired him into healthcare and then nursing.

Nursing student numbers 'rise': Jamie inspired by NHS workers saving lives

A Class team: Janine Simmons, field care supervisor; Nicola Jones, registered manager/ care director and Margaret Burgess, care manager

A Class team: Janine Simmons, field care supervisor; Nicola Jones, registered manager/ care director and Margaret Burgess, care manager

'We just want to excel' - domiciliary care service praised by inspectors

Each of these handcrafted 'blooms' was 'picked', raising over £30,000 for the appeal. Left to right: Ceri Meek, Laura Southgate, Harriet Dynver, Amy Hilling, Suzanne Holland, Julie Steele and Kim Collingridge

Each of these handcrafted 'blooms' was 'picked', raising over £30,000 for the appeal. Left to right: Ceri Meek, Laura Southgate, Harriet Dynver, Amy Hilling, Suzanne Holland, Julie Steele and Kim Collingridge

Charity Fundraiser

Work to start on hospital's £5m breast cancer centre

Craig and Simone Callaghan have been married since the summer of 2020

Craig and Simone Callaghan have been married since the summer of 2020

Holiday dreams for mum-of-five with devastating cancer diagnosis

Silver Birch is described as a luxury care home in Ipswich

Silver Birch is described as a luxury care home in Ipswich

Ipswich care home 'delighted' with compliments from first inspection

Caroline Lloyd who works at Prince George care home in Ipswich stayed at the care home over Christmas to make sure the residents had a cooked meal.

Caroline Lloyd who works at Prince George care home in Ipswich stayed at the care home over Christmas to make sure the residents had a cooked meal.

Chef enjoys late Christmas after month living at work to protect residents

Bernard Turner, 84, who lives in Ipswich had to wait 12 hours for an ambulance

Bernard Turner, 84, who lives in Ipswich had to wait 12 hours for an ambulance

East of England Ambulance Service

Ambulance wait times 'absolutely disgusting' says worried daughter

Rhiannon Richards set up Sunflower Homecare in late 2019 and said leaving her job at an Ipswich care home was 'a risk'

Rhiannon Richards set up Sunflower Homecare in late 2019 and said leaving her job at an Ipswich care home was 'a risk'

Good inspection brings pride to care provider that pushed through pandemic

Pharmacies in Suffolk are open over the new year period (file photo)

Pharmacies in Suffolk are open over the new year period (file photo)

Which Suffolk pharmacies are open on New Year's Day and the bank holiday?

Sue Doolan, OBE

Sue Doolan, OBE

Honoured prison governor looks back on 40 year career

Ipswich businessman Mac Khan hopes to bring new jobs to the area if the application for Staines and Co is approved Picture: DAVID VINCENT

Ipswich businessman Mac Khan hopes to bring new jobs to the area if the application for Staines and Co is approved Picture: DAVID VINCENT

Care village at former Ipswich hotel moves one step closer

Norwich Road, Chesterfield Road and Deben Road GPs merger into Cardinal Medical Practice led to difficulties that have since improved according to Andy Yacoub from Healthwatch Suffolk.

Norwich Road, Chesterfield Road and Deben Road GPs merger into Cardinal Medical Practice led to difficulties that have since improved according to Andy Yacoub from Healthwatch Suffolk.

Online Cardinal Medical Practice GP booking system 'praised'

Kevin Robertson from Ipswich

Kevin Robertson from Ipswich

See the beautiful summerhouse built by an Ipswich cancer patient

Jeian Care Home in Colchester Road, Ipswich

Jeian Care Home in Colchester Road, Ipswich

Plans submitted to turn special measures care home into hotel

Jo Baldry, 74, has received an award after volunteering at Cancer Research UK's Felixstowe shop since day one

Jo Baldry, 74, has received an award after volunteering at Cancer Research UK's Felixstowe shop since day one

Jo scoops award after 34 years of service to Cancer Research UK

James Bevan from Shotley Gate

James Bevan from Shotley Gate

'My life is hard enough' - Suffolk disabled dad struggles to repair home

The Birches Medical Centre in Kesgrave.

The Birches Medical Centre in Kesgrave.

Kesgrave GP bookings start online after making appointments proves hard

Sadye Paton, who is suffering from brain cancer, with her granddaughter Myah

Sadye Paton, who is suffering from brain cancer, with her granddaughter Myah

Sadye, 52, tells of brain cancer ordeal as friend raises funds

Clare Scarfe, a senior team leader at Peppercorn House in Peppercorn Way, Ipswich is accused of using an elderly man's bank account

Clare Scarfe, a senior team leader at Peppercorn House in Peppercorn Way, Ipswich is accused of using an elderly man's bank account

Care worker accused of fraud made post it note mix up

Suffolk MPs voted on the government's plans for social reform in England

Suffolk MPs voted on the government's plans for social reform in England

How did Suffolk MPs vote on social care cap plans?

Despite Covid rates falling, people are still being encouraged to wear masks as winter approaches, a key period in the fight to control the virus

Despite Covid rates falling, people are still being encouraged to wear masks as winter approaches, a key period in the fight to control the virus

Covid rates in Suffolk falling - but there is much work still to do

Mark and Melanie Drury of Stowmarket. Mark's life was saved by the East Anglian Air Ambulance team

Mark and Melanie Drury of Stowmarket. Mark's life was saved by the East Anglian Air Ambulance team

'I'm eternally grateful' - man saved by air ambulance backs festive appeal

Ipswich Hospital is suffering pressures on beds as winter approaches

Ipswich Hospital is suffering pressures on beds as winter approaches

East of England Ambulance Service

Bed-blocking causing delays in ambulance handovers at Ipswich Hospital

Melanie and Neil Canfer have shared how the Beads of Courage scheme gave their family hope

Melanie and Neil Canfer have shared how the Beads of Courage scheme gave their family hope

How a string of beads gave this Ipswich family hope

Cutlers Hill Surgery GP in Halesworth

Cutlers Hill Surgery GP in Halesworth

GP surgery asks patients under 65 to get flu jab elsewhere following demand