East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
@ESNEFT
#NHS 💙 Providing hospital care from Colchester & Ipswich hospitals, and community healthcare in north Essex & east Suffolk. Account not monitored 24/7.
It’s so important to still seek medical help if you, or someone you care about, needs it during the strike action 👇

We’re preparing for strike action by resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. Please attend your appointment as planned, unless we contact you to say otherwise.

There are yellow and amber thunderstorm warnings across England. This can trigger symptoms in those with lung conditions like asthma. If you notice the weather makes symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.
The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. ➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening
We have some exciting news to share - we're a top 100 apprenticeship employer! 🥳Training and development is highly valued for our colleagues and we encourage staff to take up an apprenticeship opportunity. More information is available on our website: tinyurl.com/y93f4kmf
Delighted to announce that @Team_ESNEFT are officially a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer! 🎉 Thank you again to all of our wonderful apprentices who took the time to leave their feedback- we couldn't have done it without your help 💙 #Top100ApprenticeshipEmployer
Celebrating the healing power of nature at the RHS Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital. Wonderful to see Catherine’s Rose planted here. 50 have been donated to support staff and patients, and bring moments of peace.
It was a pleasure to welcome the Princess of Wales to Colchester Hospital today to help plant 50 ‘Catherine’s Roses’ 🌹 donated to our hospital’s Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre.
Honoured to mark the planting of Catherine’s Rose at the RHS Wellbeing Garden in Colchester. A gesture rooted in hope and care. Grateful to spend time with NHS staff and volunteers tending this space, and to see the rose incorporated into gardens supporting recovery and…
Look out for our health inequalities team who are talking to our patients, visitors and staff today in the main entrance at Colchester Hospital until 2pm and tomorrow at the T-junction at Ipswich Hospital from 9.30am to 2pm.

In hot weather, babies and toddlers are more at risk of dehydration. If you notice any signs of dehydration, contact your GP or call 111. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/deh…
Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration during periods of hot weather. Visit the NHS website for symptoms to look out for and what to do next. ow.ly/wvJu50WaGjj
The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. ➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening
Home kits will be offered to those who have missed their invitation. There are a number of reasons why some women don’t attend screening and we hope the introduction of self-testing will encourage more to take up this life-saving test in a way that works for them.
Women who haven’t come forward for cervical screening will be offered self-sampling kits. As part of the 10 Year Health Plan, we’re tackling the barriers that keep some women away from potentially lifesaving screenings. Learn more: gov.uk/government/new…
Cervical screening invitations are now being sent through the NHS App for women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64. 1️⃣ Download the NHS App. 2️⃣ Turn on notifications. 3️⃣ Book and attend your appointment, when invited. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/tests-and-trea…
Today is #Red4Research day so we're celebrating by showing our support and wearing red? 💅❤️💃 Find out more about the research at ESNEFT on our website 👉 esneft.nhs.uk/about-us/resea…
Our Estates and Facilities teams work around the clock to provide the best possible environment for us to deliver healthcare to 10,000 people every day. Every one plays a unique, special and important role across our hospitals and services and today we say thank you #HealthEFMDay

People with a learning disability may find everyday activities challenging – for example household tasks, socialising or managing money. Others may need to be fully supported in all areas of their life. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/lea… #LearningDisabilityWeek