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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
Strike action starts from 7am Monday 15 June and runs until 7am Friday 19 June. Some NHS services will be affected. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen! Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇️
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to described conditions that causes severe stomach pain and diarrhoea. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the main types of IBD. Both are long-term conditions with treatments available. #WorldIBDDay
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
In every department and throughout communities across the East of England, and the country, nurses make up the fabric of our NHS. Thank you. Happy International Nurses Day.
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
This #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth, check your skin and contact your GP if you're worried about any signs that could be cancer. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other areas of the body. Use the ABCDE checklist to remember some of the signs of melanoma.
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
Today is World Parkinson's Day. Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. Learn more about the condition ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons…
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
Continuing this weekend until Monday morning, some services will be affected due to strike action. If you need urgent medical help, use 111, and if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999.
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
Some NHS services will continue to be affected due to strike action until 7am Monday 13 April. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need
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During the resident doctors’ strike this week, please continue to attend any appointments unless you’re contacted and told otherwise. Remember, use NHS 111 for urgent health needs, and in an emergency, please call 999 or go to A&E as normal.
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"We know a hospital visit isn't ideal - but what makes you smile when you visit our hospitals?" Our gardens? Artwork on the walls? Colchester duck pond? Our therapy dogs? Being near the coast at our community sites? Something else?
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Charles, 76, has just received his 100th round of immunotherapy, having been given months to live in 2019, after a cancer diagnosis. Charles said: "The @NHS has always been there for me.” Charles, from Holland-On-Sea, visits Clacton Hospital's Jubilee Unit for his treatment.
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Our head of chaplaincy Linda Peall retires today after five years at ESNEFT and a 20-year NHS career, to spend more time with her family, take in theatre trips to London, and photograph local wildlife and nature, as part of her pastime as an amateur naturalist. Good luck Linda!
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Today we say goodbye to long-serving nurse Karen, who works her final shift at Ipswich Hospital. Karen qualified as a nurse at Ipswich in 1986 and has worked in a number of areas since, mainly with our elderly patients. Thank you for everything, Karen, enjoy your retirement.
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If you use MyChart you'll notice a new login page. It means you can now sign in using your MyChart login details or your NHS login details. Full story 👇tinyurl.com/drefxhcv
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
MenB needs close and prolonged contact to spread, such as living in the same household or intimate contact such as kissing or sharing drinks and vapes. It is not as contagious as other infections like measles or COVID-19. Learn more ➡️ ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18…
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. Swipe through to find out what to look out for and more on when to get help.
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
Meningitis symptoms can develop quickly, so it’s important to act immediately if you spot them. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis…
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust retweeted
Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis…
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What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself
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