Ipswich lockdown low down

01/04/2021

29/12/2020

Soaring numbers of coronavirus patients mean intensive care units at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals are both full

Soaring numbers of coronavirus patients mean intensive care units at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals are both "full", their chief executive has warned.

29/12/2020

04/12/2020

We've made some changes to antenatal and maternity arrangements.

From Monday (7 December) someone who is pregnant will be able to bring a partner with them to all scans at Ipswich, Colchester and Clacton hospitals.

For everyone’s safety and to reduce the overall number of people in our hospitals, we must ask that the person brought to the appointment is the same person every time.

We regret also that under current circumstances, children are not permitted into the department.

Visiting arrangements have also been reviewed and a person’s birthing partner will be able to visit them on the ward for two hours each day they are in hospital. This is an increase from the 45 minutes previously in place.

If you are coming to the hospital supporting your partner for a scan or to visit them antenatally or postnatally, you need to wear a mask. 😷 If you have Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, then we ask you not to come.

You can see the latest guidance on our maternity visiting and partnering arrangements through our website homepage at www.esneft.nhs.uk

Help us stop the spread. We ask everyone to help stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) by
👉Washing your hands regularly with soap and water
👉Wearing a face mask in our hospitals
👉Following social distancing guidance

03/12/2020

Hospitals in Suffolk and north Essex will be among the first to receive supplies of the new coronavirus vaccine.

28/11/2020