News and Events

Latest in local NHS reforms - Essex Commissioning Support Service goes through to next stage

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:08:06 GMT

The NHS in Essex has been commended by senior officials at the Department of Health for its plan to develop a countywide shared service.

Boost for local dementia services

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:50:27 GMT

A NEW Admiral Nurse Service has launched locally, supporting carers of people with dementia.

GPs and staff to attend professional development session

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:29:34 GMT

GPs and their practice staff acrossColchesterand Tendring will be attending a half-day professional development session next week.

First anniversary celebration of virtual wards

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:26:42 GMT

THE first anniversary of an innovative health project launched in Tendring was marked on Tuesday with nine voluntary organisations being recognised for their key role and the launch of a promotional DVD.

Help shape future health services

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:19:28 GMT

THE group which from next year will be running NHS services across north east Essexis seeking volunteers to join its Residents’ Panel.

Public views sought on maternity services

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:14:43 GMT

NHS North East Essex and Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust have announced details of open discussion sessions to seek people’s views on how local maternity services should be shaped in the future.

NHS North Essex supports plan for new Wivenhoe surgery

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:31:55 GMT

NHS North Essex, the PCT cluster that includes the North East Essex PCT, has given the go-ahead to a bid from The Wivenhoe Surgery to build a brand new surgery on land in Colchester Road, adjacent to the fire station in Wivenhoe.

Open day for new surgery

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:33:55 GMT

A newly-opened state-of-the-art GP surgery looking after 11,500Colchesterpatients is hosting an open day on Saturday (January 14).

The surgery at19 Creffield Roadlast month moved to new premises in the historic Grade II listedGarrisonRidingSchooloff Abbeyfields, offering patients a range of new services.

Have your say on health changes

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:55:51 GMT

THE Colchester andClactonpublic is being invited to have its say on changes taking place within the local NHS designed to improve the way services are run and patients are treated.

NHS uses Facebook to offer advice to new mums

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:56:37 GMT

NHS North East Essex has launched a Facebook page under the name ‘Baby Beginnings breastfeeding support’ specially aimed at supporting new mothers and mothers-to-be.

Local NHS praised for its carer work

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:03:21 GMT

TWO local NHS organisations have been praised in a report by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.

Turn over a healthy new leaf at library

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:48:58 GMT

TIPTREE library is offering the perfect venue for people looking to turn over a new leaf in the New Year when it comes to looking after their health.

Beware the winter vomiting bug

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:33:39 GMT

ONE of the festive season’s least welcome visitors is all set to put a dampener on celebrations.

Cold weather warning to people with respiratory illness

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:31:35 GMT

LOCAL health chiefs are urging people with chronic respiratory illness to help protect themselves from winter’s chilly blast to avoid unnecessarily being admitted to hospital

Community dermatology service to be launched

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:30:28 GMT

A NEW community dermatology service is to be launched across north eastEssexin January which will provide a speedier service to patients with skin diseases.

Winter and festive survival guide

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:21:56 GMT

WITH the Christmas and New Year holiday period fast approaching and the prospect of winter’s chilly blast throwing its worst at us, here is some useful advice and information from NHS North East Essex on how to stay healthy and, should you require treatment, where to go to get it.

Concern over low flu jab uptake among pregnant women

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:02:49 GMT

PREGNANT women are being urged to have their free flu jab after figures revealed the current uptake across northEssexis worryingly low.

Art gallery opened at hospital

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:57 GMT

LOCAL artists now have a new venue to show off their work – theFryattHospital, Harwich and Mayflower Medical Centre.

GPs and staff to attend professional development sessions

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:09:53 GMT

GPs and their practice staff acrossColchesterand Tendring will be attending half-day professional development sessions next week.

Have your say on health changes

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:32:12 GMT

THE Harwich public is being invited to have its say on changes taking place within the local NHS designed to improve the way services are run and patients are treated.

Automated pill dispenser could transform lives

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:23:20 GMT

PEOPLE who have trouble remembering to take their medication at the right time are benefiting from an innovative automated pill dispenser being piloted by NHS North East Essex.

Ground-breaking schemes spur public health team to national glory

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:21:29 GMT

A SERIES of ground-breaking schemes has helped the NHS North East Essex public health team beat off competition from across the country to scoop a prestigious national accolade.

Improper use of A&E is no joke

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:14 GMT

NHS North East Essex is supporting a series of NHS videos which use humour to get over a serious message about choosing the right NHS service by highlighting some inappropriate reasons for attending A&E.

Annual Public Health Report for Essex

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:24:17 GMT

For the first time, Essex County Council and NHS North Essex have jointly produced the Annual Public Health Report (APHR) for Essex.

Have your say on health changes

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:49:57 GMT

THE public is being invited to have its say on the gradual revolution happening within the local NHS designed to improve the way services are run and patients are treated.

Public health team in line for top national award

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:04:15 GMT

THE team responsible for public health in north eastEssexhas been shortlisted for a top national award.

Diabetes Patient Forum launched in Tendring

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:49:36 GMT

A DIABETES patient forum for Tendring is being launched by NHS North East Essex to help people receive the diabetes services they feel they need.

12,000 patients set for move to new surgery

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:47:27 GMT

12,000 Colchester patients will receive an early Christmas present when they move to a new surgery with a range of new services being planned.

Colchester and Ipswich clinicians ask for your views

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:24:12 GMT

Consultant vascular surgeons at Colchester General and Ipswich hospitals want to hear your views about reconfiguring some services.

Publication of Vital Signs 2011

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:02:58 GMT

In accordance with the requirement of the Operating Framework of 2010/11 the PCT is publishing herewith its performance in relation to the Vital Signs.

Seasonal flu campaign

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:07:28 GMT

Anyone who has had flu will know it is not just a cold. You can expect to have high fevers, chills, extreme fatigue and aching muscles, as well as the more cold-like symptoms of sore throats and runny noses. Flu can last for up to two weeks and can be particularly dangerous for people at higher risk of complications because of an underlying health problem.

Voluntary organisations invited to bid for NHS funding

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:43:44 GMT

LOCAL voluntary organisations in the Colchester and Tendring areas are being invited to seek funding from NHS North East Essex to help support projects benefiting the local population.

Have your say on NHS changes

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:40:20 GMT

MEMBERS of the public are being invited to attend the annual general meeting of NHS North East Essex next week and have their say about how the local NHS is evolving.

Half of mums now breastfeed in north east Essex

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:52:50 GMT

MORE mums across north east Essex are choosing to breastfeed their babies.

13,000 patients set for move to new medical centre

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:51:24 GMT

MORE than 13,000 Colchester patients can look forward to much improved surgery facilities following the handing over of the old Army medical centre by Colchester Borough Council to NHS North East Essex.

Help the NHS to help you

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:45:44 GMT

LOCAL health chiefs are appealing for people to help them ensure health services run efficiently over the bank holiday weekend by planning ahead and choosing the correct route for treatment should it be needed.

Annual General Meeting

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:15:55 GMT

Last year we published our strategy to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in north east Essex, reduce health inequalities and transform health services by making resources go further, through various initiatives that would provide long term improvements in patient care.

At this year’s AGM we will be reporting on our progress to date.

To find out what happened, you are invited to join us on Wednesday 14th September, 4.30pm – 6.00pm, at the PCT, Turner Road, Colchester. Attendees are welcome to arrive at the PCT from 4.00pm for light refreshments.

Drop-in session to help tackle health inequalities

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:57:56 GMT

A WEEKLY drop-in session has been launched in Clacton for people with learning disabilities to discuss their health needs.

Healthy schools boost

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:54:45 GMT

THE huge advances in creating healthier school environments across north Essex are set to carry on with NHS North East Essex leading the way with continued support.

Battle against excess alcohol is stepped up

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:55:42 GMT

THE battle against excessive alcohol consumption is being stepped up in north east Essex.

New Health Campaign to Find People with Undiagnosed Lung Disease in North East Essex

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:09:28 GMT

27 July 2011: COPD: Know it. Check it. Treat it, a campaign to raise awareness of a serious lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been launched by NHS North East Essex today in collaboration with local healthcare professionals to help find potentially 2,500 people in the area who may have the disease, but are unaware.

New role for GP Linda

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:13:44 GMT

NHS North East Essex Health has appointed a Macmillan GP facilitator who will work with GP practices to help develop local cancer and palliative care services.

Public urged to put best foot forward – time and time again

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:12:41 GMT

THE north east Essex public is being urged to put its best foot forward – as many times as possible – and take up the pedometer challenge.

Penni’s success is a weight off her mind

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:11:31 GMT

THE final straw for Penni Sarling in her battle with the bulge was when her nine-year-old daughter said to her one day when walking down the street, ‘mum, you’ve got a big bum!’

Exercise buddies to help people keep fit

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:04:08 GMT

PEOPLE who feel more inclined to exercise with somebody else rather than on their own are to get a helping hand in the form of an exercise buddy.

ACE leading the way in falls prevention

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:01:22 GMT

NORTH East Essex is leading the way when it comes to reducing the number of falls by the elderly.
The Falls Prevention Service, run by community healthcare provider Anglian Community Enterprise (ACE), is now seeing 400 people a month, the best in the eastern region and more than many area’s services see in a year.

New service helps people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:59:39 GMT

AN initiative designed to stop people being unnecessarily admitted into hospital has been so successful, it has been extended for a further six months.

Move to make parking easier at Clacton Hospital

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:15:03 GMT

NHS North East Essex has taken steps to improve car-parking for visitors to Clacton Hospital by altering the charging structure.

ACE wins end of life training contract

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:20:56 GMT

LOCAL community healthcare provider, Anglian Community Enterprise (ACE), has been awarded the contract to provide end of life training to staff working in a range of settings across north east Essex.

Health staff adopt pedal power

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:56:54 GMT

NHS North East Essex has put the wheels in motion to encourage a healthier workforce and help the environment.

Healthy lifestyle gets top marks

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:07:56 GMT

YOUNG people with a healthy outlook have signed up as Youth Health Champions with NHS North East Essex and have been learning how to take the healthy lifestyle message direct to their fellow pupils in Colchester and Tendring.

Project aims to reach diabetes patients

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:36:59 GMT

THE north east Essex community diabetes team has launched a new project to identify and help people with diabetes who are not currently managing their condition.

Patients satisfied with health facilities

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:24:11 GMT

PATIENTS have expressed their satisfaction with the quality of two healthcare facilities across north east Essex.

Service helps record number of people quit smoking

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:56:38 GMT

A RECORD number of people have quit smoking this past year in north east Essex.

Local Health Trainer initiative helping blind and deaf children in Romania

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:52:30 GMT

BLIND and deaf children in Romania are benefiting from a health improvement initiative run by Anglian Community Enterprise (ACE), the social enterprise organisation now running community healthcare services across north east Essex.

Be prepared and keep cool as temperatures rise this weekend

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:17:27 GMT

Temperatures are set to rise this weekend across the region and NHS East of England is reminding the public to be prepared and to look after themselves and others in the event of a heatwave.

Mother’s celebrate National Breastfeeding Week at launch of new group

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:27:35 GMT

Mother’s from across north east Essex will gather at a new group in Frinton next week to promote the benefits of breastfeeding.

Call for people with diabetes to make themselves heard

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:10:40 GMT

People with diabetes in north east Essex are being reminded they have an opportunity to shape their healthcare through an innovative new forum.

Local chlamydia screening team among best in the country

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:12:19 GMT

THE north east Essex chlamydia screening team is celebrating retaining its position as the top-performing team in the east of England – and is now the fifth best in the country.

National recognition for local youth health champion programme

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:10:55 GMT

AN innovative project involving youth health champions in schools across north east Essex could become nationally accredited and rolled out across the country.

Choose and Book top men to address local GPs

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:51:46 GMT

TWO of the country’s leading authorities on the NHS Choose and Book scheme will be addressing north east Essex GPs and hospital doctors next week.

NHS Mid Essex Board accepts radiotherapy recommendation

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:49:58 GMT

THE Board of NHS Mid Essex today (June 8) accepted the recommendation of the Essex Cancer Network that the expansion of the existing radiotherapy centres in Colchester and Southend is the best option for increasing the number of radiotherapy treatments in Essex by 2016.

Exercise class popularity forces change of venue

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:11:49 GMT

NEW exercise classes launched in Harwich for the over-60s with underlying health issues have been so successful, they have switched to a larger venue.

Birthday card with a point

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:43:59 GMT

YOUNG children across north and mid Essex will shortly be receiving an unexpected – but very important – birthday card.

Evening self-help programme for people with diabetes

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:42:57 GMT

PEOPLE with diabetes across north east Essex are being offered the chance to sign up to a free evening-run self-help programme.

Screening website launched by local NHS

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:41:04 GMT

NHS North East Essex is marking national Cervical Screening Awareness Week (June 6-12) by launching a specialist screening and immunisation section on its website.

Pioneering diabetes handbook updated

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:39:21 GMT

A PERSONAL diabetes handbook which provides information and advice on the condition and enables patients to keep an up-to-date record of their treatment has been so successful it has now been updated.

Premises to receive breastfeeding recognition

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:42:59 GMT

SHOPS and other public venues across north east Essex are to be acknowledged for their level of breastfeeding friendliness.

Local NHS launches website for carers

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:58:01 GMT

CARERS across north east Essex now have access to a special website full of useful information to help them in their role.

Local NHS reduces clinical waste and saves money

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:47:48 GMT

NHS North East Essex has worked with local GP practices to reduce clinical waste by almost a third in the past six months.

Colchester GP recognised by leading magazine

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:48:28 GMT

A PROMINENT Colchester doctor has been recognised by a leading trade magazine as the 25th most influential GP in the country.

Help the NHS to help you

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:49:27 GMT

Campaign urges women to have smear test

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:41:44 GMT

A HARD-HITTING campaign to encourage more women to have a cervical cancer smear test is being launched this week by NHS North East Essex.