News 2012
21 December 2012
Hayley’s award hat-trick|
A medical photographer at West Suffolk Hospital is celebrating after picking up a hat-trick of awards in the space of just four months.
17 December 2012
Ward closes due to norovirus|
Ward F7 at West Suffolk Hospital is currently closed to new admissions after several patients showed symptoms of norovirus.
17 December 2012
WSH sister retires after 38 years of caring for children|
A ward sister at West Suffolk Hospital is looking forward to a well-earned rest after caring for generations of children.
17 December 2012
Clive brings a smile to children in the Third World|
A consultant anaesthetist at West Suffolk Hospital has just returned from his fourth trip aboard to help children with facial deformities to smile again
6 December 2012
Town stars to spread Christmas cheer |
Players from Ipswich Town Football Club will visit West Suffolk Hospital on Monday (10 December) to spread some Christmas cheer to young patients.
3 December 2012
New Chairs for the West Suffolk Hospital MSLC|
The West Suffolk Hospital Maternity Services Liaison Committee will undoubtedly get a new boost of life following the appointment of its new chairs Karen Holmes and Carly Webber.
29 November 2012
New scheme turns waste into wattage|
West Suffolk has become one of the country’s first hospitals to sign up to a new scheme to recycle waste cooking oil into electricity.
28 November 2012
Specialist equipment unveiled in Sarah’s memory|
The family of a young mother who lost her battle with swine flu will visit West Suffolk Hospital on Monday (3 December) to see the equipment which has been purchased with £20,000 raise in her memory.
26 November 2012
Generous fundraiser’s “diamond jubilee” gift|
A generous fundraiser who celebrated his own “diamond jubilee” with a quartet of physical challenges has raised more than £10,000 to buy specialist equipment for West Suffolk Hospital’s neo-natal unit.
21 November 2012
WSH recognised for helping staff stay healthy|
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has been presented with a regional award in recognition of the steps it takes to help its staff stay healthy.
16 November 2012
WSH’s smallest baby returns home|
The delighted parents of a baby girl who weighed less than a tin of tomatoes when she was born prematurely have finally been able to take their daughter home after nearly three months in neonatal care.
15 November 2012
Patients’ praise for innovative programme|
Patients who have had a joint replacement at West Suffolk have praised an innovative programme which has cut the length of time they spend in hospital by two thirds.
12 November 2012
National award for WSH cancer service|
The Macmillan Unit at West Suffolk Hospital has received a national award in recognition of the high quality environment it provides for cancer patients.
18 October 2012
Pioneering new nursing role on WSH’s wards|
West Suffolk has become one of only a handful of hospitals in the eastern region to pioneer a completely new clinical role after bringing the first fully-trained assistant practitioners to its wards to help further improve patient care.
16 October 2012
Generous donation improves eye care|
Care for eye patients at West Suffolk Hospital has been given a boost after kind-hearted fundraisers donated £3,000 towards the cost of a new specialist camera.
09 October 2012
Serving up picture perfect food|
A new visual menu designed to help patients with communication difficulties to choose the foods they’d like to eat more easily has been launched.
03 October 2012
Saying thanks with a leap of faith|
A grateful student whose father is receiving cancer treatment at West Suffolk Hospital has thanked the unit which is caring for him with a generous £1,863 donation.
01 October 2012
WSH diabetes patient honoured|
Photo/ interview opportunity: Wednesday 3 October at 9.30am at the Diabetes Centre at West Suffolk Hospital. Patient Rosemary Drinkwater is presented with a medal for managing her diabetes for 50 years.
24 September 2012
Gearing up to fight the flu|
Staff at West Suffolk Hospital are being urged to help protect themselves, their families and their patients by getting a “chew for the flu” in the run up to the winter.
17 September 2012
Young people with diabetes urged to help improve care|
Young people with diabetes are being given the chance to help develop a new phone app, computer programme or other high tech solution which will improve care and quality of life for themselves and others with the condition.
14 September 2012
Innovative project shortlisted for hat-trick of awards|
An innovative service which provides thousands of respiratory patients from across Suffolk with specialist care in their own homes has been shortlisted for a hat-trick of national awards.
10 September 2012
World class initiative takes centre stage|
An innovative programme which has helped cut the length of time hip or knee replacement patients spend at West Suffolk by two thirds is to be showcased.
07 September 2012
New specialist clinic for Haverhill patients|
Haverhill patients with joint disease and other rheumatology problems will soon be able to access specialist care closer to home when West Suffolk Hospital launches a new clinic in the town next week.
05 September 2012
Do your bit to help give the gift of life|
The call has gone out for an enthusiastic member of the public who is passionate about organ donation to step forward and help give others the gift of life.
31 August 2012
Encouraging nurses back into service|
Registered nurses who are keen to return to working on the wards have been invited to an open day taking place at West Suffolk Hospital.
20 August 2012
State-of-the-art scanners installed at WSH|
Clinicians at West Suffolk Hospital are getting faster access to top quality images following the installation of two new state-of-the-art CT scanners.
06 August 2012
Women to benefit from £190,000 ward upgrade|
Women receiving specialist care at West Suffolk will benefit from improved privacy and dignity in more spacious surroundings when the hospital’s gynaecology unit moves to a newly refurbished ward later this year.
02 August 2012
WSH shortlisted for staff health award|
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award in recognition of its commitment to encouraging healthy lifestyles among its staff.
23 July 2012
Patients to benefit from latest cataract surgery|
More patients will be able to have their sight restored using the latest cataract surgery at West Suffolk Hospital following the installation of ultra-modern equipment at the Eye Treatment Centre.
18 July 2012
High standards maintained as hospital food rated “excellent”|
Assessors have rated the food at West Suffolk Hospital as “excellent” and its standards of cleanliness and patient privacy and dignity as “good” for the second year running.
17 July 2012
Come along for knockout fun!|
People from across west Suffolk are being invited to a huge community event where they can have fun while raising vital cash for charity.
6 July 2012
Better breast screening for women in West Suffolk|
Women called for breast screening in the Mildenhall area this summer will benefit from using West Suffolk’s new mobile unit equipped with the latest digital imaging technology.
3 July 2012
Show your support and help improve cancer care|
People from across west Suffolk have been urged to do their bit to help further improve care and diagnosis for cancer patients by supporting a huge community event this summer.
18 June 2012
Monkey's mission to give health help to children|
Primary school children from across the country will soon be learning more about what to expect when they are unwell thanks to an innovative new project starring a cuddly monkey.
11 June 2012
Celebrating WSH's dedicated volunteers|
Dedicated volunteers who give up their free time to serve patients, visitors and staff at West Suffolk Hospital will be thanked for their efforts at a special awards ceremony next week.
01 June 2012
Generous gift for green-fingered staff|
Green-fingered staff at West Suffolk Hospital have been given a generous gift of £500 so that they can buy the equipment they need to spruce up gardens around the site for the benefit of patients and visitors.
24 May 2012
Consultant named "clinical leader of the year"|
A consultant in critical care medicine who helped transform West Suffolk’s A&E department into the country’s top performing has been awarded a prestigious national leadership accolade.
23 May 2012
WSH staff tackle rugby challenge|
Film/ photo/ interview opportunity: Saturday 26 May at Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club. Staff from West Suffolk Hospital join forces with coaches and players from West Suffolk College to host a rugby world sevens tournament.
21 May 2012
Patients to benefit from technology upgrade|
Patients will benefit from faster, more efficient clinics following the completion of a major software upgrade which is giving doctors and nurses at West Suffolk Hospital instant access to better quality x-rays and scans.
14 May 2012
"Green" project wins environmental award|
A project designed to save money on energy costs while cutting carbon emissions at West Suffolk Hospital has won a regional environmental award.
09 May 2012
Sign up now for regional games, young diabetics urged|
Young people with diabetes are being encouraged to sign up and represent their hospital in a special games competition taking place later this summer.
02 May 2012
WSH named “top hospital” for second year running|
West Suffolk Hospital has been named the country’s top hospital for the quality of care it delivers to its patients for the second year running.
27 April 2012
Patients benefit as hospital meets all key targets|
Patients at West Suffolk Hospital are receiving fast, effective and safe treatment, according to new data released today (27 April).
23 April 2012
Breastfeeding commitment commended |
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded a certificate of commitment in recognition of its efforts to encourage more new mums to breastfeed.
19 April 2012
Sign up, have fun and help raise vital charity cash|
A rallying cry has gone out to businesses and organisations from across west Suffolk to enter a team into a fun-packed charity event taking place this summer.
10 April 2012
Long-serving staff recognised for 1,725 years of care|
Dedicated staff who have served patients at West Suffolk Hospital for a combined total of more than 17 centuries have been presented with long service awards in recognition of their achievement.
05 April 2012
New emergency assessment unit officially opens|
Professor Dame Carol Black will officially open West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust’s new emergency assessment unit (EAU) on Wednesday (11 April).
02 April 2012
State-of-the-art treatment for varicose veins|
Vascular patients at West Suffolk Hospital are recovering from surgery more quickly and with fewer complications following the introduction of a state-of-the-art technique to remove varicose veins.
27 March 2012
Digital breast unit officially opens |
Lady Elsie Robson will officially open West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust’s new digital breast imaging unit this Thursday (29 March) following a £1.2m project to install state-of-the-art machinery.
26 March 2012
Green schemes showcased during spotlight on sustainability|
A range of schemes designed to reduce the amount of waste which West Suffolk Hospital sends to landfill will be showcased on Wednesday (28 March) during a national sustainability day.
22 March 2012
Fundraising success in Sarah’s memory|
The family of a young mother who lost her battle with swine flu will present a cheque for £25,000 to West Suffolk Hospital on Friday (23 March) after raising the money in her memory.
16 March 2012
Oliver`s Kitchen cooks up a storm|
The parents of a toddler who had a stroke at birth have pledged to support a national charity and thank the hospital which cared for their son through an inspirational fundraising project designed to get families cooking.
12 March 2012
Shining Lights pick up their prizes|
West Suffolk Hospital staff who go the extra mile to deliver excellent services, treat everyone with dignity and respect and drive through improvements to patient care will be celebrated on Thursday (15 March) at a special ceremony.
09 March 2012
Joining forces for a knockout charity event|
A community event designed to give people the chance to have fun while raising vital cash for charity has been given a major boost after a local business pledged £3,000 in sponsorship.
07 March 2012
Hospital shortlisted for environmental award|
An extensive project to encourage West Suffolk Hospital staff to find sustainable methods of travelling to work has been shortlisted for a special environmental award.
27 February 2012
Diabetes patients honoured at WSH|
Three West Suffolk Hospital patients who have successfully managed their type 1 diabetes for a combined total of 150 years are to receive a medal in recognition of their achievement.
07 February 2012
£1.2m breast imaging upgrade complete|
Patients at West Suffolk Hospital are benefitting following completion of a £1.2m project to replace analogue breast imaging equipment with state-of-the-art digital machinery.
01 February 2012
The use of ASR and Birmingham hip replacements at West Suffolk Hospital|
Over the last few days, the national media has reported concerns about a specific type of resurfacing hip replacement, in which both parts of the hip are made of metal. In some cases, metal particles have been release as the hip wears, which can lead to complications.
30 January 2012
Ward closes due to norovirus|
A ward at West Suffolk Hospital has closed to new admissions after several patients showed symptoms of norovirus.
30 January 2012
New emergency assessment unit opens at WSH|
West Suffolk Hospital`s new emergency assessment unit (EAU) has opened to patients following a major £800,000 project to improve and modernise facilities.
27 January 2012
Geraldine steps down after 35 years |
Staff and volunteers at West Suffolk Hospital will say a fond farewell to its voluntary services manager on Tuesday (31 January) when she retires after 35 years with the Trust.
24 January 2012
Major investment in state-of-the-art electric beds|
New state-of-the-art electric beds which are designed to improve comfort for patients while reducing the risk of pressure ulcers are being introduced at West Suffolk Hospital.
23 January 2012
Turning the spotlight on nutrition |
Staff at West Suffolk Hospital are to take part in a national initiative to raise awareness of the impact which good food and drink can have on patients’ recovery.
6 January 2012
PIP breast implants not used at West Suffolk Hospital|
Over the last few days, the national media has reported concerns about a specific brand of silicone breast implants - Poly Implant Prothese (PIP).
Town stars to spread Christmas cheer
Town stars to spread Christmas cheer
Town stars to spread Christmas cheer
Ward closes due to norovirus
Ward closes due to norovirus