Bury Free Press - Health Feed

Student wins award as role of volunteers at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds is celebrated

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:43:37 GMT

A young student volunteer at West Suffolk Hospital has told how she feels ‘incredibly honoured’ after she was presented with an award this week.

Review says ambulance trust board failed to lead

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:48:04 GMT

Ambulance bosses have been strongly criticised for lack of leadership and direction.

Chief executive to leave NHS Foundation Trust

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:03:41 GMT

The chief executive officer of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is to resign from his post.

Health firm at Nowton approved to offer new service

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:17:07 GMT

Geecol Wellness based at Nowton Court Heritage Centre has been awarded AQP (Any Qualified Provider) status by the Department of Health to run a lymphoedema treatment service.

Strategy to combat alcohol misuse across the county

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:20:06 GMT

A strategy to combat the misuse of alcohol across Suffolk is to be developed.

Concerns over out-of-hours health service

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:19:44 GMT

Leading GPs have expressed concerns about an out-of-hours healthcare service in the wake of increases in hospital A&E attendance.

Hospital fails to meet commissioning group’s stroke targets

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:03:54 GMT

West Suffolk Hospital has been rapped for failing to meet targets for its stroke services.

Dr Chrispin leaves ambulance trust

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:42:19 GMT

Dr. Pamela Chrispin, medical director and deputy chief executive of East of England Ambulance Service Trust, is leaving after a period of ill health.

Hospital bosses to take action over increased demands on A&E department

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:52:05 GMT

Health bosses are to take action over a dramatic increase in the number of patients attending A&E - some with conditions that could have been treated elsewhere.

Soldier’s medical discharge sees new fitness boot camp in Woolpit and Norton with fund-raisers for Help for Heroes

Tue, 28 May 2013 08:42:34 GMT

A medical discharge last year after a shoulder injury dashed Peter Hobbs hopes of his first tour of Afghanistan – but has also led to a new business.

Diabetic department at West Suffolk Hospital benefits from tractor run

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:31:39 GMT

A vintage tractor run has raised £2,300 for the diabetes department of West Suffolk Hospital.

Crohn’s suffering pupils at a Bury St Edmunds school hand cash to research and support charity

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:47:57 GMT

Both Sophie Springett, and Nick Copsey have missed school as they struggled with Crohn’s Disease – now they have raised cash for charity.

Share your views on health and care

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:31:24 GMT

People who have conditions such as Parkinsons, epilepsy, MS, or brain injury and their carers are being invited to share their experiences of health and social care. A consultation process is happening in the next few weeks through the local Neurology Network.