Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity

Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Such items are above and beyond the scope of the NHS budget, and together we make a difference to patients, friends and family, staff and our local community.

Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity is the only charity dedicated to enhancing patient experience and staff welfare across the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity is committed to helping East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust provide a quality health community for you and your loved ones - today and into the future. At Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, we aim to help provide you, your friends, your family and neighbours the highest quality, safe, and compassionate care. Through the support of our donors, we
• purchase patient comforts, such as equipment, toys and books;
• fund improvements to the hospital environment to make it more welcoming to patients;
• provide facilities for patient family members, such as a parent room on the Neonatal Unit;
• fund state-of-the-art equipment;
• contribute to clinical research;
• help staff to keep their skills and knowledge up to date; and
• support staff welfare.

Calling your creativity! We’re excited to launch Artfully Minded, a free online art series made just for ESNEFT staff, f...
05/11/2025

Calling your creativity!

We’re excited to launch Artfully Minded, a free online art series made just for ESNEFT staff, friends and family – no experience needed! 🖌️

Relax, recharge, and get inspired with artist Samantha Barnes and her team (plus Barney the dog 🐶). All you need is paper, a pencil, and an open mind.

🎥 Watch the first video now – head to our website to start creating! www.colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk/news/calling-your-creativity

This November, two incredible friends – both named Chloe – served up a delicious fundraiser at Ipswich Hospital in suppo...
05/11/2025

This November, two incredible friends – both named Chloe – served up a delicious fundraiser at Ipswich Hospital in support of the Breast Care Services and Cancer Care Services.🍰

After being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at just 35, nurse Chloe Smith wanted to give something back to the teams who have supported her every step of the way. Both Chloe's raised an incredible £1,035.31, and sold out completely! 🙌🎉

"They have looked after me so well, I am so grateful. After just six weeks of chemo, my tumour has halved in size! I'm so proud of us, and of everyone who took the time and effort to bake for such a worthy cause. I wish I could personally thank each and everyone who supported the sale." - Chloe Smith

Thank you to everyone who baked, bought and supported. Sign up to our newsletter to see the full impact of your support each month!

🌸Imagine a calm space away from a busy hospital ward. One surrounded by nature. Where you can spend precious time with a...
04/11/2025

🌸Imagine a calm space away from a busy hospital ward. One surrounded by nature. Where you can spend precious time with a loved one when it matters most – to talk, hold hands, make decisions, say goodbyes.

🏥Ipswich Hospital is in need of a Time Garden – for everyone nearing the end of life. We’ve secured half the vital funds to build it. But we need your help to truly get it off the ground.

🌱Help our fundraising pot grow today, visit: colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk/timegardenappeal

🔔You're in luck! We are extending our Free Wills month by one more week! Now is your chance to get your will written - a...
03/11/2025

🔔You're in luck! We are extending our Free Wills month by one more week!

Now is your chance to get your will written - and for free. It can take as little as 15 minutes to complete, but provide a lifetime of relief.

You can also leave a legacy to us, so we can continue to help patients, staff and families across Suffolk and Essex.

Get started today: https://octopuslegacy.com/online-will?utm_source=charity&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=autumn25-cihc&utm_term=bau-na&utm_content=na-generic-website-1

What an amazing effort! A huge thank you to the Colchester Rotary Forum and volunteers, who gave an incredible effort pl...
31/10/2025

What an amazing effort!

A huge thank you to the Colchester Rotary Forum and volunteers, who gave an incredible effort planting over 4000 crocus bulbs in the Colchester Hospital Wellbeing garden last week.

We are so grateful for your support in both time and the donation of the crocus bulbs. We look forward to the spring display early next year!🌸

If you fancy your hand at gardening, get in touch at charity@esneft.nhs.uk.

🎅Are you apart of our Santa Fun Run?🎄Kick start your Christmas by joining the jolliest run of the year — the Santa Fun R...
31/10/2025

🎅Are you apart of our Santa Fun Run?🎄

Kick start your Christmas by joining the jolliest run of the year — the Santa Fun Run.

📍 Where: Colchester Castle Park
⏰ When: Sunday 30th November, starting at 10 AM

Don’t miss your last chance to embrace the festive spirit and see a parade of Santas working off their mince pies! Or join in by running, jogging or walking, a 5km or 2.5km route!

Even better, you’ll be making a difference while you enjoy the fun. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Fund, helping patients and staff when they need it most.

Let’s lace up, spread some joy and make it a day to remember: www.colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk/Event/santa-fun-run-2025

30/10/2025

We're delighted to say that charity funding has been able to help the Critical Care Unit at Colchester Hospital purchase essential rehab chairs for the department.

Here, Maria, a Critical Care Nurse, discusses the impact of having these chairs in the Critical Care Unit, from early mobilisation to providing better outcomes for patients.

If you want to donate, head over to our website for more information at colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk.💙

We were honoured to welcome Vicki Nicholls, her daughter Emily, and family members Laurence, Rosie, and Sarah to Childre...
30/10/2025

We were honoured to welcome Vicki Nicholls, her daughter Emily, and family members Laurence, Rosie, and Sarah to Children’s Services at Ipswich Hospital, where they met with Siobhan from our Play Team for a tour of the unit.

The visit was in loving memory of Matt, a much-loved husband, dad, son, and brother, who sadly passed away unexpectedly. Matt was a familiar face to our team, regularly visiting the hospital with Emily, who receives care from our Oncology Department. His warmth and kindness touched many of the team💙

In his memory, the family generously donated £2,200 to support the department, a cause close to their hearts, and one that Matt himself had fundraised for through his recent abseil challenge.

💙 A heartfelt thank you to the Nicholls family

We are extremely grateful for your continued support.

🏍️ A huge congratulations to Kev, Michelle, and the entire Suffolk Biker Family! 🏍️Crowds turned out in amazing numbers ...
29/10/2025

🏍️ A huge congratulations to Kev, Michelle, and the entire Suffolk Biker Family! 🏍️

Crowds turned out in amazing numbers for the annual ride out this summer, setting off from Needham Market and riding through the countryside, cheered on by so many wonderful supporters along the way! 💙

With food, music, raffles, a brave head shave, auctioned T-shirts, a pub quiz, and match funding from MACE, you raised an incredible £4,301.70 this year! 🎉

The communities continued support shone through, bringing the total fundraising over the past 5 years to an amazing £13,499.13, in support of cancer services at Ipswich Hospital and the Woolverstone Centre, a cause close to your hearts. 💕

👏 Congratulations and a heartfelt thanks to everyone involved, what an inspiring team effort!

A huge thank you to members of the Mersea Island Lodge No. 5534 Essex Freemasons who took on our Hospital Hero Hike this...
28/10/2025

A huge thank you to members of the Mersea Island Lodge No. 5534 Essex Freemasons who took on our Hospital Hero Hike this October.

After tackling many fields, stiles and strong winds, this wonderful team managed to complete the 21-mile walk in just eight hours, raising an incredible £1,000 for our Charity.

This generous donation will go towards providing essential medical equipment and services that go beyond what the NHS can provide.

Thank you for your incredible effort and for getting involved to support your local hospital services. We look forward to seeing you in our other events!

Ready to get in the Christmas spirit? You could be entering Christmas with £5,000 by entering the Super Draw!🎁 On top of...
28/10/2025

Ready to get in the Christmas spirit?

You could be entering Christmas with £5,000 by entering the Super Draw!🎁

On top of this exciting prize, you could also win one of the weekly prizes, including; £1,00, £200, 10 x £10 and 270 x £5.

Take a chance and get your Super Draw tickets here: https://bit.ly/3BtcWde

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Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road
Ipswich
IP45PD

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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We are committed to helping the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust deliver a quality health community for you and your loved ones - today and into the future. At the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, we aim to help provide you, your friends, your family and neighbours the highest quality, safe and compassionate care. Through the support of our donors, we • purchase patient comforts, such as equipment, toys and books; • fund improvements to the hospital environment to make it more welcoming to patients; • provide facilities for patient family members, such as a parent room on the Neonatal Unit; • fund state-of-the-art equipment; • contribute to clinical research; • help staff to keep their skills and knowledge up to date; and • support staff welfare. Such items are above and beyond the scope of the NHS budget and make a real difference to patients, friends and family, staff and our local community.