We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraising appeal so generously since it's launch at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. The money has been used to create calming rest spaces, support mental health first aid training and support families of NHS staff who have lost a loved one. These projects will continue to benefit staff, volunteers and patients for years to come.
Although the emergency stages of the pandemic are hopefully behind us, local NHS staff continue to face extreme pressure and the need for physical, emotional and financial wellbeing support remains one of our priorities.
In the coming months we will be building further new rest spaces and updating some of our green spaces for restful healing breaks as well as launching our staff benevolent fund.
Please do continue to support the appeal if you are able to.
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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Colchester & Ipswich Hospital’s Charity are delighted to announce the opening of a new wellbeing garden at Colchester Hospital in Essex, created in partnership with NHS Charities Together. Read more
Designed by award winning garden designer Adam Frost, the new wellbeing garden at Colchester Hospital aims to be a relaxing and restorative space for NHS staff, patients and visitors. Read more
You are invited to walk side-by-side with our amazing NHS staff and take part in our popular Hospital Hero Hike! Read more
Award-winning gardener and BBC Gardener's World Presenter Adam Frost unveils brand new wellbeing garden design for Colchester Hospital. Read more
Hardy hikers have raised £39,500 for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity after pulling on their walking boots and trekking across the Essex and Suffolk countryside during the annual Hospital Hero Hike. Read more
A mental health first aider who completed his training thanks to funding from our charity has spoken of the benefits the role has brought to both his professional and personal life. Read more
A personal assistant has sent a message of thanks to our mental health first aiders for the “life-saving” support they gave which helped her through a hospital admission and her phased return to work. Read more
A patient safety and experience coordinator who struggled with all-consuming depression during COVID-19 has hailed the support she received from a mental health first aider which she credits with saving her life. Read more
A total of 573 staff from across East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) are now able to offer extra wellbeing support to colleagues after completing mental health first aid training funded by Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Read more
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers welcomed hospital staff at their annual dinner and raised funds in support of Staff Wellbeing. Read more
Art can help us stay well, aid our recovery, and support us to live longer, better lives. We think everyone should be able to benefit from art. Read more about our recent project to brighten Ipswich Hospital and our partnership with paintings in hospitals. Read more
The Doctors’ Mess at both Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals have recently received some much needed upgrades. Our doctors are now able to enjoy a break away from their clinical duties in a more relaxing environment. Read more
The first floor facilities of ‘Villa 8’ have always been a sociable hub for a short break or to make a cuppa, but they were tired and in desperate need of an uplift. The space has been transformed into mini oasis for staff from the education, library, medical and clinical education teams to enjoy. Read more
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has launched a one-stop-shop wellbeing hub to help its 10,000 staff and volunteers to be at their best, both at home and at work. Read more