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.

Meet Finley. At just 12 years old, Finley is shaving his head to show support for his nanny, Sharon, who is currently un...
16/01/2026

Meet Finley. At just 12 years old, Finley is shaving his head to show support for his nanny, Sharon, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

💙Finley wanted to do something meaningful to stand alongside his nanny during her treatment, and decided to shave his head in support of the Woolverstone Centre at Ipswich Hospital. The Woolverstone Centre provides care and treatment for oncology, haematology and radiotherapy patients, including Sharon.

Every donation supports the incredible staff who provide comfort, care and treatment to patients when they need it most. You can still donate to Finley’s brave shave by visiting: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rebecca-garner-finleysfundraiser?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwY2xjawPIdRZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4QXZ6OXJZaGtYQzlaQjRTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeHsjYKn5OCFiUiGJdle80AsGytkI_Uu5dHRtG7BY20Ejd5PbFlY4ahf4LuNg_aem_BFJ1nY9b60EamEZS4QMiig

🌟Good Luck for tomorrow Finley, thank you for your incredible support!🌟

We’re delighted to share the opening of our new Woolverstone Dispensary at Ipswich Hospital 🎉Designed especially for onc...
08/01/2026

We’re delighted to share the opening of our new Woolverstone Dispensary at Ipswich Hospital 🎉

Designed especially for oncology, haematology and radiotherapy patients, the new pharmacy helps patients receive their medication more quickly, in a calmer, dedicated space away from the main outpatient pharmacy.

Located in the Woolverstone Centre, this new dispensary provides a quieter, more convenient service for patients who often require frequent prescriptions as part of their treatment. By being separate from the hospital’s main pharmacy in Central Outpatients, it helps to reduce waiting times and ease pressure on patients during what can already be a stressful time.

⏱️ Prescriptions can be ready in as little as 30 minutes
📱 Patients can receive MyChart notifications when medication is ready
💙 Proudly funded by Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity thanks to our generous supporters💙

👉 Find out opening times, collection options and full details on our website: colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk/news/new-woolverstone-dispensary-opens-at-ipswich-hospital-to-support-cancer-patients

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

💙 Thank you Whip Street Motors LTD 💙Thanks to the continued generosity of local family firm Whip Street Motors Ltd, 320 ...
30/12/2025

💙 Thank you Whip Street Motors LTD 💙

Thanks to the continued generosity of local family firm Whip Street Motors Ltd, 320 PICC line covers have been purchased for patients in Ipswich Hospital’s Woolverstone Centre.

These specialist covers help keep PICC lines dry and comfortable during bathing and showering, supporting patients’ comfort, dignity and independence during treatment.

We’re so grateful for their ongoing support and the real difference this will make to patients when they need it most.

Thank you 🫶

Full story at //bit.ly/4ayAyN2

💙Wonderful Act of Support 💙We are so grateful to supporter Sam May and his dad Chris, who organised a fantastic Golf Tou...
29/12/2025

💙Wonderful Act of Support 💙

We are so grateful to supporter Sam May and his dad Chris, who organised a fantastic Golf Tournament at Thorpeness Golf Club in the summer ☀️🏌️⛳️

Thank you to all the teams who attended and generously supported this fundraising event for the Cancer Wellbeing Centre💙

This cause is close to their hearts, as Sam is currently receiving cancer treatment at Ipswich Hospital. Sam was delighted to attend a presentation at the hospital with his wife Eloise, joined by staff from Radiotherapy and the Cancer Wellbeing teams, to present an incredible donation of £13,500.

This amazing gift will provide a much-needed boost, and we are truly thankful.

Sam also wanted to pass on his heartfelt thanks, saying he has been “treated so well by all the staff teams.”

💫 Thank you to everyone involved for your kindness, generosity, and support💙

24/12/2025

✨ As the year comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to all our supporters💙

Your generosity helps us go above and beyond for our hospitals. Helping us to be there for your friends and family when they need it most.

From everyone at Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year. 🎄💙

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours Update 🎄Please note our festive opening hours for the Charity and Voluntary Services office:📅 ...
24/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours Update 🎄

Please note our festive opening hours for the Charity and Voluntary Services office:
📅 24 Dec: 9am – 4pm
📅 25 Dec – 1 Jan: Closed (Charity)
📅 2 Jan: 9am – 4pm

✨ Voluntary Services remain open, except on public bank holidays.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year! 💙❄️

19/12/2025

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Meet our London Marathon 2026 fundraisers 🏅

Our incredible runners are taking on 26.2 miles for deeply personal reasons, to give thanks, honour loved ones and support the hospital services that care for your friends and family when they need it most.

By running for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, they’re helping to fund vital projects that support patients, families and NHS staff across our hospitals🏥

💙 Read their stories and discover what’s driving them to the start line:
👉 colchesteripswichcharity.org.uk/news/2026-london-marathon

Get behind our runners this Christmas and share, donate and cheer them on along their journey 👏🏃‍♂️🏅

We’re so grateful to the Essex Rebels Basketball and everyone involved for spreading festive cheer at Colchester Hospita...
18/12/2025

We’re so grateful to the Essex Rebels Basketball and everyone involved for spreading festive cheer at Colchester Hospital🎄Thank you for making such a positive difference to our youngest patients this 🎅 💙

Last chance to win £5,000!The draw closes at midnight, so there is still time to get your tickets.The guaranteed £5,000 ...
18/12/2025

Last chance to win £5,000!

The draw closes at midnight, so there is still time to get your tickets.

The guaranteed £5,000 is up for grabs on top of all the other weekly prizes; £1,000, £200, 10 x £10, 270 x £5!

Get your Super Draw tickets now: https://bit.ly/3BtcWde

Good luck!💙

Calling staff and volunteers at Colchester Hospital!This Wednesday (17), come join us between 12 -13.30pm in the Colche...
16/12/2025

Calling staff and volunteers at Colchester Hospital!

This Wednesday (17), come join us between 12 -13.30pm in the Colchester Hospital Wellbeing Garden and create a festive star.

This is a drop-in session so there is no need to sign up. Just pop along and stay for as long as you can.

Happy making! ⭐

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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.