May's Press Releases

31st May 2012
Physios organise Diamond Jubilee knees-up for falls patients
Diamond Jubilee celebrations will extend to a third day at Colchester General Hospital next week with a party for falls patients.
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29th May 2012
Bike Week boost for hospitals' charity
A series of events is being held during Bike Week next month (June) to promote cycling to thousands of hospital staff in Colchester.
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28th May 2012
Hairy Monks do their bit for cancer patients
Scout leaders in Lawford are organising a fundraising evening for the North East Essex Urology Cancer Support Group.
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28th May 2012
Lily and Rita prove that volunteering can be a dog's life
Two dogs will be among about 40 guests at a party in Colchester on Friday (1 June) to celebrate the work of hospital volunteers.
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25th May 2012
Trust chief executive will be guest speaker
Dr Gordon Coutts, Chief Executive of Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust, will be the guest speaker at next month's meeting of a cancer support group.
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24th May 2012
Equipment donated in memory of colleague
Specialist equipment costing £5,000 has been donated to Colchester General Hospital by the parents of a former member of staff.
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23rd May 2012
Nurse Kim prepares to help Olympic spectators
An experienced nurse from Colchester General Hospital has been chosen to be a medical first responder at the London Olympics.
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17th May 2012
Free talk will focus on eyes
A consultant who trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital will describe the full range of hospital eye services available in Colchester at a free health talk later this month.
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15th May 2012
Patients encouraged to take part in A&E survey
Surveys are being sent out next week (w/c 21 May) to ask patients for their views on the care they received at Colchester's A&E department.
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14th May 2012
Invitation to attend Trust board meeting
The board of the NHS trust that runs Colchester General Hospital and Essex County Hospital will meet in public on Thursday (17 May).
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14th May 2012
Tendring service of remembrance
A service of remembrance will take place in Tendring next week (22 May) for those who have suffered the loss of their baby at any time during pregnancy or around the time of birth.
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1st May 2012
Nurse returns as guest speaker
A nurse from a leading cancer charity will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Colchester Myeloma Support Group.
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