Our team of dedicated runners have successfully completed the London Marathon, raising over £36,000 so far for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Read more
Local community groups have come together to support the Time Garden Appeal, which aims to create a calm, peaceful outdoor space for end-of-life patients, their families and loved ones at Ipswich Hospital. Read more
Thanks to the generosity of supporters of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, a new state-of-the-art electronic bike (e-Bike) has been funded for Colchester Hospital’s cardiology team. Read more
A new piece of interactive gaming equipment has arrived at Ipswich Hospital Children's Department. Read how it is brightening the hospital experience for children and young adults. Read more
This May, some of our staff and volunteers took part in an Art in the Garden workshop, led by local artist Madeleine Tapp. Created in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, this workshop was designed to encourage relaxation and wellbeing through artwork. Read how our staff and volunteers got on! Read more
Rainbow Pharmacy Superintendent Pharmacist Ashwin Bhatt will take part in the Extreme Abseil on Saturday 6 June in support of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity and its Time Garden Appeal. Read more
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A dedicated group of fundraisers known as the Brain Buddies have raised an incredible £52,929 to support people affected by cancer and brain tumours, following a year of inspiring challenges and overwhelming community support. Read more
Our incredible Physiotherapy and CCU teams have successfully completed their 24 Hour Static Bike Ride, raising more than £2,700 for critical care patient rehabilitation. Read more
A teenager from Ipswich is preparing to take on Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s Extreme Abseil in memory of their dad, Matt Nicholls, after turning down the chance to do it alongside him last year. Read more
There’s less than a week left to visit a powerful and uplifting art exhibition supporting Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, at Colchester Hospital. Read more
George Chilvers from Ipswich, is preparing to take on the London Marathon this month, inspired by his father’s cancer journey and the care his family has received from local hospital teams. Read more
Ben Page, general manager for Emergency Medicine across East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), is preparing to take on the London Marathon this month to raise funds for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Read more
A Suffolk man diagnosed with stage four cancer is preparing to take on the London Marathon 2026 to give back to the hospital teams who are supporting him through his treatment. Read more
A Suffolk dad is preparing to run two marathons on consecutive weekends in memory of his wife, while raising funds for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s Radiotherapy Fund. Read more
Residents in Tendring will benefit from improved access to healthcare thanks to funding from Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, which has supported the purchase of a new ‘Hospital Hopper’ minibus operated by Tendring Community Transport. Read more
Local Dad George Foster, will be taking on the 26.2 miles at the London Marathon on 26 April 2026 to raise funds for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s Baby Bereavement Group, honouring the memory of his daughter Olive. Read more
Construction is now underway on a brand-new Children's Sensory Garden at Colchester Hospital. Read about how this project was made possible. Read more
Roses and rose arches have been planted in the Colchester Hospital Wellbeing Garden following a community planting event held on Saturday 24 January 2026. Read more
We are pleased to announce the opening of a new dedicated pharmacy dispensary at Ipswich Hospital, created to improve the experience for patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and haematology treatments. Read more
From patients and families who have experienced exceptional care, to NHS leaders who see the impact of charitable support every day, their stories reflect courage, gratitude and hope. Read more
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity is celebrating the incredible fundraising efforts of Puddle Ducks, whose 2025 Pyjama Week campaign raised £2,988.75 for the Neonatal Unit at Ipswich Hospital. Read more
Researchers are recruiting people living with Parkinson's to take part in an innovative study exploring whether group singing can improve facial mobility and expression. Read the full story here. Read more
A festive wreath making workshop was held for staff and patients, led by Make It Flourish and the RHS Communities Outreach Team. Supported by donations to the Staff Wellbeing Fund, the session provided a relaxing creative break from busy clinical routines. Read more
Patients receiving treatment in Ipswich Hospital’s Woolverstone Centre will benefit from new comfort-focused equipment thanks to the continued generosity of a local family business. Read more
Patients undergoing radiotherapy for breast, oesophageal and lung cancers at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust are now benefiting from a new set of specially designed treatment gowns. Read more