An open day is being held at Essex County Hospital on 30 June. ECH closes down later this year and this event will allow visitors to tour the site, listen to talks & bring any memorabilia they may have to include in a history harvest #loveyournhs #nhs70 colchesterhospital.nhs.uk/press_release_… …

In our stroke unit activity group, patients like Joy got creative for summer solstice. This weekly group aids speech, socialising, cognitive function & upper limb weakness. The group also had a visitor, a seagull chick, which was reunited with its mum thanks to our estates team

In memory of his wife, Annette, our Chief Executive Nick Hulme is walking 191 miles, along with Stanley , to raise funds for 2 worthy causes. To read his blog, "written" by Stanley and to donate, follow the link ipswichhospital.nhs.uk/news/Nicks-coa… …#Coast2Coast #c2c4Annette

Frank the Pet Therapy dog, along with his own Amanda, was among the guests at our volunteers tea party, which recognises all our volunteers’ hard work at the hospital. Such a great turn out. #loveyournhs

Our volunteers tea party is ongoing and recognises the hard work of all our volunteers at the hospital. They deserve their tea and cake! #loveyournhs

Our volunteers tea party is ongoing and recognises the hard work of all our volunteers at the hospital. They deserve their tea and cake! #loveyournhs

It's the Essex County Hospital Heritage Open Day this weekend (1-5pm), featuring tours, talks & a history harvest featuring artefacts from the hospital's past. Please bring along any memorabilia you may have and want to add/be recorded to the collection. colchesterhospital.nhs.uk/press_release_…

We’re looking for a #nurse specialist for #safeguarding #jobs #NHS x.com/sarah_higson/s…

Aspiring doctors, including students from @ColchesterRoyal and The Gilberd School enjoyed the ICENI Centre 'Medical Careers Symposium' today, trying their hand at various medical skills including basic life support, keyhole surgery and anaesthetics. #loveyournhs Dr. Shane Gordon

NHS fertility experts are encouraging couples struggling to conceive a baby to find out more about local services as our hospital prepares to merge with Ipswich hospital. colchesterhospital.nhs.uk/press_release_…

Healthwatch Essex Announces Winner of Campaign to Celebrate the County’s Healthcare Heroes #LivelyLives #NHS70 #ItStartsWithYou Healthwatch England healthwatchessex.org.uk/news/healthwat…

Yep, we’ll be illuminating our building blue on Thursday to celebrate the 70th birthday of the NHS #LightUpBlue #NHS70 #Colchester x.com/nhsenglandmide…

We’ve merged with Ipswich Hospital and are now part of an organisation called East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust - providing acute hospital care and community care. Follow us East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. RT please.

Please help support Join in and celebrate #NHS70, add a #Twibbon now! twibbon.com/support/help-u…

A big thank you to all our staff and volunteers, working in our NHS tent, who helped contribute towards a very special day at @tendringshow on Saturday. Also, a big thanks to Gofer Generators, Leisure Hire Marquees and Turners Construction for their invaluable help.

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