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Two-year NHS wait backlog in Suffolk and north Essex virtually cleared

Ipswich Hospital has employed innovative techniques to reduce the numbers waiting two years or more

West Suffolk Hospital

Dominic Bareham

The backlogs of patients waiting two years or more for NHS treatment have been virtually cleared in Suffolk and north Essex.

Emergency departments at Suffolk and north Essex hospitals have been 'managing well' with the heat

NHS

Suffolk and north Essex hospitals 'managing well' with the extreme heat

Dominic Bareham

Dr Dan Poulter has previously said "appropriate" development is needed to help stop house prices ris

NHS

MPs want ambulance trust broken up after 'deeply disappointing' CQC report

Dominic Bareham

Suffolk residents are struggling with the effects of long COVID

Mental Health

People in Suffolk struggle to sleep and exercise due to long-Covid

Dominic Bareham

Mark Jones, of Toothless in Suffolk, has called for an NHS dentist for everyone

NHS

50% of people have not visited NHS dentist in past two years, report finds

Dominic Bareham

Young man sitting alone in a dark room.

Suffolk County Council

New mental health crisis service launched for Suffolk young people

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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The percentage of GP appointments held over the phone or virtually has risen during the coronavirus

NHS

Brain cancer survival rates are lower in the east

Dominic Bareham

Nurse giving vaccine

Suffolk County Council

Omicron variant could cause surge in Long Covid cases

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Ipswich Hospital will also receive government cash

Coronavirus

Nearly 150 people being treated for Covid in counties' hospitals

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Ana Borges, who is 22 weeks pregnant, receives her Covid vaccination from Kirsty Cater, head of midw

Coronavirus

Tens of thousands of Suffolk people still to have Covid jabs

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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