If you're a parent /carer and have a child with a chronic or acute health condition take a look at our information and advice. We do our best to keep you informed on how to work with school to ensure your child gets the best out of school. wellatschool.org/advice-for-par… #medicalneeds

The building work and renovations continue on the Children's Unit, with this phase coming to the end and the next about to begin....it's exciting 😀 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Ipswich NHS Hospital School Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity

Goodbye to our School room Ipswich NHS Hospital School temporarily closed due to redevelopment of the Children’s ward. We continue to offer education at bedside for in patients during this period and look forward to our new schoolroom expected 2024. Raedwald Trust

Another new cohort trained as Mental Health First Aiders. A privilege to work with such a dedicated group - all working and supporting our young people within our community. 👏🙏Raedwald Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Ipswich Hospital Play Team

Being cold increases your chances of having a Sickle Cell crisis, so it's essential to keep warm as much as possible. With the weather falling to -10 around the UK, our community must stay warm during these challenging times. #sickle #sicklecellsociety #nhs #cold #weather #5ways

Holocaust Memorial Day, 27th January 2023. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Raedwald Trust ‘We are all ordinary people today who can be extraordinary in our actions. We can all make decisions to challenge prejudice, stand up to hatred, to speak out against identity-based persecution,to shop responsibly.’

A second hospital school has opened up in Suffolk. The West Suffolk Hospital School in Bury St Edmunds helps pupils who are receiving care in hospital to continue with their studies from their hospital bed. Here’s the first pupil! Thanks to Suffolk County Council for the support!

Our pupils enjoy therapeutic sessions with Amber, the therapy dog, during her weekly visits to the children's ward at Ipswich Hospital. Pets As Therapy Raedwald Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Fantastic news from Listening Books - They have recently become an Approved Activity Provider for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Staff at the Ipswich NHS Hospital School can support with this so give us a shout when you see us on the ward. #DofEforall #InclusionMatters #educationinhospital

Children Ipswich NHS Hospital School have worked hard to create this lovely display to brighten the Hospital corridor, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. Have a lovely weekend everyone. 🤴👸👑💂‍♀️Raedwald Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Ipswich Hospital Play Team

Another cohort of Youth Mental Health First Aiders trained. Together we will reduce stigma, raise awareness and support our young people as they navigate their own mental health. Raedwald Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust MHFA England®

If you're a teacher thinking ahead to your classes next term and you know you will have a student in your class with a chronic health condition, check out our conditions page wellatschool.org/conditions  You'll find concise information and practical advice. #medicalneedsinschool

Well at School helps schools support students with medical and mental health conditions so they can fully engage in education. We work in partnership with health professionals, students and teachers to ensure our content is relevant and up to date. wellatschool.org

We’ve worked so hard here to ensure our students get the best education, so this is very encouraging to read. suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmund…

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🌍💚 A day to talk about mental health. To show everyone that mental health matters. And let people know that it’s okay to ask for help. #WMHD #WMHD2023

Happy Children In Need Day from The Play team and everyone at Ipswich Hospital BBC Children in Need Team ESNEFT Ipswich NHS Hospital School

New research alert 🚨 If you: • Are a university student • Have a chronic physical health condition (e.g. endometriosis, diabetes, chronic headaches, tinnitus) Then we invite you to take part! Feel free to spread the word if you know of someone who might be interested.

All school age students admitted to Ipswich hospital children’s ward have access to the Raedwald Trust reading spine. Ipswich NHS Hospital School Carefully chosen books to represent contemporary issues and to encourage reading. 📚📖📕 Raedwald Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

It is with great sadness we share the news that our wonderful Ipswich Hospital School volunteer, Veronica, has passed away. She had served for over 20 years as a volunteer at Ipswich Hospital - 14 of which were Ipswich NHS Hospital School She will be greatly missed. Raedwald Trust East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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