Patients receiving treatment for breast cancer at Ipswich Hospital can now take time out in a calming and homely quiet room decorated with specially chosen local artwork. Read more
A former cancer patient who helped to raise more than £12,500 for the Blossom Appeal has described our new Breast Care Centre as a “wonderful, warm and inclusive” space which will make a huge difference to both patients and staff. Read more
The Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital has today, Tuesday 24 January fully opened to patients after the final two services moved into the brand new state-of-the-art unit. Read more
The Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital fully opened to patients at the end of January 2023, made possible thanks to a partnership between NHS funding and the Blossom Appeal, a fundraising appeal organised by Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity.
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraising appeal so generously since it's launch in 2017. The money has been used to create a welcoming, modern and tranquil environment which will continue to benefit our patients for years to come.
The Blossom Appeal has now come to an end, and we are incredibly grateful for all the support we have received throughout the campaign. Thanks to you, the centre is now open and providing the very best care in a calm, purpose-built setting.
Although the appeal has finished. your continued support is still greatly appreciated as we work to maintain the centre, complete the remaining finishing touches and purchase additional equipment that will further enhance the experience for our patients.
Thank you for helping us make this vision a reality. Please do continue to support the appeal if you are able to.
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Ipswich Hospitals new Breast Care Centre officially opened by NHS Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard. Read more
Seckford Golf Club Captain Andrew drives support in for the Blossom Appeal at Ipswich Hospital. Andrews family were behind him all the way. Read more
Back for 2022 the Grand Henham Steam Rally fired up their engines to put on a spectacular display and raise funds for local charities. Read more
A gardening expert who describes the cancer care she received from East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) as “exemplary” has given her backing to a charity appeal to help fund a new breast care centre at Ipswich Hospital. Read more
The ‘topping out’ is complete on a new multi-million Breast Care Centre under construction at Ipswich Hospital. Teams have laid the final roof tile which marks a major milestone in the building project. Read more
Fundraising from a weekend of abseiling at the Ipswich Hospital’s 130ft maternity block has raised a whopping £93,000 for the Blossom Appeal. The event was organised by the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity as the Blossom Appeal is raising money for the hospital’s new Breast Care Centre. Read more
The new £6.2million Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital is on track to be built this year. Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity have confirmed they have just over £500,000 to raise for The Blossom Appeal and building work is due to commence on site in the spring. Read more
Laura Dolan was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2017. The mum-of-three had breast surgery and eight rounds of chemotherapy. Read more
Breast Care Centre given planning permission. The new centre will transform the experience patients have when they come to hospital by bringing all elements of breast care under one roof – the clinic, the imaging department and hospital breast screening. Read more
Eleven cars have set their sights on completing the Undy 500 North Coast Challenge in support of The Blossom Appeal – to build a new Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital. They have set their sights high and aim to raise £20,000. Read more
I swam to ‘France and back’ for The Blossom Appeal Read more