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Could you be a Patient Safety Partner and be a voice for service users and patients across Norfolk and Waveney?
The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) is a term for a number of organisations who are working together to meet the needs of the local population within Norfolk and Waveney. These organisations include NHS Trusts, GP Practices, Volunta...
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NHS Norfolk and Waveney recruiting a Chair
Our mission is to help the people of Norfolk and Waveney live longer, healthier and happier lives. We have the biggest opportunity in a generation for the most radical overhaul in the way health services in Norfolk and Waveney are designed and de...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: January 2025 – Dr Frankie Swords
As the weather remains cold but the evenings begin to lighten, I want to take a moment to reflect - the past few weeks, especially over the festive period, have been incredibly challenging, yet we are seeing improvements in performance thanks to you...
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Faisil Sethi Appointed as Partner Member on NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
Dr Faisil Sethi has been appointed as the new Partner Member representing NHS Trusts on the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB). Dr Sethi joined Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) in September 2024 as Deputy Chi...
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Hop on the WOW bus
Don’t miss your chance to hop on board the WOW Bus! Over the coming weeks, the WOW bus will be traveling for miles across Norfolk and Waveney to support those who need extra help with their health and care. Services that are currently offered on ...
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Hospital Patients With Flu Quadrupled To Over 5,000 Ahead Of New Year
New NHS data covering the Christmas and New Year period shows flu cases have continued to skyrocket, with over 5,000 patients hospitalised with the virus at the end of last week. Last week (w/e 29 Dec) there were an average of 4,469 patients with...
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NHS urges relatives to delay hospital visits if unwell
Residents are being urged by the NHS in Norfolk and Waveney to postpone visits to relatives and friends in hospital if they are feeling unwell, have been ill in the last 48 hours, or have had contact with someone exhibiting flu-like symptoms, diarrh...
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Patricia Hewitt awarded with a damehood for her lifetime of service to improving people’s health
The Rt Hon. Patricia Hewitt has been awarded a damehood in the New Year Honours List, recognising her significant contribution to health and care services. Throughout her career, Dame Patricia has demonstrated an absolute commitment to improving ...
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Digital Weight Management Programme Phase 2
Purpose: To identify adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both and increase awareness and uptake of the Digital Weight Management Programme (DWMP) in Norfolk and Waveney to support local people to manage ...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: December 2024 – Dr Frankie Swords
The festive season is here - a time for togetherness, celebration, and for some of us, hopefully much-needed rest. With Christmas around the corner, I find myself reflecting on what an extraordinary year it’s been for our teams across Norfolk and Wa...
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Funding boost to trial innovative ways to treat back, joint and muscle issues
£3.5million funding boost to be shared by 17 NHS areas to trial innovative ways to treat musculoskeletal conditions (MSK) 646,000 people off work with MSK conditions – around 1 in 4 of the record 2.8 million people on long-term sickness benefit...
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Just 3 days left to book your flu and Covid vaccinations online following “tidal wave” warning
Thousands more people in the East of England have been booking their winter vaccines after the NHS warned of a “tidal wave” of flu and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals. The number of flu and Covid jab appointments booked through the NHS’s...
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Supporting Winter Resilience: Staff Vaccination and Prevention
As we approach the challenges of winter, it's essential to recognise the critical role vaccinations play in keeping our health and care workforce, their families and patients safe. By ensuring high uptake of both the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, w...