Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System

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...

Welcome to my November blog in which this month, I’d like to focus on research and innovation. With so much pressure on our NHS and social care, it is absolutely essential that we keep innovating and evolving. And when we try new things, we must pla...

To mark World AIDS Day, NHS and local authority public health teams across Norfolk, Suffolk and north east Essex are urging people to talk openly about HIV, get tested early, and help challenge remaining stigma. This year’s global theme — “Overco...

The NHS is making it as easier than ever for people to come forward and get their flu vaccine in the run up to the festive period. With cases rising earlier than expected and winter just around the corner when flu spreads the most, if you are eli...

With the Met Office predicting some very cold weather this coming week the medical director for the NHS in Norfolk and Waveney is urging people to check in with older and vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours to make sure their heating is wor...

People in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston are being invited to find out more about a potentially lifesaving lung check at an event over the coming days. The event taking place at Asda in Great Yarmouth during Lung Cancer Awareness Month is hosted by...

People in Norfolk and Waveney are urged to not delay in seeking NHS care if they feel unwell or become injured during British Medical Association (BMA) industrial action taking place later this week. Resident doctors will undertake strike act...

Hello and welcome to my second blog. It’s been another busy and inspiring month, and I’ve really enjoyed hearing about the fantastic work taking place across Norfolk, Suffolk and North East Essex. To begin, I’d like to highlight that both NHS Nor...

Welcome to October’s blog. As we move into autumn, I want to acknowledge the pace of change across our ICB and the wider NHS, and to thank colleagues in Norfolk, Suffolk and North East Essex for everything you’re doing for our patients and communiti...

With October half-term here, health leaders in Norfolk and Waveney are sharing some quick and easy tips to help keep your family healthy – and to make sure coughs, colds and winter bugs don’t spoil the fun. We’re already seeing the usual mix of w...

Extra appointments are now available for people in Norfolk and Waveney who need urgent or unscheduled dental care and don’t have a regular dentist. The appointments are for urgent conditions including: Severe toothache: persistent and intense...

Health leaders from across Norfolk and Waveney’s Integrated Care System (ICS) are encouraging local people to ensure their health and wellbeing is ‘winter ready’ with the launch of its Warm and Well campaign. Launching today (23 October), the cam...

I’m delighted to introduce myself as Chief Executive of NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB (NWICB) and NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB (SNEE ICB), and to launch this new series of monthly blogs. Each month I’ll be sharing stories and updates on the...