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...

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...

ADHD Awareness Month takes place every October. This year's theme is 'The Many Faces of ADHD', which highlights the wide range of experiences individuals have with ADHD across different ages and backgrounds.  This global campaign aims t...

Every year on 10 October, communities around the globe come together to mark World Mental Health Day – a time to reflect on the importance of mental wellbeing and to raise awareness of the support available. This year’s theme, set by the World Fe...

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines kicked off this week for all eligible people to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable amid new variants circulating this year.   Vaccination teams across the East of England are working to protect...

Don’t miss your chance to hop on board the Wellness On Wheels bus! The Wellness On Wheels bus is supported by partner organisations across Norfolk and Waveney, including NHS Norfolk and Waveney, Norfolk County Council, the Voluntary, Community an...

In October, we celebrate Black History Month: From the nurses who came from the Caribbean to help set up the NHS, to their descendants, the scientists, mathematicians, allied health professionals and leaders whose action and ideas help sha...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign highlighting the importance of screening, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Each year, people across the world come together to support those affected by this disease. Breast ...

For the first time, parents across Norfolk and Waveney will be able to get their two and three year olds vaccinated against flu at local pharmacies this autumn – alongside the usual offer at GP surgeries. A total of 37 pharmacies across Norfolk a...

Two heart health events are being held next month – one in Great Yarmouth and the other in Lowestoft - and you’re invited to come along. The local drop-in events, which will be held in Lowestoft on Wednesday 8 October and in Great Yarmouth on Thu...

As the nights draw in and we look ahead to winter, it’s vital that we continue to focus on prevention – both to reduce avoidable demand on NHS services and to tackle health inequalities. Vaccination and weight management remain key, but this month I...

Starting university is an exciting milestone – whether you’re moving into halls for the first time or returning for another year. Between new friends, lectures and societies, it’s easy to forget the practical things that will help you stay well duri...

Stoptober is back – and this year, we’re inviting smokers across England to join the nation’s biggest mass quit attempt. Since it began, millions of people have successfully quit with the campaign – and you could be next. Smoking remains the lead...