Hello and welcome to my December blog. As we approach the end of the year, I want to begin by acknowledging the significant organisational change we are navigating across both NHS Norfolk and Waveney and NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICBs. The…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Welcome to August’s blog – this month I wanted to focus on primary care. Many of us might instinctively think of GP practices when we hear that term, but primary care also includes community pharmacy, optometry and dentistry. I’m pleased to be ab…

July has arrived, and with it comes both change and opportunity. While the NHS continues to evolve, our shared mission to improve health and wellbeing across our communities remains as important as ever. I want to take a moment to reflect on the big…

Hello Summer – and Hello to a New Chapter! Meteorological summer is here, and with it comes more change and opportunity. I’m excited to share that I’ve recently been appointed Interim Chief Medical Officer for NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB…