Patient satisfaction with GP practices, NHS dental and pharmacy services across Norfolk and Waveney has all increased this year – according to the latest national survey results. The results of the 2025 IPSOS Mori NHS England survey show that: ...

Teams of health professionals from across Norfolk, Suffolk and north east Essex will once again be taking advice about staying well to this year’s Latitude Festival. Festival goers will be able to speak to clinicians and staff about a range of se...

With the peak summer season almost upon us, a new NHS campaign to help people stay well over the next few weeks has been launched today (1 July 2025) in Norfolk, Suffolk and north east Essex.Hot weather can cause significant heat-related harm, parti...

With a predicted period of hot weather ahead and the barometer set to hit almost 30 degrees later this week, the NHS in Norfolk and Waveney is offering some useful advice to help people keep safe and well. Dr Frankie Swords, Executive Medical Dir...

NHS services in the East of England are promoting tailored programmes to stop potential type 2 diabetes in its tracks this week, as part of national Diabetes Week. Type 2 diabetes is a leading cause of preventable sight loss in people of working ...

An innovative new project led by the East of England Cancer Alliance in partnership with Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System is helping to break down barriers to healthcare for people experiencing homelessness. The programme has placed spe...

Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) has commissioned a pioneering new service - the first of its kind in East Anglia - that provides vital support to adults in Norfolk waiting for a formal autism assessment. The new service, which lau...

An NHS Norfolk and Waveney lung cancer screening programme targeting current and ex-smokers, has helped diagnose 70 local people with cancer, identifying their signs at an earlier stage, and ultimately saving lives. Since its launch, Lung Cancer ...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced its decision to keep the Norwich Walk-in Centre open. Changes being considered to the GP Out of Hours Service and the Vulnerable Adults will also not be made. Ed Garratt OBE, Inter...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney are urging local people to look after their heart and get their blood pressure checked, in the lead up to World Hypertension Day (17 May).The call is part of the NHS ‘Your heart deserves some love’ campaign, which raises awar...

Several community pharmacies will be open during the upcoming bank holiday across Norfolk and Waveney.The table below shows the opening hours for pharmacies on Monday 26th May 2025: Pharmacy NameAddressContact NumberOpening TimesBeccles Health Ce...

Members of the public are being invited to attend drop-in sessions hosted by NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) to share their views about proposed changes to three local NHS services. The events which will take place 19-22 May a...

Professor Will Pope has been appointed as the Interim Chair for NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB, following the recent retirement of Rt Hon Dame Patricia Hewitt due to ill health. Will has been Chair of NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB since it ...

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 currently being offered on the...

In light of the announcement of a number of council by-elections, it has been decided that four drop-in sessions for people to have their say about potential changes to health services will be postponed until May. The events will be rescheduled s...

Mark Friend has been appointed as Interim Group Chair of the newly formed Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group. Mark, who is currently Chair of the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH), will take up his post at the beginning of April....

The NHS national booking system opens today (Tuesday 25 March), allowing close to a million eligible people across the East of England to book their spring Covid-19 vaccination – with appointments available from Tuesday 1 April. Those eligible fo...

Rt Hon Dame Patricia Hewitt DBE has stepped down from her role as Chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board. She was appointed as Chair when the organisation was formed in 2022, however she has played an integral role in local health...

Following completion of a successful nomination and appointment process, NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is pleased to announce that Cllr Fran Whymark has been appointed as the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) member on the ICB ...

A major new programme, aiming to achieve better health across West Norfolk’s communities, has been formally launched with a visit by world-renowned academic, researcher and campaigner, Professor Sir Michael Marmot. As Norfolk’s first “Marmot Plac...

Streamlined decision making combined with locally focused delivery of care will enhance hospital experience and outcomes for patients across Norfolk and Waveney. The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lyn...

The NHS in Norfolk and Waveney has today (3 March) launched a public consultation about local health services and is asking people to share their views to help shape future plans.    Local people can have their say about potential ...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is pleased to confirm that, from 1st April 2025, Litcham Health Centre will take over the provision of GP medical services at The Hollies Surgery, located at Downham Market Health Centre. Within...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

£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...

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...

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...

Norfolk’s three acute hospitals are to explore being led by a single Chair and Chief Executive. The three hospitals, which together form the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative (NWAHC), are looking at the possibilities of transitioni...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) have today (10 December) approved the decision to close Toftwood Medical Centre from 1 April 2025 and are committed to supporting patients through this change. The closure of the surgery in Dere...

Opening hours for pharmacies in Norfolk and Waveney during the Christmas and New Year bank holidays are now available for local people to access expert health advice over the holidays. People can visit their local community pharmacy to get help ...

Background The Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Strategy, launched in 2022, continues to guide the transformation of healthcare services in the region. Developed through patient and stakeholder engagement, the strategy is focused on six key objec...

In a coordinated campaign across the East of England, NHS organisations in the region are urging people eligible for a free flu or Covid vaccination to get protected in time for Christmas. Over three million flu and Covid vaccinations have been d...

A pilot project to boost recycling rates across Norfolk has been launched which will result in hospital walking aids being refurbished to benefit other patients. The Norfolk and Waveney AHP Faculty, part of the Integrated Care System (ICS), aims ...

As the nights begin to draw in and temperatures drop, health and care organisations in Norfolk and Waveney are supporting this year’s Warm and Well campaign to help residents during the winter months.  Norfolk and Waveney’s Integrated Care S...

A new NHS initiative in Norfolk and Waveney, where patients receive urgent care in their own home, is helping 90% of people referred to it, avoid going to hospital unnecessarily. The Single Point of Access scheme allows East of England Ambulance ...

A collaborative project led by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Voluntary Norfolk has received a £540,000 grant to support volunteering, recognising the important role volunteering plays across health and care in Norfolk and Waven...

NHS staff in the East of England have already delivered more than 2 million seasonal vaccinations (2,028,665) as the NHS ramps up its efforts to avoid a ‘tripledemic’ of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this winter.   ...

A public meeting has been arranged to offer people another opportunity to share their views on the future of Toftwood Medical Centre. NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is gathering and listening to views from local people during...

NHS, Local Authority and Third sector staff are working harder than ever to get services back on track, to get waiting lists down and consistently deliver the best care. We know change is needed. But we also know that many of the solutions we nee...

Tim Gardiner has been named the new Chair of the Norfolk and Waveney VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) Health and Social Care Assembly. He takes over from Emma Ratzer, who has led the Assembly with great dedication, ensuring the VCS...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney has launched a public consultation to gain people’s views on a proposal about the future of Toftwood Medical Centre.  The consultation will run from today, Thursday 10 October, to Thursday 21 November 2024, with patie...

A new campaign is calling on Lowestoft people to get their blood pressure checked so they can carry on enjoying those precious moments with friends and family for as long as possible. An estimated 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure,...

Would you like a career in healthcare transforming people’s lives? Come along to the Speech and Language Therapy careers events in October to find out more. Speech and Language Therapists have a wide variety of career choices and options to sp...

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 which is an annual campaign raising awareness around screening, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. And every October, people all over the world show their support for those affected. Breast screen...

Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who havemade a quit attempt with the campaign previously. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke. Smoking causes 64,000 deaths a year,making it the biggest caus...

Two hospitals in Norfolk and Waveney have received approval to move forward as part of the New Hospital Programme (NHP). The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust and the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been grant...

Over 140,000 parents and carers of 2–3-year-olds across East Anglia are being urged to book their children in for a flu vaccine at their GP Practice from next week, as the NHS ramps up its national preparations for winter. The NHS sent invitation...

Following a national competitive expression of interest process, Norfolk has been selected alongside two other local authorities by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to test the digital NHS Health Check in the next stage of the governm...

People in Norfolk and Waveney experiencing anxiety and depression will benefit from an enhanced new NHS Talking Therapies service, which launches on Monday 2 September 2024. Delivered as a partnership between Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Tr...

Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through NHS 111. The 24/7 mental health crisis support service has been rolling out across the East of England in recent years but is now available across the w...

A midwife who also works as a Health Protection Practitioner at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is calling on pregnant women in the East of England to take up the new RSV vaccine that will protect their babies from serious respiratory illnesse...

A new programme has been launched to support individuals in the local area find out how they can get involved in volunteering as a stepping stone to a health and care career. The Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme is led by NHS Norfolk and Waven...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney has commissioned several community pharmacies to be open during the upcoming bank holiday.The poster below shows the opening hours for pharmacies on Monday 26th August. There will be other pharmacies that are also voluntar...

The NHS is asking the public to still come forward as usual for care during collective action by GP services beginning on Thursday 1 August. GP services across England will begin collective action on Thursday 1 August for an indefinite period of ...

Work on a new £11m health centre set to provide services to thousands of patients on the outskirts of Norwich is due to begin this month. Building work on the Rackheath Health Hub is set to start imminently, as partners NHS Property Services, NHS...

Today (24 July) the Boards of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C) and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust (CCS) met jointly to confirm their plans to come together as an NHS Trust Group, heralding it as an exciting opport...

A new digital patient record system has been approved worth £88million that will benefit patients across Norfolk and Waveney. The Electronic Patient Record (EPR) will enable the acute hospitals in Norfolk and Waveney to drastically change the way...

In response to national guidance, assessment for treatment with COVID-19 medicines will be available to the following patients that test positive for COVID-19:  The patient cohort who fall into one of the high-risk subgroups, as defined by the In...

The NHS has today (9 July) launched its annual Happy Healthy Holidays campaign urging residents and holidaymakers alike to look after their health so they can enjoy a happy health holiday this summer.The campaign is supported by Public Health at Nor...

Norfolk and Waveney’s Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service closed on Friday 28 June 2024. The POD service allowed patients from 18 of Norfolk and Waveney’s 105 GP Practices to order repeat medications over the phone or online through a cent...

In celebration of all that volunteers do, this week a new podcast series ‘Volunteering Discovery’ is set to launch across all major podcast platforms.   The series aims to shine a spotlight on the vital, yet often overlooked, roles with...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney are encouraging eligible people to get their spring COVID-19 vaccine as this season’s vaccination programme enters its final stage. People aged 75 and over by 30 June 2024, those living in care homes for older adults, and ...

The NHS is reminding people living in Norfolk and Waveney how they can seek medical help during upcoming British Medical Association (BMA) junior doctor industrial action. The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced junior doctors will ta...

Background The Clinical Strategy for Norfolk and Waveney is based on the experiences, hopes and ideas of the patients who use the NHS, the staff that work in it, and the communities that it serves. It was developed with a wide range of pat...

Here you can find updates on how our work is progressing on the Norfolk and Waveney 5-Year Joint Forward Plan. Year One JFP Year One 2023/24 Ambitions and Objectives 1-8 At a Glance Year Two JFP Year 2 2024/2025 Ambitions and Object...

Following the recent announcement of a general election, NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is now observing the pre-election period in line with national guidance. As a result, a planned public meeting giving people an opportuni...

The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry was published on Monday 20 May 2024 and the full scope and terms of reference for the inquiry can be found here.  People may be concerned about their own health following recent media coverage, ...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney has commissioned several community pharmacies to be open during the upcoming bank holiday.The poster below shows the opening hours for pharmacies on Monday 27th May. There will be other pharmacies that are also voluntarily...

Two more events have been announced giving people further opportunities to have their say on how Benjamin Court in Cromer could be used in future. NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is working with Healthwatch Norfolk to gather a...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) has published its Long-Term Dental Plan for NHS services using feedback from over 2000 local people. The plan lays out the key areas of focus and priority commissioning activities for the ICB ov...

People in Norfolk and Waveney experiencing anxiety and depression are to benefit from an enhanced new NHS Talking Therapies service providing tailored care and support as close to their home or place of work as possible. The new service, which ha...

Local people are being asked for their views on how Benjamin Court in Cromer could be used in future. NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is working with Healthwatch Norfolk to gather and listen to views from local people during a...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board’s Primary Care Commissioning Committee has today approved an application from Holt Medical Practice to close its branch surgery at Blakeney. The committee reviewed the application and information prov...

Students from over 30 schools and colleges across Norfolk and Waveney joined a recent Healthcare Science Week event to explore career opportunities in healthcare science. From physiological sciences like audiology, to physical sciences such biome...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) on behalf of the Integrated Care System (ICS) is excited to become part of the Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) Innovation Sites (InSites) programme. InSites brings together NHS provider organ...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney has commissioned several community pharmacies to be open during the upcoming Easter bank holidays across Norfolk and Waveney.The poster below shows the opening hours for pharmacies on Sunday 31st March (Easter Sunday) and Mon...

People in Norfolk and Waveney living with cancer have collaborated with the NHS to develop a new resource to support others diagnosed with cancer in the future. The Norfolk and Waveney Cancer Information Toolkit has been launched today (6 March) ...

Did you know it can take up to two months for many of the preventative hay fever medicines to become fully effective? That’s why NHS Norfolk and Waveney is urging people who are usually affected by hayfever to start taking their preventative hay ...

NHS England has confirmed that NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is no longer in NHS oversight framework (NOF) segment 4 and has been removed from the Recovery Support Programme (RSP), formerly known as “special measures”. NHS N...

Lord Markham, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care, visited the Thetford Healthy Living Centre on Friday 23 February to tour the facility which has benefited from a £2.8m NHS capital investment to refu...

Norfolk and Waveney residents are reminded on how to seek help from the NHS if they feel unwell this February, as the British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) have announced that junior doctors wi...

For the latest information about our POD service, please click here Health leaders in Norfolk and Waveney have today revealed plans to develop a new service to support the most vulnerable and digitally excluded patients across our health an...

Local school students and university students across Norfolk and Waveney are encouraged to attend a special event during Healthcare Science Week, to find out about careers in healthcare science this March. The event will showcase a wide selection...

NHS England launched the Pharmacy First service on 31 January. Under this service, community pharmacies across England will be able to provide a wider range of clinical treatments to the public. The introduction of this service is designed to hel...

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.If you ar...

Over 25 guests braved the January weather to have a first look tour of the site of the King’s Lynn Health Hub on Nar Ouse Way, King’s Lynn. The centre at Nar Ouse Way is due to house a range of primary care services, as well as a maternity hub ...

Ofsted and CQC Inspection Report finds significant concerns with SEND services The Local Area Partnership promise urgent action to accelerate and strengthen improvement plans Senior leaders offer joint apology to Suffolk families The part...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB is launching a 4-week period of public and stakeholder engagement around our long-term plans to commission NHS dental services in Norfolk and Waveney. From Wednesday 24 January to Wednesday 21 February, we are asking a...

Norfolk and Waveney residents are urged not to delay seeking help from the NHS if they feel unwell this winter, as the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that junior doctors will undertake a total of nine days of joint industrial action...

We would like to start by extending our thanks to each and every one of you for working so hard to provide care and support to our communities during these last few challenging months and especially over this week of Industrial Action. Whether you h...

The National Institute of Health Care and Excellence (NICE) has announced final appraisal recommendations on hybrid closed-loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes. This represents a huge advance in glucose management for...

Primary care in Norfolk and Waveney scooped two prestigious national awards earlier this month at the annual General Practice Awards held in London on Friday 8th December. The Vulnerable Adult Service (VAS), which was previously run by OneNorwich...

NHS England has revealed that there were nearly four million appointments across general practice (GP) in the East of England in October 2023. This is an increase of more than a quarter of a million more appointments made available in comparison wit...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney has commissioned several community pharmacies to be open during the festive bank holidays across Norfolk and Waveney.The poster below shows the opening hours for pharmacies on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day. How...

Two local healthcare providers have been awarded caretaker contracts for four of the healthcare services provided by OneNorwich Practices, securing ongoing service provision for thousands of patients. North Norfolk Primary Care, an alliance of GP...

Norfolk County Council has received £1.9 million in order to support the resilience of urgent and emergency care services this winter. The grant, given by the Department of Health and Social Care will increase the capacity of Adult Social Care du...

Local NHS colleagues are urging those who have not yet come forward for their autumn COVID vaccination or their annual flu jab, to book their vaccination within the next two weeks. From today (30 November), there will be just two weeks available ...

Local NHS colleagues are urging those who haven’t yet come forward for their autumn COVID vaccination or their annual flu jab, should do so without delay.  To stay protected this autumn, it is not too late for those who are eligible for thei...

A new programme to help improve the way people are discharged from hospital back into the community, has been launched. The Right Care NoW approach aims to streamline the discharge process, reducing the length of time people stay in hospital,...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB development project aiming to reduce the structural barrier to research participation for people with impaired capacity approaching the end of life has been successfully funded.   Dr Caroline Barry, Palliative and...

Antimicrobial resistance is when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time, so they no longer respond to medicines. This can result in easier spread of disease, severe illness and even death. The main reason for antimicrobial resist...

Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System are promoting the upcoming World Diabetes Day which takes place on 14 November 2023. 1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes. Over 90% have type 2 diabetes. Close to half are not yet diagnosed. Diabete...

Supported by local health and care organisations in Norfolk and Waveney the latest Warm and Well Campaign is being launched to help us all stay as well as possible during the cold months ahead. The campaign encourages Norfolk and Waveney resident...

Two new comprehensive resource guides, designed and published by the Norfolk and Waveney Paediatric Occupational Therapy Services, are being made available to local families, health and care professionals and schools. These resources cater to chi...

Hundreds of thousands of pounds are spent every year on prescriptions for medicines and preparations that aren’t clinically effective or cost effective. NHS Norfolk and Waveney is updating its prescribing policies to reduce the amount of money sp...

Record numbers receive both vaccines together amid rise in Covid cases   The lifesaving NHS winter vaccination programme has delivered more than 1 million Covid and 1.37 million flu vaccines to people most at risk across the East of England ...

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been working closely with the Board and executive management team at OneNorwich Practices Limited (OneNorwich Practices) in recent months to support the organisation while it undertook an i...

People needing help when they leave hospital are set to benefit from a new community service, to help them recover at home. The Norfolk and Waveney Community Support Service (NWCSS), will be led by Voluntary Norfolk, the British Red Cross and Age...

Flu season is just around the corner, and now is the time to get protected. If you are a parent of eligible pre-schoolers, make sure that you book your child in with their GP practice for the nasal spray that protects against flu. The flu va...

Age UK Norwich and experts from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have teamed up to tackle dehydration in later life, producing new resources aimed at older people and professionals.  1 in 4 older people are dehydrated[i],many without realisi...

An innovative scheme launched by Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across Norfolk and Waveney has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award, as part of the General Practice awards 2023. A team of skilled mental health nurses, working in genera...

Do you want to lead a working group to support the implementation of the ICS Research and Innovation Strategy? We are seeking four people to lead working groups between 1st December-31st March 2024 in each of the following areas: Focused on o...

This weekend health colleagues across Norfolk and Waveney are urging those who are eligible to come forward for their COVID-19 vaccination. Extra slots have been made available this weekend (14 and 15 October) for COVID-19 vaccinations. Many slot...

From October 2023, the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme will start screening people at lower risk of diabetic retinopathy every two years. To be eligible for the change, a person will need to have had two consecutive eye screens showing no si...

Doctors, nurses and health and social care leaders are jumping on board ambulances in Norfolk and Waveney to bring new eyes to the fight to end delays for patients. The teams will join colleagues at East of England Ambulance Service Trust this we...

On Thursday 12 October the WoW Bus (Wellness on Wheels) is out and about and making a stop in Great Yarmouth for a dedicated parent and carer event offering free maternity, parenting and family advice and support. The bus will also be making a stop ...

Over 32,000 residents in the East of England have now come forward for free Targeted Lung Health Checks (TLHCs), with 92,000 people having received an invitation and more invites on the way, health professionals are encouraging people to book their ...

Local charity, Julian Support, has just announced the expansion of its highly acclaimed Admission Prevention Service, thanks to continued funding from NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB). From October 1 2023, Julian Support, who s...

This survey is now closed. Please check back for further updates in the coming weeks. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete the survey and provide feedback. NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is keen to hear fr...

World Heart Day is a reminder to everyone around the world to take care of their heart. On 29th September of every year, we draw everyone’s attention to heart illness and related health issues. Did you know that your heart is the size of your...

FOR THE LATEST WALK-IN SITES PLEASE CLICK HERE A large-scale vaccination site has been resurrected at Paddock Road Surgery in Harleston. A walk-in option will be available from Tuesday 26 September for two weeks then appointments will also be ...

Patients of Attleborough Surgeries will soon be seeing the benefits of extra space at Station Road Surgery after planning permission has been received for a new modular extension to the practice. Historically the practice’s 21 clinical rooms ha...

Local residents across Norfolk and Waveney are invited to special volunteering “Wellfest” events to celebrate the difference voluntary activity makes across health and social care this October. Local volunteering teams from both the voluntary se...

Norfolk and Waveney residents are urged not to delay seeking help from the NHS if they feel unwell, as the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that junior doctors and consultants will undertake four days of joint industrial action in Sep...

Digital Teams from across Norfolk and Waveney health and care organisations are pleased to extend an invitation to all ICS partners for the inaugural Digital Connect Workshop scheduled for Friday 10 November 2023. Taking place at Dunston Hall in Nor...

As part of World Suicide Prevention Day this Sunday, NHS Norfolk and Waveney is highlighting to our staff, people and communities, local resources and support organisations that can help if you have been impacted by suicide. 24-hour specialist me...

On Monday 4 September the WoW Bus (Wellness on Wheels) is out and about and making a stop in Lowestoft for a dedicated parent and carer event. This free event is a ‘drop-in’ opportunity for all parents and carers who want to know more about the e...

Diabetes UK Midlands and East in partnership with Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System are inviting people living with type 2 diabetes to attend a whole-day event in Norwich on the 26th of September. This is an opportunity to listen to talk...

Millions of eligible people will now be offered a covid vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new covid variant. This change follows an announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the UK...

The NHS and Department of Health and Social Care published their delivery plan for recovering access to Primary Care in May.  This plan sets out how the NHS will make it easier and more convenient for patients to get the help they need from ...

Two new-build healthcare facilities in King’s Lynn and Rackheath have been given the go ahead after the full business case for each development was approved by NHS England today (22 August). The two new healthcare hubs form part of a £25.2m capit...

People in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged to use health and care services wisely ahead of planned industrial action and the August Bank Holiday to help ensure that care is available to patients who need it most.The British Medical Association (B...

The Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative is pleased to announce that after a rigorous procurement process, MEDITECH, a world leader in integrated digital systems, has been selected as the supplier for their new Electronic Patient Record ...

People in Norfolk and Waveney who are eligible for COVID-19 and flu vaccines this autumn are being encouraged to come forward when they are invited to do so. The COVID-19 vaccination programme is now entering its third autumn season. Vaccinations...

£19.3 million Department of Health and Social Care funding for the Norfolk community NHS trust will enable it to improve transition for patients from hospital care to the community. Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C) has...

The NHS offers treatment to people with COVID-19 who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill. Health experts have looked at the health conditions which put people at the highest risk from coronavirus. Some patients in this highest ri...

Norwich-based INTERACT, a partnership of local authorities, NHS and voluntary sector organisations, which is helping vulnerable residents improve their housing situation and home environment with a co-ordinated approach of practical support, has sec...

People and communities in King’s Lynn are one step closer to a new health hub as planning permission for a new-build site at Nar Ouse Way has been approved by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Now that planning permission has b...

Additional vaccines for people with a severely weakened immune system If you develop a new health condition or start treatment that severely weakens your immune system, you may need additional protection before autumn 2023. How to get an addit...

The NHS is currently facing supply issues with a group of medications known as the glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), a range of drugs used for managing blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Some people with obesity ...

St James's Medical Practice celebrated progress today as the first roof tile was laid on its new medical centre in King’s Lynn. The Rt Honourable Patricia Hewitt, Chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, visited the site and signed...

The NHS offers treatment to people with COVID-19 who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill. Health experts have looked at the health conditions which put people at the highest risk from coronavirus. Some patients in this highest ri...

A team of health and care staff will once again be at this year’s Latitude festival (20-23 July), providing advice on board the wellness bus for festival goers. Festival goers will be able to hop onto the Wellness on Wheels (WoW) Bus fo...

Residents in Norfolk and Waveney are reminded that support will continue to be available for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis during planned industrial action by doctors this week. It is really important for people to attend any appoint...

A new support service has been set up to listen to people who have been affected by the recently published report on mortality data and processes at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT). Just B, an independent northern charity is avail...

The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) Digital Health and Social Care Team has been selected as one of nine finalists for the Virtual or Remote Care Initiative of the Year at the highly esteemed HSJ Patient Safety Awards. This national ...

Residents in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged to think NHS 111 first and to only attend an Emergency Department if it’s absolutely necessary to ensure that care is available to patients who need it most during planned industrial action by doctors...

Today, the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) has published its first ever joint forward plan. After engaging with thousands of residents and staff to create future priorities, this vital plan will shape the future of health and care s...

Clinical objectiveSub-objective  Progress to dateOutcomes we have achievedSee me as a whole person  Personalised care – giving people control over the way their care is planned and delivered, based on what matters to them, their individual...

We want to hear from you, our residents and staff who make up our communities across Norfolk and Waveney. Hundreds of people helpfully shared their views earlier this year about what they think we should focus on, to improve health and care servi...

People across Norfolk and Waveney will be able to have imaging faster and earlier diagnoses thanks to three new diagnostic centres set to be built in the region over the next two years.   A project to create new outpatient imaging buildings ...

An independent review which examined the reporting of patient deaths at the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), has today been published. The review – Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust’s Mortality Recording and Reporting – was und...

As the Norfolk and Waveney health and care system prepares to celebrate its first birthday health leaders are taking the opportunity to thank staff for their ongoing hard work and commitment. Since last July each part of the country has had what ...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney received a letter from Healthwatch Norfolk, asking how NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB and the wider health and care system is planning to respond to the recently announced right care, right person model. Our response, with su...

It’s not too late to make sure those eligible you are topped up with their COVID-19 vaccination. NHS colleagues are on hand to make sure you have the protection you need as they continue to vaccinate those who are eligible. Spring vaccinations...

You have the right to make a complaint about any aspect of NHS care, treatment or service. This is written into the NHS Constitution on GOV.UK.  From 1 July 2023, the way members of the public make a complaint about Primary Care services to the c...

The weather is hotting up and our system remains incredibly pressured. Thank you to everyone across our Norfolk and Waveney health and care system for all your continued hard work and commitment. I’d like to focus this month on the forthcoming in...

Local NHS colleagues are promoting the upcoming Diabetes Week which takes place this year between 12 - 18 June.    Diabetes Week is all about supporting those people who are living with diabetes but also highlights symptoms for those who mig...

Residents in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged to think NHS 111 first and to only attend an Emergency Department if it’s absolutely necessary to ensure that care is available to patients who need it most during planned industrial action by junior ...

With temperatures set to rise across Norfolk and Waveney over the weekend and into next week, we’re reminding people how to stay sun safe this summer. Although most of us welcome the summer sun, high temperatures and an increase in UV levels can...

Local patients, carers and staff came together at an event organised by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) to help shape the future of local cancer services.The event held at Centrum in Norwich on Thursday 27 April saw around 50 people ...

How we use your information To enable us to identify and deliver your health and social care needs, we must keep records about you, your health and the care we have planned to provide for you. We are committed to protecting your privacy and pe...

The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) has published its first research and innovation strategy. Research has a central role to play in providing the evidence we need so we can improve services and quality of care. It can also help to ...

National Volunteers’ Week provides an opportunity to reflect and say “thank you” to all volunteers as they continue to work tirelessly to support health and social care services across Norfolk and Waveney. The celebration week will also recognise...

On 15 June the WOW Bus (Wellness on Wheels) is out and about and making a stop in Cromer for a dedicated parent and carer event. This free event is a ‘drop-in’ opportunity for all parents and carers who want to know more about the early years of ...

NHS colleagues across Norfolk and Waveney have been working around the clock to support the spring rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination. Care homes across Norfolk and Waveney have been included in the programme and over 77% residents have been vac...

Healthcare in Norfolk and Waveney received a massive boost yesterday (Thursday 25 May) as the Government confirmed plans and funding for new hospitals in our area. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH) has been added...

A powerful new health and care campaign has been launched in Norfolk and Waveney in a bid to tackle bullying and harassment and urges people to be kind to staff. The aim of the campaign, which is being run by NHS Norfolk and Waveney on behalf of ...

From May, Norwich’s Castle Quarter Wellbeing Hub will offer a free NHS Health Check for Norfolk residents aged 40-74.The 20–30-minute check-up will tell you your risk of developing health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and...

This Wednesday, 17 May is World Hypertension Day and local people are being encouraged to get their blood pressure checked so they know their numbers and can seek help if they need it. High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely causes...

Health professionals working across Primary Care support our health in so many ways. NHS Norfolk and Waveney is launching a campaign to help raise the profile of Primary Care services and support patients to understand how they can get the best f...

Dr Andy Griffiths OBE, a consultant anaesthetist and senior clinical leader who has served extensively both within the NHS and Armed Forces across the United Kingdom and overseas, has been appointed Deputy Medical Director at NHS Norfolk and Waveney...

Nurses, midwives and healthcare staff across Norfolk and Waveney are being recognised for the vital contribution they make on International Nurses Day (IND) on Friday 12 May, 2023. This year, which is particularly poignant as 2023 also marks the ...

Diabetes is a growing concern in Norfolk and Waveney with just under 72,000 people now living with diabetes. There are two main types of diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong treatment with insulin therapy and is not pre...

Health bosses at NHS Norfolk and Waveney have listened to feedback provided by local people about the future of the Norwich Walk-in Centre and are recommending it stays open. The news comes as the organisation today publishes the report into find...

COVID-19 is still around us and can make people very ill. If you’ve only had one COVID-19 vaccination, or you’ve not had one at all, you can still get the vaccine until 30 June. NHS COVID vaccines have saved countless lives, kept tens of thous...

From May, Norwich’s Castle Quarter Wellbeing Hub will offer a free NHS Health Check for  Norfolk residents aged 40-74. The 20–30-minute check-up will tell you your risk of developing health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney di...

Residents in Norfolk and Waveney advised to choose health and care services wisely as RCN industrial action set to take place over May Bank Holiday People in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged to use health and care services wisely to help ensur...

Dear Colleagues On behalf of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) we would like to personally thank you all and recognise the dedication and hard work shown to maintain patient safety during the recent junior doctor’s industrial ...

NHS colleagues are now continuing to vaccinate the remainder of those eligible from today, 17th April 2023. The spring campaign started with care home residents and now those who are aged 75 and over and those who are at risk, can now be vaccinated....

The National Centre for Creative Health (NCCH) is delighted to announce the Creative Health Associates Programme. Funded by Arts Council England and delivered by NCCH, the Creative Health Associates programme will see seven Creative Health Associate...

NHS colleagues are gearing up for the next campaign for COVID-19. The spring COVID-19 vaccination will begin from 3 April. The campaign is set to commence with care home residents on the 3 April and with the remainder of those eligible to start f...

Every two minutes someone finds out that they have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be a very serious health condition that can cause long term health problems. If you have diabetes, you can be more at risk of developing certain types of ...

As of 3 April, individual healthcare providers in Norfolk and Waveney will decide upon their own guidelines regarding mask use, based on the level of risk in their local setting, and will communicate these guidelines with staff and patients. This...

People are being urged to plan ahead and to choose NHS 111 first for any urgent health needs during the Easter bank holiday weekend and the planned industrial action planned for the four days after that. The British Medical Association (BMA), alo...

Health and care providers are gearing up to offer health checks on the WOW bus this week. The Wellness on Wheels (WOW) bus has been traveling across Norfolk and Waveney offering COVID-19 vaccinations as well as screening, advice, and support. Thi...

Primary Care is made of four different services: General Practice, Pharmaceutical (which includes dispensing and distance selling), Ophthalmic, and Dental services. Following the passing of the Health and Care Act 2022, on 1 July 2022 all Integra...

Local health and social care organisations are urging people from the Beccles and Great Yarmouth area to spring into action and find out more about how they can get involved in volunteering for their local community this April.  Norfolk and ...

Ramadan in 2023 will run from on or around Wednesday 22 March for 29 or 30 days, ending with Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. During the holy month of Ramadan, the Qur'an requires Muslims to fast from sunrise to s...

The NHS in Norfolk and Waveney has long standing guidelines on the treatment of hypoglycaemia which were last reviewed in September 2021 and are in line with national recommendations. These guidelines have not changed. Recommendations from NICE and ...

Dear colleagues, We are writing again to personally thank you all for your dedication and hard work you have shown over the last few days to help keep patients safe and minimise disruption during the junior doctor’s industrial action across Norfo...

People in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged to use health and care services wisely over the coming days to help ensure that care is available to patients who need it most. Health and care services in Norfolk and Waveney are seeing high levels o...

The Norfolk and Waveney Shared Care Record (ShCR) officially launches soon as health and care organisations work together to improve care services for the people and communities across the area.  The new digital record viewing system is part...

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has confirmed its advice for a 2023 spring coronavirus (COVID-19) booster programme. In January 2023, the committee advised preparations should begin for potential booster programmes in s...

The NHS is urging people to start taking their preventative hay fever medicines now to help build up their resilience for when the pollen count rises this month and into the spring.   Hay fever affects one in four people in the UK and is an ...

As partner organisations within the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS), NHS Norfolk and Waveney and Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk have been working together to drive forward improvements in healthcare and general prac...

On behalf of the medical directors and chief medical officers of all trusts across Norfolk and Waveney Dear Colleagues, I am writing to thank you personally for the continued hard work and commitment you have provided to our patients across No...

Norfolk’s children and young people alliance is looking for pregnant people and parents and carers of children under two to join their ‘Start for Life’ parent and carer panel to help shape the design of services that support families with young chil...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) will soon be entering into the pre-election period. This will have an impact on the way that the ICB is able to go about its work. The pre-election period, sometimes called “purdah,” occurs in t...

Aspiring entry level pharmacists are being urged to come to Norfolk and Waveney to develop their career with a new pharmacy training programme.  The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System STAR initiative (which is an acronym for Start, T...

Health leaders at NHS Norfolk and Waveney are continuing to urge the public to have their say in the Norwich general practice services survey as the consultation period approaches the half-way point. The nine-week consultation, which launched 24 ...

Children and parents in Norfolk are to benefit from a new cradle to career approach to family support. The government has just announced that Norfolk County Council will be one of 75 local authorities receiving some of the £302m new Family Hubs a...

The NHS is encouraging people to come forward for their COVID booster before the offer, part of the biggest and most successful programme in health history, ends next month.The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has today ad...

The financial plan to implement Norfolk and Waveney’s three acute hospital Electronic Patient Record (EPR) has been approved by the three Trust Boards and NHS England. The new digital patient record solution, which will improve staff and patient ...

NHS staff are gearing up for the Norwich vaccination centre move from City Hall to Castle Quarter. COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be available at City Hall until Monday 30 January. A new centre will open in Castle Quarter from Thursday 2 ...

Local health and social care organisations in Norfolk and Waveney will be touring the region this January and February, visiting a number of towns and communities to bring health and social care careers advice to local job seekers. Members of the...

For all staff across the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) Dear colleagues, As you know, over the last few months, we have experienced unprecedented pressures across our health and care system and we know you have been working u...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney is running a public consultation on options for the future of several general practice services in Norwich. The Walk-in Centre (WiC), Vulnerable Adults Service – Inclusion Health Hub (VAS), and GP Practice on Rouen Road ar...

NHS colleagues in Norfolk and Waveney are reminding those who have not yet come forward and are eligible to have their COVID-19 autumn Booster. People are asked to get protected before the programme comes to an end in February 2023.   The Jo...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB’s research and evaluation team has received funding from NHS England’s  Accelerated Access Collaborative initiative to enhance the diversity of those taking part in research in Great Yarmouth and Waveney (GY&W). ...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney has launched a public consultation today, 24 January, on its plans to transform how general practice services are delivered in the wider Norwich area. It will be asking members of the public and stakeholders for their view...

COVID-19 vaccination site ready to move NHS staff are working hard to prepare for the move from City Hall to Castle Quarter for Norwich’s large vaccination centre. COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be available at City Hall until Monday 3...

The country’s top midwife – Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent – had a special delivery for midwives, Alana Hunt and Delyse Maidman when she presented them with a Chief Midwifery Officer’s Silver Award this week. Alana and Delyse are midwives in t...

Three Norfolk care homes have received a visit from Deborah Sturdy, the first Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, in recognition of their achievements in a care home development programme that has seen them become centres of community learning. Th...

NHS leaders in the east of England are urging eligible people to get their free NHS flu vaccine as thousands of people across the country are still in hospital with flu and hundreds in critical care, as levels of flu circulating remains high. Wit...

A new committee of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) will meet for the first time on Monday 23 January, 2023 and you are invited to attend virtually. The Patient and Communities Committee will provide NHS Norfolk and Waveney wit...

The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) has developed a digital transformation strategy to help improve the lives of people and communities across the area. Highlighting the need to invest more in technology, the Digital Transformati...

Inspectors have praised Children’s Services at Norfolk County Council, judging the authority as “good” and highlighting “exemplary” and “exceptional” areas of practice. In an inspection report published today (Friday 13 January), Ofsted said “sig...

Local NHS Trusts and social care providers across Norfolk and Waveney are hosting recruitment events for job seekers to kick-start their career in health and social care in the new year. Members of the public will have an opportunity to meet staf...

This survey is now closed. A report will be compiled of the results and shared soon. Let's talk...Mental Health. In 2019 the Norfolk and Waveney Health and Care Partnership set out strategies for Adult Mental Health and Children and Young Peo...

With health and care services in Norfolk and Waveney extremely busy caring for some very sick patients, people are being urged to use services wisely and to look after themselves. It is really important people do not delay seeking help from the N...

It’s fair to say that during 2022, health and care services have seen significant demand and challenge. But as always, health and care staff across Norfolk and Waveney have risen to the challenge, persisted with issues grappling health and care s...

Dear colleagues, As a system we are experiencing unprecedented pressures and we know that everyone is working under very difficult circumstances and at times, in ways that we would not normally ask of you. Thank you for demonstrating such care, c...

10 Housing with Care flats across Norfolk are being used to support people who are medically fit but need care at home to leave hospital.   People will temporarily move from a hospital bed to a flat in a Housing with Care scheme for up to fo...

There is still time to get your COVID-19 Autumn booster which are available across Norfolk and Waveney. Over the festive period, slots are still available to keep you protected for your COIVD-19 Autumn Booster. Queen Elizabeth Hospital Date...

NHS colleagues across Norfolk and Waveney have been working around the clock to support the autumn rollout of the COVID-19 Autumn booster vaccination programme. More than 400,000 autumn COVID-19 Autumn boosters have been administered to people ac...

Over the past few years health and care services have worked together with increasing collaboration in Norfolk and Waveney, as they have done across the country with the development of Integrated Care Systems. Information about Integrated Care Syste...

During Christmas and New Year the NHS in Norfolk and Waveney is urging people to think about their physical and mental health, while local services remain very busy.  NHS leaders are asking people to ‘help us help you’ by encouraging preparation ...

Norfolk Children Services and Norfolk and Waveney ICB have been selected to work with Anna Freud Centre, The Charlie Waller Foundation and the National Children’s Bureau to coproduce, deliver and evaluate a mental health training programme for the c...

Whilst Christmas is an exciting and happy time for many of us it can also be a time of year that adds extra pressure and can affect our mental health in lots of different ways. The festive period can disrupt our routines and we often forget to lo...

What is Strep A? Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However it does cause a number of infections, some mild and some more serious. The ...

NHS organisations across Norfolk and Waveney are reminding everyone who is eligible for their COVID-19 Autumn booster and their flu jab to come forward and get vaccinated. The NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme has vaccinated more than two thirds...

Local Practice Nurse wins at prestigious award ceremony and is recognised for her efforts and the contributions that she has made to her GP practice and patients. Lucy Sadler, Nurse Manager at Market Surgery, Aylsham has won Nurse of the Year fro...

Past and current smokers in Great Yarmouth are being invited to a NHS lung health check in a drive to improve earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and save more lives. With one of the highest mortality rates for lung cancer in England, Great Yarmouth...

Overweight women are more likely to experience symptoms of long Covid according to new research from the University of East Anglia. The new study, published today, is one of the largest studies on long Covid in the UK. It shows that having a high...

A service which attends 999 mental health emergency calls in Norfolk has been expanded to include extra help at weekends. The mental health response car service - which is jointly operated by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) an...

Mike Passfield, Clinical Operations Director for the large scale vaccination centres run by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk said: “Following a successful campaign to protect local people...

The Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership new Joint Agency Group supervision (JAGS) initiative has been highly commended for Celebrating Outstanding Collaborative Practice in Child Protection as part of the Centre for Child Protection’s Collabor...

Former Health Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, Chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced the appointment of a fourth new Non-Executive Member of the board. Aliona Derrett has been appointed as Non-Executive Member of t...

NHS organisations across Norfolk and Waveney are calling all parents and carers of preschool children to get them vaccinated against flu. Children who are aged 2 and 3 years old (age on 31 August before fu vaccinations start in the autumn) will b...

People in Norfolk and Waveney who have swapped to more environmentally-friendly inhalers have collectively reduced their carbon footprint by 500 tonnes in five months, the equivalent of 8,650 people flying from London to Paris.   With COP27 ...

Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) colleagues hopped onto a new Wellbeing on Wheels (WOW) bus. The bus gave colleagues the opportunity to go on board and meet the teams who deliver a range of health and wellbeing services such as va...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is launching a new campaign raising awareness of what antimicrobial resistance is and how much of an issue it is in modern medicine. This comes during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18 – 24 November). ...

Do you care for a family member or friend? Or are you a health or care professional that works with people that do? If you are, Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney are inviting you to the online launch of the Carers Identity Passport on&nb...

Memory assessment practitioners will work in care homes across Norfolk and Waveney, following a successful pilot run by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT), in partnership with NHS Norfolk and Waveney. The DiADeM Care Homes pilot, whi...

Health chiefs are urging residents in Norfolk and Waveney to learn more about the symptoms of diabetes and what to look out for in a bid to help prevent more people developing the condition. This Monday 14 November is World Diabetes Day, which ai...

Our large-scale Covid vaccination centre at City Hall, St Peters Street, Norwich NR2 1NH will be closed on Sunday 13th November for the annual Remembrance wreath laying ceremony which takes place in the heart of Norwich’s historic city centre. ...

Local health and social care organisations across Norfolk and Waveney are once again appealing for willing reservists to come and support their local community as services face increasing pressure over the winter period.  The national Reserv...

Local health and care organisations in Norfolk and Waveney have launched a new “Warm and Well” campaign to help residents stay as well as possible during the cold months ahead. The campaign encourages Norfolk and Waveney residents to look after t...

NHS colleagues across Norfolk and Waveney have been working around the clock to support the autumn rollout of the COVID-19 booster vaccination. More than 300,000 autumn COVID-19 vaccination boosters have been administered to people across Norfolk...

Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) has published a Green Plan that outlines the aims and actions partners across the system will take to meet the NHS’ ambitions to reach Net Zero by 2045. Norfolk and Waveney ICS’s Green Plan 2022-20...

Diabetes is a lifelong medical condition that affects people’s day-to-day wellbeing. Learning to control the condition is essential to avoid long-term health problems such as heart disease, blindness, and amputations. Diabetes UK Midlands and Eas...

Local NHS Trusts and voluntary sector organisations across Norfolk and Waveney are appealing for willing volunteers to get involved and support their local community as services face increasing pressure over the winter period. The Norfolk and Wav...

Local health and care leaders are urging people in Norfolk and Waveney to take extra steps to look after their health and stay as well as possible over the winter months. Keeping warm over the winter months can help to prevent colds, flu and more...

NHS colleagues across Norfolk and Waveney are working together to get those who are housebound vaccinated ahead of this winter. Housebound residents will receive a COVID-19 vaccine within their own home or place of residence. Those who are hou...

We’ve launched our Mental Health Workforce Plan for Norfolk and Waveney which sets out our vision for Norfolk & Waveney to be the best place to work. The plan is based on four priorities which will ensure we have happy, healthy staff providin...

NHS colleagues across Norfolk and Waveney are encouraging people to come forward for their COVID-19 Booster and flu vaccination. Local GP practices, pharmacies, hospital hubs and large vaccination centres have been working tirelessly to vaccinate...

We’re celebrating National Allied Health Professional (AHP) Day tomorrow. National AHP day on 14 October provides an opportunity to reflect and recognise the significant contributions of all AHPs across Norfolk and Waveney, as they continue to wo...

Health and care organisations from across Norfolk and Suffolk have joined forces to promote a new mental health campaign to encourage people to focus on their wellbeing. Launching today, on World Mental Health Day, the ‘Take 5’ campaign will enco...

More than 100,000 autumn COVID-19 vaccination boosters have been administered to people across Norfolk and Waveney. NHS Norfolk and Waveney’s campaign is off to a great start as thousands have come forward for their Autumn booster jab. “Our co...

Smokers across Norfolk and Waveney are being encouraged to stub it out this month and feel the benefits to their health – and their wallets. When you stop smoking, you can start doing so much more. You can move more, breathe more easily, and do m...

We are all being encouraged to have our COVID-19 boosters and flu jabs to prevent the impact of COVID and other Winter viruses. Help is available if you want to have a jab but you’re scared of needles. The charity Anxiety UK estimates that up to 10 ...

Ian Riley, currently Chief Information Officer of the South East London Integrated Care System, has been appointed Director of Digital and Data at NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB). Welcoming the appointment, Tracey Bleakle...

With health and care services in Norfolk and Waveney extremely busy caring for some very sick patients, people are being urged to use services wisely and to look after themselves. It is really important people do not delay seeking help from the N...

The way general practice services are provided in Norfolk and Waveney on evenings and weekends is changing. From Saturday, October 1, local practices will be working even more closely together to offer patients evening and weekend appointments ac...

Ema Ojiako, former Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development – Operations at NHS England, has been appointed Executive Director of People at NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB). Welcoming the appointment, Tracey B...

Nick Hulme, chief executive of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), is to take on an additional role to provide short-term senior support to integrated care boards in Suffolk and North East Essex and in Norfolk and Waveney, an...

Please note that autumn boosters are via booked appointments only across our sites in Norfolk and Waveney. People aged 65+, carers and pregnant women can book an appointment to have their autumn booster at http://nhs.uk/covidvaccine or ...

A bank holiday for the funeral of Her Late Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday 19th September and this will affect some NHS services in Norfolk and Waveney. Please find below a list of local services and how they will operate...

Following the announcement of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, the Chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney, Rt Hon, Patricia Hewitt, said: “On behalf of NHS Norfolk and Waveney, I want to express the deep sadness and loss that we all feel at th...

The NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme will begin to invite eligible people to come forward for their life-saving autumn booster jabs from 7 September 2022. Frontline health and care workers, people who are immunosuppressed and people who are 75 and...

NHS staff are working hard to prepare for the rollout of the COVID-19 autumn booster programme and the annual flu vaccine. Following the recent updated advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the NHS has ...

Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board have awarded Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust a three-year contract to provide mental health support in schools across Norfolk and Waveney. Mental Health Support Teams help young people to unde...

NHS staff are working hard to prepare for the rollout of the COVID-19 autumn booster programme and the annual flu vaccine. The NHS vaccinates in line with guidance from the independent JCVI (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation), which...

Health and care services across Norfolk and Waveney are encouraging people to think about using NHS 111 first if they become injured or unwell this bank holiday weekend. This comes ahead of the final bank holiday of the summer (27 – 29 August), a...

During the pandemic, the number of patients waiting much longer than we would like for their treatment grew for multiple reasons. However, thanks to the incredible hard work of NHS staff in Norfolk and Waveney, the number of patients who have been w...

From today (1 August), twelve Cancer Care Navigators will be based in the three acute hospitals in our area working alongside Clinical Nurse Specialists to help and support people affected by cancer with their non-clinical needs. Cancer Care Navi...

The national NHS Knowledge and Library Services team has worked with people with lived experience to produce two, new, easy read guides for people with learning disabilities to help them navigate healthcare information. Regardless of their abilit...

The NHS in Norfolk and Waveney has launched an eye-catching new summer campaign, “Happy Healthy Holidays”. The campaign urges both residents and holiday-makers to choose the right health service for illnesses and injuries this summer. The campa...

Wellbeing Hubs across Norfolk and Waveney are breaking down barriers and putting mental health front and centre of the community. Dr Ardyn Ross, Mental Health Clinical Lead for NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (previously known as th...

The COVID-19 vaccination centre at Beetley Ward, Dereham Hospital is closing on Sunday 31st July and moving to Kelling Hospital in Holt. Dr David Vickers, Medical Director, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, explained: “So as not to...

With heat-health alerts being issued in our region over the weekend and into next week, the local NHS, councils, police and fire service are encouraging people to be mindful of their own health and safety and that of elderly relatives or neighbours....

A team of health and care staff will once again be at this year’s Latitude, providing advice on board their wellbeing bus to festival goers. This service is a partnership between the Integrated Care Systems of Norfolk and Waveney, and Suffolk and...

The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that many people are waiting longer than usual for their operations or other procedures.   NHS Norfolk and Waveney (the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System, or ICS) is determined to help people receive ...

Health and care organisations across Norfolk and Waveney are calling on people and communities to use and access the right health and care service for their health issue. All local hospitals are incredibly busy caring for some very sick patients....

Health chiefs across the NHS in Norfolk and Waveney are calling on local people to give their opinions on proposed new centres for diagnostic tests. Under the plans, which are being led by partner organisations in the Norfolk and Waveney Integra...

A scheme to boost vaccination take up, promote health information, and tackle social isolation in and around Great Yarmouth has won national praise. Great Yarmouth Borough Council launched its Community Champions’ Programme in March 2021 and has ...

NHS Norfolk and Waveney has today replaced the area’s clinical commissioning group, as part of changes to the health and care landscape which see each part of the country have what is known as an Integrated Care System (ICS). Integrated Care Syst...

As we approach the launch of the new NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, also more commonly known as NHS Norfolk and Waveney, additional partner members have now been formally appointed to the Board. Jonathan Barber, Director of Strate...

Local health and care services are changing to meet local needs. From July 1 each part of the country will have what is known as an Integrated Care System (ICS) - partnerships of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up heal...