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Executive Medical Director Blog: February 2026 – Dr Frankie Swords
I would like to begin this month’s blog by sincerely thanking teams across our system for the support you continue to show one another — particularly our ICB colleagues — as we work through restructuring and prepare to formally come together as one ...
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East of England residents benefit from NHS campaign to support people with anxiety
Nearly a quarter (23%) of the adults in the East of England are affected by debilitating anxiety conditions and many are missing out on free, effective treatment that could help improve their lives. New analysis of NHS data shows that over 670,00...
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Volunteering for Health: Norfolk and Waveney’s Journey into the United Nations Year of Volunteers
2026 marks a global celebration of volunteering. Here’s how Norfolk and Waveney are leading the way. Welcome to our first Norfolk and Waveney Volunteering for Health blog! We’re looking forward to sharing learning and insights&nbs...
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Efficient use of smart technology in NHS is boosting productivity, reducing waits and supporting clinicians to deliver life-saving services in East of England
The use of innovative technology – including software to process repeat prescriptions and digital health records – is helping the NHS in the East of England improve productivity, cut waiting times for patients and support clinicians to deliver life-...
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National HIV Testing Week: know your status
National HIV Testing Week takes place from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February 2026 and highlights the importance of regular HIV testing. HIV testing is the only way to know your HIV status. Many people can live with HIV for years without symptoms, wh...
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Chief Executive Blog: February 2026 – Ed Garratt OBE
As we continue through the winter months, I want to begin by recognising a truly mammoth collective effort across our health and care system. I’m delighted to share that more than one million COVID-19 and flu vaccinations have now been delivered acr...
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People urged to book their NHS lung health check on world cancer day
Local health leaders are encouraging anyone who has been offered an NHS lung health check, to book their appointment today on World Cancer Day (4 February). The Lung Cancer Screening programme (formerly known as the Targeted Lung Health Check) is...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: January 2026 – Dr Frankie Swords
Welcome to my first blog of 2026. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on a winter period that has already been exceptionally busy across our system. We continue to operate under sustained pressure, with demand remaining high, particularly due to se...
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NHS App use surges across Norfolk and Waveney as more people go digital
Use of the NHS App across Norfolk and Waveney continues to rise sharply, with new figures showing more people are logging in, ordering prescriptions and managing their healthcare digitally. Between April and December 2025, NHS App log-ins increas...