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COVID-19 vaccinations for people with a severely weakened immune system
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...
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Medication supply issues: glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (used for patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity)
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 ...
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New build for St James Medical Practice celebrates progress as first roof tile installed
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...
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Access to COVID treatments
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...
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Hop on board the Wellness on Wheels Bus at Latitude Festival
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...
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Norfolk and Waveney mental health services remain available for those in crisis during industrial action
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...
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Just B support line set up to listen to people in Norfolk and Suffolk
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...
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Norfolk and Waveney Digital Social Care Team Shortlisted for Prestigious HSJ Award
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 ...
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Residents in Norfolk and Waveney urged to use health and care services wisely ahead of planned industrial action
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...
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Health and care priorities set to drive transformation of the future
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...
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Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Strategy – Key highlights and progress made over the last 12 months
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...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: July 2023 – Dr Frankie Swords
This month marks the first anniversary of the ICB and this year marks the 75th anniversary of the NHS! So, I want to reflect on the progress we have made together so far with the system wide Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Strategy. Before our ICS l...
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Executive Director of Nursing Blog: June 2023 – Tricia D’Orsi
Dear colleagues, This month I begin my blog addressing some of the improvements recently identified in our system for which my team and the ICB will be supporting the trusts involved through implementing recommendations and action plans. Last ...
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Norfolk and Waveney Five Year Joint Forward Plan
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...
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