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Medical Director Blog: October 2022 – Dr Frankie Swords
It’s been another immensely busy month for us all – and a new Prime Minister has taken up office since I wrote my blog last month! I continue to be amazed by the sheer will and determination of all staff across Norfolk and Waveney. We continue to...
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Local volunteer recruitment events to support health and social care services this winter!
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...
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Take steps to prevent poor health this winter
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...
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NHS protecting housebound people against COVID-19
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...
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New Mental Health workforce plan sets out the vision for Norfolk and Waveney to be the best place to work
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...
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Get boosted and get protected this Autumn
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...
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Norfolk and Waveney say a big “thank you” to Allied Health Professionals on AHP day – 14 October 2022
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...
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New campaign encouraging people to ‘Take 5’ to focus on their wellbeing
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...
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Get protected and get vaccinated this winter
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...
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Now’s the time to stub it out – smokers encouraged to make their quit attempt this Stoptober
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...
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Supporting people with needle phobia to get vaccinated
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 ...
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New Director of Digital and Data appointed to NHS Norfolk and Waveney
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...
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Help us to help you – Norfolk and Waveney’s health and care system under extreme pressure
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...
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