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Changes to prescribing policy will release funding for other NHS services
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...
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NHS Talking Therapies Engagement 2023
Background In Norfolk and Waveney, we have an NHS Talking Therapies service (previously known as IAPT), which is called Wellbeing locally. This service supports people experiencing depression and anxiety-based disorders. The curren...
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More than a million people in the East of England are winter-ready after flu or Covid vaccine
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 ...
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Joint statement from OneNorwich Practices and NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
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...
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New partnership service to help people recover at home
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...
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Get your child #winterstrong with their annual flu vaccination.
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...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: October 2023 – Dr Frankie Swords
We have endured another round of Industrial Action this month and yet again, we have seen many staff working differently, doing things they would not normally do and stepping into different environments and departments. This has been an incredibly c...
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Age UK Norwich and UEA team up to tackle dangerous dehydration in older people
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...
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Norfolk and Waveney Primary Care Network mental health teams shortlisted for national award
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...
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Funded opportunity available!
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...
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Executive Director of Nursing Blog: October 2023 – Tricia D’Orsi
I’ve taken a short break with my monthly blog so it’s good to get started again. I fractured my shoulder and then unfortunately had a close unexpected family bereavement. I’ve been using services myself over recent months in ways I wasn’t expecti...
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Health colleagues gearing up for ‘The Big Weekend’ of vaccinations
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...
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NHS diabetic eye screening intervals are changing for people at lower risk of diabetic retinopathy
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...
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Doctors, nurses and senior leaders join ambulance crews on the road to help reduce delays for patients
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...
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Free antenatal support now available on the WOW bus in Great Yarmouth
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 ...
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Over 32,000 people in the East of England have now had free Targeted Lung Health Checks
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 ...
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Highly praised Admission Prevention Service expanded across all of Norfolk and Waveney
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...
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Have your say on Prescription Ordering Direct service proposals
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...
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