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Thank you from system leaders of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
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...
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Hybrid closed loop technology recommended for many people living with type 1 diabetes
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...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: December 2023 – Dr Frankie Swords
Well, the festive period has crept up on us again in the midst of our planning and preparations for the winter period. But looking back over the past year, we have made some impressive strides across our health and care system, so I’d like to take t...
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National recognition for primary care at London awards ceremony
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...
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Executive Director of Nursing Blog: December 2023 – Tricia D’Orsi
With Christmas fast approaching please remember to tick getting your Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations off your to do list as there are only a few weeks left for those eligible to book online to receive protection ahead of the festive season. Walk-in...
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Quarter of a million more general practice appointments in the East of England during October as costs of “no-shows” revealed
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...
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Christmas and New Years pharmacy opening hours
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...
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Two local care providers awarded contracts for four OneNorwich Practices services
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...
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NHS Norfolk and Waveney Quarterly Engagement Report, January – March 2023
We are delighted to share with you all our quarterly engagement report on behalf of NHS Norfolk and Waveney. As an Integrated Care Board and in line with our system wide people and communities approach, we made a commitment in July to share on a qua...
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Increased funding for urgent and emergency care to tackle winter pressures
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...
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