Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System

The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) is a term for a number of organisations who are working together to meet the needs of the local population within Norfolk and Waveney. These organisations include NHS Trusts, GP Practices, Volunta...

Welcome to August’s blog - this month I wanted to focus on primary care. Many of us might instinctively think of GP practices when we hear that term, but primary care also includes community pharmacy, optometry and dentistry. I’m pleased to be ab...

Around 300,000 more people will become eligible for a potentially lifesaving shingles vaccination from next week, as GP practices roll out the jab to protect all severely immunosuppressed adults.People newly eligible for the shingles vaccination fro...

Patients in the East of England can now access crucial diagnostic tests, checks and scans more conveniently, with 10 Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) in the region open out of usual hours in evenings and weekends. There are currently 19 CDCs a...

Innovative health initiatives across Norfolk and Waveney are helping bring the NHS 10-Year Health Plan to life – making care easier to access, more focused on prevention, and sustainable for the future. Launched in July 2025, the national plan wa...

An NHS programme to detect the early stages of lung cancer, which has already saved lives locally, is being expanded across Norfolk and Waveney. The programme has been commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) and is bei...

Sometimes pharmacies close during bank holidays, or change their opening hours. This upcoming bank holiday Monday, several pharmacies across Norfolk and Waveney will be open. Please find the opening hours for these pharmacies on Monday 25th Au...

It’s results time across Norfolk and Waveney — a moment that can bring joy, relief, and sometimes disappointment. Whether your young person is collecting GCSEs, A-levels, or other qualifications, it’s natural for everyone in the family to feel a bit...

The NHS is urging newly eligible pregnant mothers that “now is the time to act” and get the RSV vaccine to protect their baby ahead of this winter.  Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infant mortality around the world an...

Purpose: The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is working with TIC Health Limited to increase uptake of the NHS Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) programme. This project aims to support earlier detection of lung cancer, particularly amo...

Health and care partners in Norfolk and Waveney are encouraging families, friends, and carers to support loved ones in leaving hospital as soon as they’re well enough. Spending longer than necessary in hospital can slow down recovery, increase th...

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. During these strikes, all other NHS staff (including consultants and other specialist doctors) will s...

Patient satisfaction with GP practices, NHS dental and pharmacy services across Norfolk and Waveney has all increased this year – according to the latest national survey results. The results of the 2025 IPSOS Mori NHS England survey show that: ...