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 October’s blog. As we move into autumn, I want to acknowledge the pace of change across our ICB and the wider NHS, and to thank colleagues in Norfolk, Suffolk and North East Essex for everything you’re doing for our patients and communiti...

With October half-term here, health leaders in Norfolk and Waveney are sharing some quick and easy tips to help keep your family healthy – and to make sure coughs, colds and winter bugs don’t spoil the fun. We’re already seeing the usual mix of w...

Extra appointments are now available for people in Norfolk and Waveney who need urgent or unscheduled dental care and don’t have a regular dentist. The appointments are for urgent conditions including: Severe toothache: persistent and intense...

Health leaders from across Norfolk and Waveney’s Integrated Care System (ICS) are encouraging local people to ensure their health and wellbeing is ‘winter ready’ with the launch of its Warm and Well campaign. Launching today (23 October), the cam...

I’m delighted to introduce myself as Chief Executive of NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB (NWICB) and NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB (SNEE ICB), and to launch this new series of monthly blogs. Each month I’ll be sharing stories and updates on the...

ADHD Awareness Month takes place every October. This year's theme is 'The Many Faces of ADHD', which highlights the wide range of experiences individuals have with ADHD across different ages and backgrounds.  This global campaign aims t...

Every year on 10 October, communities around the globe come together to mark World Mental Health Day – a time to reflect on the importance of mental wellbeing and to raise awareness of the support available. This year’s theme, set by the World Fe...

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines kicked off this week for all eligible people to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable amid new variants circulating this year.   Vaccination teams across the East of England are working to protect...

Don’t miss your chance to hop on board the Wellness On Wheels bus! The Wellness On Wheels bus is supported by partner organisations across Norfolk and Waveney, including NHS Norfolk and Waveney, Norfolk County Council, the Voluntary, Community an...

In October, we celebrate Black History Month: From the nurses who came from the Caribbean to help set up the NHS, to their descendants, the scientists, mathematicians, allied health professionals and leaders whose action and ideas help sha...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign highlighting the importance of screening, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Each year, people across the world come together to support those affected by this disease. Breast ...

For the first time, parents across Norfolk and Waveney will be able to get their two and three year olds vaccinated against flu at local pharmacies this autumn – alongside the usual offer at GP surgeries. A total of 37 pharmacies across Norfolk a...