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...

The NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board (N&S ICB) will become operational and legally established from 1 April 2026. N&S ICB will take on all the planning and commissioning functions previously held by its two predecessor organi...

As we approach 1 April, we are about to take an important step as we come together as a single NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. For those less familiar with what this means, Integrated Care Boards are responsible for planning and fu...

A new five-year strategy has been launched to improve health and care services for people living in Norfolk and Suffolk. The Population Health and Commissioning Strategy for 2026–2031 sets out how the NHS will work with partners to help people li...

Welcome to my March blog. This month, I’d like to focus on the role of research and innovation and how this is helping us to improve patient outcomes, reduce inequalities, and support the shift towards more preventative, community-based care. Las...

People in Norfolk and Waveney are being encouraged to order their repeat prescription medications now and think ‘Pharmacy First’ this Easter bank holiday weekend (3 April - 6 April) if they need health help or advice. Pharmacists can offer advice...

The NHS in the East of England has continued to bring down waiting lists for patients during one of its busiest winters on record – thanks to early planning and improvements to productivity in patient services. As part of the latest data publishe...

Welcome to my March blog. As we approach April and the launch of the new Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, it feels like a natural moment to reflect on the partnerships and progress that have shaped our work across our systems in recent yea...

I would like to begin this month’s blog by sincerely thanking teams across our system for the support you continue to show one another — particularly our ICB colleagues — as we work through restructuring and prepare to formally come together as one ...

Nearly a quarter (23%) of the adults in the East of England are affected by debilitating anxiety conditions and many are missing out on free, effective treatment that could help improve their lives. New analysis of NHS data shows that over 670,00...

2026 marks a global celebration of volunteering. Here’s how Norfolk and Waveney are leading the way.  Welcome to our first Norfolk and Waveney Volunteering for Health blog! We’re looking forward to sharing learning and insights&nbs...

The use of innovative technology – including software to process repeat prescriptions and digital health records – is helping the NHS in the East of England improve productivity, cut waiting times for patients and support clinicians to deliver life-...

National HIV Testing Week takes place from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February 2026 and highlights the importance of regular HIV testing. HIV testing is the only way to know your HIV status. Many people can live with HIV for years without symptoms, wh...