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Warm Homes
In an effort to reduce hospital admissions due to respiratory problems, patients with respiratory conditions who are at risk of living in fuel poverty, will be targeted for financial help in order to heat their home. The ICB will provide data abo...
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Minister visits Thetford Healthy Living Centre following £2.8m NHS refurbishment
Lord Markham, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care, visited the Thetford Healthy Living Centre on Friday 23 February to tour the facility which has benefited from a £2.8m NHS capital investment to refu...
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Executive Director of Nursing Blog: February 2024 – Tricia D’Orsi
I’m sure many of you will have heard the King’s recent announcement that he has been diagnosed with cancer. As a result, the NHS has seen a huge rise in people seeking information about the condition and latest figures reveal that, in the 24 hours f...
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NHS advice for Norfolk and Waveney residents who seek help during junior doctor industrial action this February
Norfolk and Waveney residents are reminded on how to seek help from the NHS if they feel unwell this February, as the British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) have announced that junior doctors wi...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: February 2024 – Dr Frankie Swords
It would be remiss of me not to start my blog today without recognising the recent news of another round of Junior Doctor industrial action, from 24 to 28 February. This comes on top of a couple of incredibly challenging weeks for our emergency serv...
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NHS in Norfolk and Waveney to develop new service to support vulnerable and digitally excluded patients manage repeat prescriptions as it announces closure of Prescription Ordering Direct service
For the latest information about our POD service, please click here Health leaders in Norfolk and Waveney have today revealed plans to develop a new service to support the most vulnerable and digitally excluded patients across our health an...
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Careers fair for Norfolk and Waveney students interested in Healthcare Science
Local school students and university students across Norfolk and Waveney are encouraged to attend a special event during Healthcare Science Week, to find out about careers in healthcare science this March. The event will showcase a wide selection...
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Pharmacy First service in Norfolk and Waveney
NHS England launched the Pharmacy First service on 31 January. Under this service, community pharmacies across England will be able to provide a wider range of clinical treatments to the public. The introduction of this service is designed to hel...
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NHS App
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.If you ar...
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First look behind the scenes of the new build health hub in King’s Lynn
Over 25 guests braved the January weather to have a first look tour of the site of the King’s Lynn Health Hub on Nar Ouse Way, King’s Lynn. The centre at Nar Ouse Way is due to house a range of primary care services, as well as a maternity hub ...
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Suffolk local area partnership commits to urgent improvements to SEND services and apologises to families
Ofsted and CQC Inspection Report finds significant concerns with SEND services The Local Area Partnership promise urgent action to accelerate and strengthen improvement plans Senior leaders offer joint apology to Suffolk families The part...
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Executive Director of Nursing Blog: January 2024 – Tricia D’Orsi
I’d like to say a big thank you to nursing and health staff who worked differently during the most recent BMA Junior Doctor Industrial Action in December and January. It was a very busy period for the NHS and you played a pivotal role in supporting ...