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Health colleagues gearing up for ‘The Big Weekend’ of vaccinations
This weekend health colleagues across Norfolk and Waveney are urging those who are eligible to come forward for their COVID-19 vaccination. Extra slots have been made available this weekend (14 and 15 October) for COVID-19 vaccinations. Many slot...
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NHS diabetic eye screening intervals are changing for people at lower risk of diabetic retinopathy
From October 2023, the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme will start screening people at lower risk of diabetic retinopathy every two years. To be eligible for the change, a person will need to have had two consecutive eye screens showing no si...
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Doctors, nurses and senior leaders join ambulance crews on the road to help reduce delays for patients
Doctors, nurses and health and social care leaders are jumping on board ambulances in Norfolk and Waveney to bring new eyes to the fight to end delays for patients. The teams will join colleagues at East of England Ambulance Service Trust this we...
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Free antenatal support now available on the WOW bus in Great Yarmouth
On Thursday 12 October the WoW Bus (Wellness on Wheels) is out and about and making a stop in Great Yarmouth for a dedicated parent and carer event offering free maternity, parenting and family advice and support. The bus will also be making a stop ...
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Over 32,000 people in the East of England have now had free Targeted Lung Health Checks
Over 32,000 residents in the East of England have now come forward for free Targeted Lung Health Checks (TLHCs), with 92,000 people having received an invitation and more invites on the way, health professionals are encouraging people to book their ...
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Highly praised Admission Prevention Service expanded across all of Norfolk and Waveney
Local charity, Julian Support, has just announced the expansion of its highly acclaimed Admission Prevention Service, thanks to continued funding from NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB). From October 1 2023, Julian Support, who s...
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Have your say on Prescription Ordering Direct service proposals
This survey is now closed. Please check back for further updates in the coming weeks. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete the survey and provide feedback. NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is keen to hear fr...
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Give your heart some love on World Heart Day 2023
World Heart Day is a reminder to everyone around the world to take care of their heart. On 29th September of every year, we draw everyone’s attention to heart illness and related health issues. Did you know that your heart is the size of your...
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Vaccination sites ready to support Autumn/Winter 2023 COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
FOR THE LATEST WALK-IN SITES PLEASE CLICK HERE A large-scale vaccination site has been resurrected at Paddock Road Surgery in Harleston. A walk-in option will be available from Tuesday 26 September for two weeks then appointments will also be ...
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More space for services as planned extension to Attleborough Surgeries is approved
Patients of Attleborough Surgeries will soon be seeing the benefits of extra space at Station Road Surgery after planning permission has been received for a new modular extension to the practice. Historically the practice’s 21 clinical rooms ha...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: September 2023 – Dr Frankie Swords
After what feels like a really challenging summer, we are now planning and preparing for autumn and winter, which we know is always an incredibly busy time for health and care services. I know for many of you it will feel like there hasn’t been any ...
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SOS Bus Engagement
BackgroundEveryone in Norfolk and Waveney deserves to live well. That’s why our NHS organisations, councils, public services, and voluntary and community partners are working together as an integrated health and care system.We asked local people abo...