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Supporting World Suicide Prevention Day this Sunday 10 September 2023
As part of World Suicide Prevention Day this Sunday, NHS Norfolk and Waveney is highlighting to our staff, people and communities, local resources and support organisations that can help if you have been impacted by suicide. 24-hour specialist me...
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Considerations for patients who are Deaf and use BSL to communicate
NHS Norfolk and Waveney met with members of the Deaf community who use British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate, and their support network, Deaf Connexions. The feedback we received highlighted the challenges faced by people who use BSL to comm...
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Free antenatal support now available on the WOW bus
On Monday 4 September the WoW Bus (Wellness on Wheels) is out and about and making a stop in Lowestoft for a dedicated parent and carer event. This free event is a ‘drop-in’ opportunity for all parents and carers who want to know more about the e...
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Living Well with Diabetes Day event coming to Norfolk to support people with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes UK Midlands and East in partnership with Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System are inviting people living with type 2 diabetes to attend a whole-day event in Norwich on the 26th of September. This is an opportunity to listen to talk...
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NHS flu and COVID vaccine programmes brought forward due to risk of new COVID variant
Millions of eligible people will now be offered a covid vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new covid variant. This change follows an announcement by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the UK...
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Update on the Primary Care Access Recovery Plan in Norfolk and Waveney
The NHS and Department of Health and Social Care published their delivery plan for recovering access to Primary Care in May. This plan sets out how the NHS will make it easier and more convenient for patients to get the help they need from ...
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Two new healthcare hubs for Norfolk and Waveney get the green light
Two new-build healthcare facilities in King’s Lynn and Rackheath have been given the go ahead after the full business case for each development was approved by NHS England today (22 August). The two new healthcare hubs form part of a £25.2m capit...
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Residents in Norfolk and Waveney are reminded to use health and care services wisely ahead of planned industrial action and the August Bank Holiday
People in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged to use health and care services wisely ahead of planned industrial action and the August Bank Holiday to help ensure that care is available to patients who need it most.The British Medical Association (B...
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Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative Selects MEDITECH as Supplier for New Electronic Patient Record System
The Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative is pleased to announce that after a rigorous procurement process, MEDITECH, a world leader in integrated digital systems, has been selected as the supplier for their new Electronic Patient Record ...
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NHS in Norfolk and Waveney poised to begin offering autumn COVID-19 and flu booster vaccinations
People in Norfolk and Waveney who are eligible for COVID-19 and flu vaccines this autumn are being encouraged to come forward when they are invited to do so. The COVID-19 vaccination programme is now entering its third autumn season. Vaccinations...
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State-of-the-art therapy-led reablement unit to be built at Norwich Community Hospital
£19.3 million Department of Health and Social Care funding for the Norfolk community NHS trust will enable it to improve transition for patients from hospital care to the community. Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C) has...
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Access to COVID treatments – from Monday 14 August
The NHS offers treatment to people with COVID-19 who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill. Health experts have looked at the health conditions which put people at the highest risk from coronavirus. Some patients in this highest ri...