Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System

NHS Norfolk and Waveney received a letter from Healthwatch Norfolk, asking how NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB and the wider health and care system is planning to respond to the recently announced right care, right person model. Our response, with su...

It’s not too late to make sure those eligible you are topped up with their COVID-19 vaccination. NHS colleagues are on hand to make sure you have the protection you need as they continue to vaccinate those who are eligible. Spring vaccinations...

You have the right to make a complaint about any aspect of NHS care, treatment or service. This is written into the NHS Constitution on GOV.UK.  From 1 July 2023, the way members of the public make a complaint about Primary Care services to the c...

The weather is hotting up and our system remains incredibly pressured. Thank you to everyone across our Norfolk and Waveney health and care system for all your continued hard work and commitment. I’d like to focus this month on the forthcoming in...

Local NHS colleagues are promoting the upcoming Diabetes Week which takes place this year between 12 - 18 June.    Diabetes Week is all about supporting those people who are living with diabetes but also highlights symptoms for those who mig...

Residents in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged to think NHS 111 first and to only attend an Emergency Department if it’s absolutely necessary to ensure that care is available to patients who need it most during planned industrial action by junior ...

With temperatures set to rise across Norfolk and Waveney over the weekend and into next week, we’re reminding people how to stay sun safe this summer. Although most of us welcome the summer sun, high temperatures and an increase in UV levels can...

Local patients, carers and staff came together at an event organised by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) to help shape the future of local cancer services.The event held at Centrum in Norwich on Thursday 27 April saw around 50 people ...

How we use your information To enable us to identify and deliver your health and social care needs, we must keep records about you, your health and the care we have planned to provide for you. We are committed to protecting your privacy and pe...

The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) has published its first research and innovation strategy. Research has a central role to play in providing the evidence we need so we can improve services and quality of care. It can also help to ...

National Volunteers’ Week provides an opportunity to reflect and say “thank you” to all volunteers as they continue to work tirelessly to support health and social care services across Norfolk and Waveney. The celebration week will also recognise...

I will begin my blog this month with two pieces of positive news which came out last week. First that the Government has announced that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been added to its New Hospital Programme and that the James Paget Hospital (JPUH...