Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System

Can you believe we are in August already? The sheer volume of work and activity we continue to deal with is huge and I think this is one of the reasons why this year appears to be flying by so fast. In this month’s blog, I want to focus on three ...

Norwich-based INTERACT, a partnership of local authorities, NHS and voluntary sector organisations, which is helping vulnerable residents improve their housing situation and home environment with a co-ordinated approach of practical support, has sec...

People and communities in King’s Lynn are one step closer to a new health hub as planning permission for a new-build site at Nar Ouse Way has been approved by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Now that planning permission has b...

Additional vaccines for people with a severely weakened immune system If you develop a new health condition or start treatment that severely weakens your immune system, you may need additional protection before autumn 2023. How to get an addit...

The NHS is currently facing supply issues with a group of medications known as the glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), a range of drugs used for managing blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Some people with obesity ...

St James's Medical Practice celebrated progress today as the first roof tile was laid on its new medical centre in King’s Lynn. The Rt Honourable Patricia Hewitt, Chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, visited the site and signed...

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...

A team of health and care staff will once again be at this year’s Latitude festival (20-23 July), providing advice on board the wellness bus for festival goers. Festival goers will be able to hop onto the Wellness on Wheels (WoW) Bus fo...

Residents in Norfolk and Waveney are reminded that support will continue to be available for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis during planned industrial action by doctors this week. It is really important for people to attend any appoint...

A new support service has been set up to listen to people who have been affected by the recently published report on mortality data and processes at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT). Just B, an independent northern charity is avail...

The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) Digital Health and Social Care Team has been selected as one of nine finalists for the Virtual or Remote Care Initiative of the Year at the highly esteemed HSJ Patient Safety Awards. This national ...

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 doctors...