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Help shape the future of health services in Norfolk and Waveney
The NHS in Norfolk and Waveney has today (3 March) launched a public consultation about local health services and is asking people to share their views to help shape future plans. Local people can have their say about potential ...
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Changes to services in Norfolk and Waveney
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (the ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for the local population. We spend about £2.5 billion of public money on health services every year in Norfolk and Waveney. We always want to make sure tha...
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The Vulnerable Adults Health Inclusion Hub
You can find an easy read version of this information here. You can read this information as part of our consultation document here. What is the Vulnerable Adults Service Health Inclusion Hub? The service is based in Norwich and provi...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: February 2025 – Dr Frankie Swords
Welcome to my February blog, which takes a look at the new planning guidance, what we as clinicians can do to support prevention, changes and progress at the mental health trust, and the launch of our recruitment for the ICB’s clinical stewards. ...
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National Diabetes Prevention Programme – Xyla
Purpose: Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable through lifestyle changes, affecting about nine out of ten diabetes patients. It can lead to serious health issues like sight loss, kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes. This project aims to help...
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New GP Service Provider Confirmed for The Hollies Surgery
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is pleased to confirm that, from 1st April 2025, Litcham Health Centre will take over the provision of GP medical services at The Hollies Surgery, located at Downham Market Health Centre. Within...
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NHS Norfolk and Waveney recruiting a Chair
Our mission is to help the people of Norfolk and Waveney live longer, healthier and happier lives. We have the biggest opportunity in a generation for the most radical overhaul in the way health services in Norfolk and Waveney are designed and de...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: January 2025 – Dr Frankie Swords
As the weather remains cold but the evenings begin to lighten, I want to take a moment to reflect - the past few weeks, especially over the festive period, have been incredibly challenging, yet we are seeing improvements in performance thanks to you...
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Faisil Sethi Appointed as Partner Member on NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
Dr Faisil Sethi has been appointed as the new Partner Member representing NHS Trusts on the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB). Dr Sethi joined Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) in September 2024 as Deputy Chi...
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Hospital Patients With Flu Quadrupled To Over 5,000 Ahead Of New Year
New NHS data covering the Christmas and New Year period shows flu cases have continued to skyrocket, with over 5,000 patients hospitalised with the virus at the end of last week. Last week (w/e 29 Dec) there were an average of 4,469 patients with...
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NHS urges relatives to delay hospital visits if unwell
Residents are being urged by the NHS in Norfolk and Waveney to postpone visits to relatives and friends in hospital if they are feeling unwell, have been ill in the last 48 hours, or have had contact with someone exhibiting flu-like symptoms, diarrh...
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Patricia Hewitt awarded with a damehood for her lifetime of service to improving people’s health
The Rt Hon. Patricia Hewitt has been awarded a damehood in the New Year Honours List, recognising her significant contribution to health and care services. Throughout her career, Dame Patricia has demonstrated an absolute commitment to improving ...