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Trusts look to next step in collaboration
Norfolk’s three acute hospitals are to explore being led by a single Chair and Chief Executive. The three hospitals, which together form the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative (NWAHC), are looking at the possibilities of transitioni...
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Toftwood residents to be supported with transition to new GP surgery
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) have today (10 December) approved the decision to close Toftwood Medical Centre from 1 April 2025 and are committed to supporting patients through this change. The closure of the surgery in Dere...
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Local festive pharmacy opening hours now available
Opening hours for pharmacies in Norfolk and Waveney during the Christmas and New Year bank holidays are now available for local people to access expert health advice over the holidays. People can visit their local community pharmacy to get help ...
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Clinical Strategy – Year 2 Progress (April – September 2024)
Background The Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Strategy, launched in 2022, continues to guide the transformation of healthcare services in the region. Developed through patient and stakeholder engagement, the strategy is focused on six key objec...
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Not too late to get your flu and Covid vaccinations
In a coordinated campaign across the East of England, NHS organisations in the region are urging people eligible for a free flu or Covid vaccination to get protected in time for Christmas. Over three million flu and Covid vaccinations have been d...
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Walking aid recycling project goes live in partnership between NHS, Norfolk Recycling Centres and HMP Norwich
A pilot project to boost recycling rates across Norfolk has been launched which will result in hospital walking aids being refurbished to benefit other patients. The Norfolk and Waveney AHP Faculty, part of the Integrated Care System (ICS), aims ...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: November 2024 – Dr Frankie Swords
Welcome to November’s blog. Last month, my attention centred around performance so this month, I want to change tack and take a closer look at the services we’re developing specifically for older people. A Growing Focus on Later Life Our missi...
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Supporting Norfolk and Waveney residents to stay Warm and Well this winter
As the nights begin to draw in and temperatures drop, health and care organisations in Norfolk and Waveney are supporting this year’s Warm and Well campaign to help residents during the winter months. Norfolk and Waveney’s Integrated Care S...
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Vasectomy Waiting List
Purpose: To contact patients currently waiting for a vasectomy with Oak Street Medical Practice (OSMP), to offer them choice to change to another provider. Objective: To provide patients with a choice of providers and to reduce waitin...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: October 2024 – Dr Frankie Swords
Welcome to October’s blog. This month, I wanted to dive into the data and share updates on our performance in three key areas: primary care, elective care, and urgent and emergency care. Primary care General practice has significantly increase...
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New scheme helps patients get the healthcare they need from the comfort of their own home
A new NHS initiative in Norfolk and Waveney, where patients receive urgent care in their own home, is helping 90% of people referred to it, avoid going to hospital unnecessarily. The Single Point of Access scheme allows East of England Ambulance ...
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Funding to support local voluntary organisations in combatting decline of volunteers
A collaborative project led by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Voluntary Norfolk has received a £540,000 grant to support volunteering, recognising the important role volunteering plays across health and care in Norfolk and Waven...