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NHS kicks off flu and COVID jabs to ‘winter-proof’ vulnerable in East of England
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines kicked off this week for all eligible people to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable amid new variants circulating this year. Vaccination teams across the East of England are working to protect...
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Hop on board the Wellness on Wheels Bus
Don’t miss your chance to hop on board the Wellness On Wheels bus! The Wellness On Wheels bus is supported by partner organisations across Norfolk and Waveney, including NHS Norfolk and Waveney, Norfolk County Council, the Voluntary, Community an...
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October is Black History Month
In October, we celebrate Black History Month: From the nurses who came from the Caribbean to help set up the NHS, to their descendants, the scientists, mathematicians, allied health professionals and leaders whose action and ideas help sha...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Know the Signs and Reduce Your Risk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign highlighting the importance of screening, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Each year, people across the world come together to support those affected by this disease. Breast ...
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NHS makes it easier than ever to protect two and three year olds against flu in Norfolk and Waveney
For the first time, parents across Norfolk and Waveney will be able to get their two and three year olds vaccinated against flu at local pharmacies this autumn – alongside the usual offer at GP surgeries. A total of 37 pharmacies across Norfolk a...
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Free heart health events in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth
Two heart health events are being held next month – one in Great Yarmouth and the other in Lowestoft - and you’re invited to come along. The local drop-in events, which will be held in Lowestoft on Wednesday 8 October and in Great Yarmouth on Thu...
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Executive Medical Director Blog: September 2025 – Dr Frankie Swords
As the nights draw in and we look ahead to winter, it’s vital that we continue to focus on prevention – both to reduce avoidable demand on NHS services and to tackle health inequalities. Vaccination and weight management remain key, but this month I...
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Stay Healthy At University: Simple Steps To Get Started
Starting university is an exciting milestone – whether you’re moving into halls for the first time or returning for another year. Between new friends, lectures and societies, it’s easy to forget the practical things that will help you stay well duri...
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Let’s quit smoking together this Stoptober
Stoptober is back – and this year, we’re inviting smokers across England to join the nation’s biggest mass quit attempt. Since it began, millions of people have successfully quit with the campaign – and you could be next. Smoking remains the lead...
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Local residents urged to ‘Know Your Numbers’ and get their blood pressure checked
People over the age of 40 are being encouraged to get their blood pressure checked as part of Know Your Numbers! Week (8–14 September). NHS Norfolk and Waveney is supporting the national campaign, organised annually by Blood Pressure UK, to raise...
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NHS National Booking Service Opens for Autumn/Winter COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations
The NHS national booking system is now open, allowing eligible residents across the East of England to schedule their annual COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations for 2025/2026. COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be available from 1 October 2025 thro...
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New Chairman Designate honoured to be appointed to new ICB role
The newly appointed Chairman Designate of the proposed NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board has said it is a real honour to have been appointed to the role. NHS England has announced Professor William Pope as Chairman Designate of the ne...