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NHS moves towards local decision-making on face masks
As of 3 April, individual healthcare providers in Norfolk and Waveney will decide upon their own guidelines regarding mask use, based on the level of risk in their local setting, and will communicate these guidelines with staff and patients. This...
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Be prepared and think 111 first during Easter and junior doctor Industrial Action strike
People are being urged to plan ahead and to choose NHS 111 first for any urgent health needs during the Easter bank holiday weekend and the planned industrial action planned for the four days after that. The British Medical Association (BMA), alo...
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Could you be a Patient Safety Partner and be a voice for service users and patients across Norfolk and Waveney?
The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) is a term for a number of organisations who are working together to meet the needs of the local population within Norfolk and Waveney. These organisations include NHS Trusts, GP Practices, Volunta...
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Executive Director of Nursing Blog: March 2023 – Tricia D’Orsi
I can’t quite believe we’re already at the end of March - this year really does feel like it’s flying by. I really enjoy spring and try get to the beach with my dogs whenever I can. I hope you get chance to spend time outside and enjoy the lovely su...
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Health checks now available on the WOW Bus
Health and care providers are gearing up to offer health checks on the WOW bus this week. The Wellness on Wheels (WOW) bus has been traveling across Norfolk and Waveney offering COVID-19 vaccinations as well as screening, advice, and support. Thi...
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Notice of upcoming delegation of Primary Care services to NHS Norfolk and Waveney
Primary Care is made of four different services: General Practice, Pharmaceutical (which includes dispensing and distance selling), Ophthalmic, and Dental services. Following the passing of the Health and Care Act 2022, on 1 July 2022 all Integra...
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Connect & Volunteer – Calling all willing volunteers in Beccles and Great Yarmouth area
Local health and social care organisations are urging people from the Beccles and Great Yarmouth area to spring into action and find out more about how they can get involved in volunteering for their local community this April. Norfolk and ...
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Smoke Free in Pregnancy
Background: There is a lot of information about how harmful smoking is to us all. We know it is also dangerous for unborn babies. At present Norfolk’s smoking at the time of delivery (SATOD) rate is higher than the national average. A key focus o...
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Diabetes and Ramadan
Ramadan in 2023 will run from on or around Wednesday 22 March for 29 or 30 days, ending with Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. During the holy month of Ramadan, the Qur'an requires Muslims to fast from sunrise to s...
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Prescribing treatment for Hypoglycaemia in Norfolk and Waveney
The NHS in Norfolk and Waveney has long standing guidelines on the treatment of hypoglycaemia which were last reviewed in September 2021 and are in line with national recommendations. These guidelines have not changed. Recommendations from NICE and ...
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Response to junior doctors Industrial Action (13 – 16 March)
Dear colleagues, We are writing again to personally thank you all for your dedication and hard work you have shown over the last few days to help keep patients safe and minimise disruption during the junior doctor’s industrial action across Norfo...
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Increasing uptake of COVID-19 vaccination – reducing health inequalities and reaching underserved communities.
Protect NoW used vaccination data to make text message contact with 103,543 individuals (500,000+ SMSs) encouraging uptake / signposting to vaccination bookings and walk-in opportunities. Cohorts in scope included the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable...