Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System

From May, Norwich’s Castle Quarter Wellbeing Hub will offer a free NHS Health Check for  Norfolk residents aged 40-74. The 20–30-minute check-up will tell you your risk of developing health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney di...

On behalf of the medical directors and chief medical officers of all trusts across Norfolk and Waveney Dear Colleagues, I am writing to thank you personally for the continued hard work and commitment you have provided to our patients across No...

In the lead up to planned RCN industrial action over the next few days, I want to begin my blog by recognising your efforts, dedication and respect the decision of anyone who is or isn’t taking part.   Quality of care is a theme which runs t...

Residents in Norfolk and Waveney advised to choose health and care services wisely as RCN industrial action set to take place over May Bank Holiday People in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged to use health and care services wisely to help ensur...

Dear Colleagues On behalf of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) we would like to personally thank you all and recognise the dedication and hard work shown to maintain patient safety during the recent junior doctor’s industrial ...

NHS colleagues are now continuing to vaccinate the remainder of those eligible from today, 17th April 2023. The spring campaign started with care home residents and now those who are aged 75 and over and those who are at risk, can now be vaccinated....

The National Centre for Creative Health (NCCH) is delighted to announce the Creative Health Associates Programme. Funded by Arts Council England and delivered by NCCH, the Creative Health Associates programme will see seven Creative Health Associate...

Well, it’s almost Easter - and for many of us a nice long weekend.  So, I would like to start my blog this month by saying a massive thank you to those who will be foregoing time with their own families and loved ones to work or be on call supp...

NHS colleagues are gearing up for the next campaign for COVID-19. The spring COVID-19 vaccination will begin from 3 April. The campaign is set to commence with care home residents on the 3 April and with the remainder of those eligible to start f...

Every two minutes someone finds out that they have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be a very serious health condition that can cause long term health problems. If you have diabetes, you can be more at risk of developing certain types of ...

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...

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...