Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...