Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System

Local patients, carers and staff came together at an event organised by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) to help shape the future of local cancer services.The event held at Centrum in Norwich on Thursday 27 April saw around 50 people ...

How we use your information To enable us to identify and deliver your health and social care needs, we must keep records about you, your health and the care we have planned to provide for you. We are committed to protecting your privacy and pe...

The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) has published its first research and innovation strategy. Research has a central role to play in providing the evidence we need so we can improve services and quality of care. It can also help to ...

National Volunteers’ Week provides an opportunity to reflect and say “thank you” to all volunteers as they continue to work tirelessly to support health and social care services across Norfolk and Waveney. The celebration week will also recognise...

I will begin my blog this month with two pieces of positive news which came out last week. First that the Government has announced that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been added to its New Hospital Programme and that the James Paget Hospital (JPUH...

Purpose: To increase awareness and uptake of the Digital Weight Management Programme (DWMP) in Norfolk and Waveney to support local people to manage their weight and improve their health. What is the cohort? Adults living with obesity who also ha...

On 15 June the WOW Bus (Wellness on Wheels) is out and about and making a stop in Cromer for a dedicated parent and carer event. This free event is a ‘drop-in’ opportunity for all parents and carers who want to know more about the early years of ...

NHS colleagues across Norfolk and Waveney have been working around the clock to support the spring rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination. Care homes across Norfolk and Waveney have been included in the programme and over 77% residents have been vac...

Healthcare in Norfolk and Waveney received a massive boost yesterday (Thursday 25 May) as the Government confirmed plans and funding for new hospitals in our area. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH) has been added...

A powerful new health and care campaign has been launched in Norfolk and Waveney in a bid to tackle bullying and harassment and urges people to be kind to staff. The aim of the campaign, which is being run by NHS Norfolk and Waveney on behalf of ...

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 disease, and...

This Wednesday, 17 May is World Hypertension Day and local people are being encouraged to get their blood pressure checked so they know their numbers and can seek help if they need it. High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely causes...