• NHS in East of England prepared for winter double whammy of flu and doctor strikes

    The NHS is facing a challenging winter ahead according to an East of England health leader, with flu cases on the rise and planned strikes by resident doctors coming at a time of year when demand on NHS services is already typically high. Latest ...

  • Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH)

    Purpose: To help people in Norfolk and Waveney understand Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) and take steps to manage it. FH is an inherited condition that causes very high cholesterol levels. Around 4,400 people in our area may have...

  • Winter pressures have arrived says NHS medical director

    NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board’s (ICB) medical director says winter pressures have already arrived and that seasonal illnesses like flu, COVID-19 and norovirus are rising, meaning NHS services are likely to be very busy in the coming ...

  • Executive Medical Director Blog: November 2025 – Dr Frankie Swords 

    Welcome to my November blog in which this month, I’d like to focus on research and innovation. With so much pressure on our NHS and social care, it is absolutely essential that we keep innovating and evolving. And when we try new things, we must pla...

  • Marking World AIDS Day with a call to break stigma and promote early testing

    To mark World AIDS Day, NHS and local authority public health teams across Norfolk, Suffolk and north east Essex are urging people to talk openly about HIV, get tested early, and help challenge remaining stigma. This year’s global theme — “Overco...

  • Don’t let flu ruin your festive fun – get your flu vaccine now

    The NHS is making it as easier than ever for people to come forward and get their flu vaccine in the run up to the festive period. With cases rising earlier than expected and winter just around the corner when flu spreads the most, if you are eli...

  • Cold weather health advice from the NHS

    With the Met Office predicting some very cold weather this coming week the medical director for the NHS in Norfolk and Waveney is urging people to check in with older and vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours to make sure their heating is wor...

  • Free lung check events in Great Yarmouth

    People in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston are being invited to find out more about a potentially lifesaving lung check at an event over the coming days. The event taking place at Asda in Great Yarmouth during Lung Cancer Awareness Month is hosted by...

  • Continue to use services as normal during NHS strikes this week

    People in Norfolk and Waveney are urged to not delay in seeking NHS care if they feel unwell or become injured during British Medical Association (BMA) industrial action taking place later this week. Resident doctors will undertake strike act...

  • Chief Executive Blog: November 2025 – Ed Garratt OBE

    Hello and welcome to my second blog. It’s been another busy and inspiring month, and I’ve really enjoyed hearing about the fantastic work taking place across Norfolk, Suffolk and North East Essex. To begin, I’d like to highlight that both NHS Nor...

  • Executive Medical Director Blog: October 2025 – Dr Frankie Swords

    Welcome to October’s blog. As we move into autumn, I want to acknowledge the pace of change across our ICB and the wider NHS, and to thank colleagues in Norfolk, Suffolk and North East Essex for everything you’re doing for our patients and communiti...

  • October Half-term Health: advice for families

    With October half-term here, health leaders in Norfolk and Waveney are sharing some quick and easy tips to help keep your family healthy – and to make sure coughs, colds and winter bugs don’t spoil the fun. We’re already seeing the usual mix of w...