-
Get protected and get vaccinated this winter
More than 100,000 autumn COVID-19 vaccination boosters have been administered to people across Norfolk and Waveney. NHS Norfolk and Waveney’s campaign is off to a great start as thousands have come forward for their Autumn booster jab. “Our co...
-
Now’s the time to stub it out – smokers encouraged to make their quit attempt this Stoptober
Smokers across Norfolk and Waveney are being encouraged to stub it out this month and feel the benefits to their health – and their wallets. When you stop smoking, you can start doing so much more. You can move more, breathe more easily, and do m...
-
Supporting people with needle phobia to get vaccinated
We are all being encouraged to have our COVID-19 boosters and flu jabs to prevent the impact of COVID and other Winter viruses. Help is available if you want to have a jab but you’re scared of needles. The charity Anxiety UK estimates that up to 10 ...
-
New Director of Digital and Data appointed to NHS Norfolk and Waveney
Ian Riley, currently Chief Information Officer of the South East London Integrated Care System, has been appointed Director of Digital and Data at NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB). Welcoming the appointment, Tracey Bleakle...
-
Help us to help you – Norfolk and Waveney’s health and care system under extreme pressure
With health and care services in Norfolk and Waveney extremely busy caring for some very sick patients, people are being urged to use services wisely and to look after themselves. It is really important people do not delay seeking help from the N...
-
Enhanced Access for General Practice Services – October 1, 2022
The way general practice services are provided in Norfolk and Waveney on evenings and weekends is changing. From Saturday, October 1, local practices will be working even more closely together to offer patients evening and weekend appointments ac...
-
New Executive Director of People appointed to NHS Norfolk and Waveney
Ema Ojiako, former Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development – Operations at NHS England, has been appointed Executive Director of People at NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB). Welcoming the appointment, Tracey B...
-
Medical Director Blog: September 2022 – Dr Frankie Swords
I’m now just over two months into my new role as Medical Director for NHS Norfolk and Waveney, and it’s been great to continue to get out and about and to meet lots of new people and organisations, particularly across primary care. There’s so muc...
-
Nick Hulme to provide senior support to mental health transformation in Norfolk and Suffolk
Nick Hulme, chief executive of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), is to take on an additional role to provide short-term senior support to integrated care boards in Suffolk and North East Essex and in Norfolk and Waveney, an...
-
Book for your COVID-19 Autumn Booster
Please note that autumn boosters are via booked appointments only across our sites in Norfolk and Waveney. People aged 65+, carers and pregnant women can book an appointment to have their autumn booster at http://nhs.uk/covidvaccine or ...
-
NHS services during the bank holiday for the funeral of Her Late Majesty The Queen
A bank holiday for the funeral of Her Late Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday 19th September and this will affect some NHS services in Norfolk and Waveney. Please find below a list of local services and how they will operate...
-
Following the announcement of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
Following the announcement of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, the Chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney, Rt Hon, Patricia Hewitt, said: “On behalf of NHS Norfolk and Waveney, I want to express the deep sadness and loss that we all feel at th...