• NHS programme expands to detect lung cancer earlier

    An NHS programme to detect the early stages of lung cancer, which has already saved lives locally, is being expanded across Norfolk and Waveney. The programme has been commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) and is bei...

  • Details of pharmacies open on bank holiday Monday (25th August 2025)

    Sometimes pharmacies close during bank holidays, or change their opening hours. This upcoming bank holiday Monday, several pharmacies across Norfolk and Waveney will be open. Please find the opening hours for these pharmacies on Monday 25th Au...

  • Results Day: Supporting Your Teen Through the Highs and Lows

    It’s results time across Norfolk and Waveney — a moment that can bring joy, relief, and sometimes disappointment. Whether your young person is collecting GCSEs, A-levels, or other qualifications, it’s natural for everyone in the family to feel a bit...

  • NHS urges mums-to-be in the East of England to protect their ‘winter babies’ against RSV

    The NHS is urging newly eligible pregnant mothers that “now is the time to act” and get the RSV vaccine to protect their baby ahead of this winter.  Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infant mortality around the world an...

  • Lung Cancer Screening – TIC Health

    Purpose: The Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is working with TIC Health Limited to increase uptake of the NHS Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) programme. This project aims to support earlier detection of lung cancer, particularly amo...

  • Helping Loved Ones Leave Hospital Safely and Sooner

    Health and care partners in Norfolk and Waveney are encouraging families, friends, and carers to support loved ones in leaving hospital as soon as they’re well enough. Spending longer than necessary in hospital can slow down recovery, increase th...

  • Industrial action planned for July 2025

    The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. During these strikes, all other NHS staff (including consultants and other specialist doctors) will s...

  • A hat-trick in increased patient satisfaction with GP, NHS dental and pharmacy services

    Patient satisfaction with GP practices, NHS dental and pharmacy services across Norfolk and Waveney has all increased this year – according to the latest national survey results. The results of the 2025 IPSOS Mori NHS England survey show that: ...

  • Wellness on the Lineup: NHS Returns to Latitude

    Teams of health professionals from across Norfolk, Suffolk and north east Essex will once again be taking advice about staying well to this year’s Latitude Festival. Festival goers will be able to speak to clinicians and staff about a range of se...

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

    July has arrived, and with it comes both change and opportunity. While the NHS continues to evolve, our shared mission to improve health and wellbeing across our communities remains as important as ever. I want to take a moment to reflect on the big...

  • New campaign provides top tips to help people stay well this summer

    With the peak summer season almost upon us, a new NHS campaign to help people stay well over the next few weeks has been launched today (1 July 2025) in Norfolk, Suffolk and north east Essex.Hot weather can cause significant heat-related harm, parti...

  • NHS Health Checks

    Purpose: Norfolk County Council Public Health is collaborating with the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, REED Wellbeing, and local GP practices to encourage more people to participate in the NHS Health Check. This initiative aims to increa...