-
Diabetes Digital Education Programme
A pilot project has been started in Great Yarmouth and Waveney, reaching out to patients diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes via an SMS text message. They are given the offer of a digital pathway where they can self-manage their condition and reduce the ...
read more -
Patient Initiated Digital Mutual Aid System (PIDMAS)
PIDMAS is a system that can offer patients who are waiting for treatment, the choice of an alternative provider for quicker treatment where capacity is available. The aim is to reduce waiting lists in local hospitals and to clarify any specific requ...
read more -
Warm Homes
In an effort to reduce hospital admissions due to respiratory problems, patients with respiratory conditions who are at risk of living in fuel poverty, will be targeted for financial help in order to heat their home. The ICB will provide data abo...
read more -
Minister visits Thetford Healthy Living Centre following £2.8m NHS refurbishment
Lord Markham, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health and Social Care, visited the Thetford Healthy Living Centre on Friday 23 February to tour the facility which has benefited from a £2.8m NHS capital investment to refu...
read more -
Executive Director of Nursing Blog: February 2024 – Tricia D’Orsi
I’m sure many of you will have heard the King’s recent announcement that he has been diagnosed with cancer. As a result, the NHS has seen a huge rise in people seeking information about the condition and latest figures reveal that, in the 24 hours f...
read more -
NHS advice for Norfolk and Waveney residents who seek help during junior doctor industrial action this February
Norfolk and Waveney residents are reminded on how to seek help from the NHS if they feel unwell this February, as the British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) have announced that junior doctors wi...
read more -
Executive Medical Director Blog: February 2024 – Dr Frankie Swords
It would be remiss of me not to start my blog today without recognising the recent news of another round of Junior Doctor industrial action, from 24 to 28 February. This comes on top of a couple of incredibly challenging weeks for our emergency serv...
read more -
NHS in Norfolk and Waveney to develop new service to support vulnerable and digitally excluded patients manage repeat prescriptions as it announces closure of Prescription Ordering Direct service
For the latest information about our POD service, please click here Health leaders in Norfolk and Waveney have today revealed plans to develop a new service to support the most vulnerable and digitally excluded patients across our health an...
read more -
Careers fair for Norfolk and Waveney students interested in Healthcare Science
Local school students and university students across Norfolk and Waveney are encouraged to attend a special event during Healthcare Science Week, to find out about careers in healthcare science this March. The event will showcase a wide selection...
read more -
Pharmacy First service in Norfolk and Waveney
NHS England launched the Pharmacy First service on 31 January. Under this service, community pharmacies across England will be able to provide a wider range of clinical treatments to the public. The introduction of this service is designed to hel...
read more -
NHS App
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.If you are ov...
read more -
First look behind the scenes of the new build health hub in King’s Lynn
Over 25 guests braved the January weather to have a first look tour of the site of the King’s Lynn Health Hub on Nar Ouse Way, King’s Lynn. The centre at Nar Ouse Way is due to house a range of primary care services, as well as a maternity hub ...
read more
Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System
