The Board of NHS Norfolk and Waveney meets in public next week. The meeting takes place on Wednesday, May 23, at 2pm at the West Norfolk Professional Development Centre, Kilham's Way, Kings Lynn, PE30 2HU. Members of the public are welcome to attend to observe the meeting. These meetings always begin with brief questions taken from the floor before the Board tackles the main agenda...

When: 00:00   |   18 May 2012

Schoolboys carve benches in memory of well-loved NHS staff member The memory of a well-loved NHS staff member who died suddenly is being marked by two benches carved by Acle schoolboys. Patricia Wilson, 65, died suddenly in February 2011. Just two months from retirement, Pat a grandmother-of-two, and mother-of-two, had worked as a cleaner for Acle Surgery for 16 years and previously...

When: 00:00   |   18 May 2012

More than 1,000 people from across Norfolk have pledged their support to a campaign to rid their communities of illegal tobacco following the launch of a crackdown last month. Campaigners, including key figures from NHS Norfolk and Waveney, Norfolk Community Health and Care and Norfolk County Council’s Trading Standards team, have been out on the streets talking to people in Kings Lynn,...

When: 00:00   |   14 May 2012

Success for Fakenham Weight Management Service The Fakenham Weight Management Service has now helped 240 people in the area to lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle. It is estimated that between 20 and 30 people who might have been eligible for bariatric surgery have been able to lose weight naturally by taking part in the programme, which is run by The Fakenham Medical Practice....

When: 00:00   |   10 May 2012

Chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney to take part in Ride for Life The Chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney, Sheila Childerhouse, will take part in the Ride for Life on Sunday, May 20, to raise money for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH). Sheila, her husband Tom and daughter-in-law Gemma will take part in the 35 mile challenge at Santon Downham, Thetford Forest. Sheila has taken...

When: 00:00   |   09 May 2012

Soccer star supports FAST campaign A campaign to remind members of the public about how to recognise signs of a stroke or "mini stroke" - and the importance of seeking medical help fast - is coming to Norwich next week. And it has won the support of a Norwich City football star. The Anglia Stroke & Heart Network is holding an event within The Mall, Norwich, from 9.30am to 3.30pm on...

When: 00:00   |   04 May 2012

Choose Well this bank holiday NHS Norfolk and Waveney is urging everyone to "Choose Well" and plan ahead whenever possible for their medical care over the forthcoming bank holiday weekend. Anyone who has medication on prescription is advised to make sure they order it early and that they have enough medicine. Anyone who knows they will need an appointment to see their GP should ensure...

When: 00:00   |   02 May 2012

Doctors support Long Acting Reversible Contraception campaign Doctors working in sexual health in Norfolk and Waveney have endorsed the campaign to raise awareness of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) led by the county’s Sexual Health Promotion Unit (SHPU). NHS Norfolk and Waveney is funding a campaign delivered by the SHPU to make women more aware of Long Acting Reversible...

When: 00:00   |   02 May 2012

Find a healthier, happier you with Norfolk’s Living Well Ready to lose a bit of weight? Determined to make this your year to quit smoking? Whatever goal you’d like to reach, you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re looking to make positive changes to your lifestyle, there are hundreds of venues all over Norfolk and Waveney ready to support you - and the Norfolk’s Living Well...

When: 00:00   |   01 May 2012

A building previously used as a temporary medical centre in Gorleston has been given a second lease of life after it was relocated to HMP Blundeston to help improve healthcare services for prisoners. East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) has worked with NHS Norfolk and Waveney to complete a £200,000 project to update and upgrade the prison’s healthcare facilities, which has...

When: 00:00   |   20 Apr 2012

Highlighting the dangers of illegal tobacco People in Norwich will be given the opportunity to find out more about the dangers of illegal tobacco when health and trading standards staff take to the streets for a special event on Thursday (19 April). Taking place at St John’s Place in Castle Mall from 9am to 5pm, the roadshow has been organised by NHS Norfolk and Waveney and Norfolk...

When: 00:00   |   18 Apr 2012

A senior nurse from NHS Norfolk and Waveney is preparing to cycle 350 miles from London to Paris to raise money for charity. Jane Black, Designated Nurse For Safeguarding Children, begins her bike ride on June 13 and is due to arrive in Paris on June 17. She will be raising funds for the Break charity. "A friend of mine is taking part in the event for a different charity and asked if...

When: 00:00   |   17 Apr 2012