News & Publications

NHS Norfolk and Waveney working to improve the oral health of children

08 February 2012

NHS Norfolk and Waveney is working with dentists, schools and staff in early years settings to improve the oral health of children across the county.

National Apprenticeship Week 2012: More than 850 NHS apprenticeships taken up across the county

7 February 2012

More than 850 apprenticeships have been taken up in clinical and non-clinical roles throughout the county, since the Norfolk and Waveney NHS Apprenticeship Programme began three years ago.

Help for people with respiratory problems in west Norfolk

6 February 2012

More than 150 people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in west Norfolk have been helped by a pulmonary rehabilitation programme. COPD is an ongoing lung disease causing cough and breathlessness and increased risk of chest infection.

Patients in West Norfolk urged to only order the medication they need

31 January 2012

GPs in West Norfolk are urging patients to only order the medication that they need.

Women urged to take up cervical screening invitation

18 January 2011

During the sixth European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, from 21-28 January, women across the county are being urged not to ignore their invitation for cervical screening - the “smear test”.