Nurses dedicate themselves to providing the best possible care from the moment people enter the world to the moment they leave it and every stage in between.

Help us celebrate by using #NursesDay and telling us a time a nurse made a difference to you or someone you love 🙏💙

Earlier this week, we announced the enhanced new NHS Talking Therapies service for people in Norfolk and Waveney.

The service will provide personalised care and support to those who need it.

Learn more about the service here: ow.ly/oMTN50RAcj0

We hope everyone involved in parkrun today to mark International Nurses Day has a brilliant time 🙌

Well done and thank you for supporting #IND2024

If you have a regular prescription, check your supplies to make sure you have enough to see you through the upcoming late May bank holiday.
Ordering your medicines 10 working days before you need to collect them is recommended.

Our Community Help Team will be in Lowestoft town centre on Monday 13 May supporting the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) Wellness on Wheels bus, between 10am and 3pm outside Barclays Bank.
They will be joined by CDS CIC, Alexandra and Crestview GP Surgeries and Suffolk Family Carers - come and say hello!

Cases of whooping cough are continuing to rise.

If you are pregnant, it's important to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect your newborn baby, as they are at greatest risk.

Find out more. nhs.uk/conditions/who…

Need healthcare advice?🆘🤔

Access support and NHS medicines for seven common health conditions directly from your local pharmacy through the Pharmacy First service.

🗨 Ask your local pharmacy for more information about this NHS service.

Today is #WorldLupusDay ! 💜

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the immune system of the body attacks itself, affecting around 1 in 1,000 people living in the UK.

Learn more about #lupus at lupusuk.org.uk
#MakeLupusVisible #LupusAwareness #LUPUSUK

We have been asked by Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) to see what ideas people have for one of the buildings at Benjamin Court in Cromer. Find out more and how to have your say at healthwatchnorfolk.co.uk/get-involved/t…

If you are aged 75 or over or have a weakened immune system, you can now book your seasonal COVID-19 vaccine online or on the NHS App.

Visit nhs.uk/book-vaccine

📣 We're pleased to share the announcement of an enhanced new NHS Talking Therapies service for people in Norfolk and Waveney.

The service will provide personalised care and support to those who need it.

Learn more about the service here: ow.ly/oMTN50RAcj0

The latest edition of our Executive Director of Nursing's blog is out now.

Read more from Tricia ➡️ improvinglivesnw.org.uk/executive-dire…

There's still time to sign up for this weekend's parkrun to celebrate International Nurses Day #IND2024

Register for your local parkrun and take part on 11 May ➡️ parkrun.org.uk/register/

Cases of childhood infections like measles and whooping cough are rising – but they can be prevented. Immunisation is the best defence for children against many common illnesses. 🦠💉

Make sure your child is up to date and book any catch up appointments with your GP practice.

Have you recently had a heart attack or operation?

Cardiac Rehab can reduce your risk of another heart attack and is as important as taking your medicine.

Sign up today! Find out more details and local service contacts 👇
cardiacrehab-eastofengland.nhs.uk

📣 NEW Medical Director Blog

This month, Dr. Frankie Swords provides updates on the Population Health Management (PHM) strategy, finance, leadership opportunities and Schwartz Rounds.

Read the blog here 👇
ow.ly/N3W850RyfH6

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use NHS 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

You can book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or on the NHS App if you are eligible. You don't need to wait to be invited.

Find out more and book now at nhs.uk/book-vaccine

Some services may be operating slightly differently or have amended opening hours during the bank holiday today.

If you need urgent physical or mental health help, use NHS 111 to find out which service you need and how you can access it ➡️ improvinglivesnw.org.uk/our-work/urgen…

NHS services may be busier than normal this bank holiday weekend.

Thank you for treating our staff and volunteers with respect and understanding 🙏