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Army Of Volunteers Join NHS Trial To Spot Deadly Cancers

Over 140,000 people, of which more than 18,500 are from the East of England, have volunteered to take part in the world’s largest trial of a blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer, as part of the latest NHS drive to catch the disease when it is easiest to treat. NHS […]

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East of England shines at NHS Parliamentary Health Awards

A converted bus in North East Essex providing vital health services to homeless people has won a prestigious national NHS award for its work. The shelter and health enlisting local support SOS bus won the annual NHSParliamentary Award for health equalities, and was nominated by Giles Watling MP. The bus provides a range of services […]

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NHS calls on vulnerable people to get their latest COVID booster

The NHS is calling on people with a weakened immune system to book in or visit a walk-in centre for their COVID-19 vaccines. All individuals aged 12 years and over who are immunosuppressed are advised to receive a Spring booster dose of the vaccine, typically six months after their last dose. COVID-19 is still out […]

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Celebration of work of nurses in East of England

More than 170 nurses took part last night in an evening of celebration at St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds. The event was held to celebrate International Nurses’ Day and the huge contribution of nurses in the region, and was attended by Catherine Morgan, the chief nurse for the NHS in the east of […]

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Easter bank holiday pharmacy opening times in East of England

The NHS is reminding people in the East of England where they can access medical treatment during the Easter Bank holiday weekend. Patients can access quick, confidential healthcare advice on a range of common illnesses this weekend by visiting their local pharmacist. Pharmacists can also support patients in accessing the right treatment if symptoms suggest […]

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14 million Covid vaccination doses delivered across East of England

More than 14 million lifesaving Covid vaccination doses have now been administered across the east of England since the NHS launched the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in health service history in December 2020. The milestone comes three weeks after Spring booster vaccinations were rolled out to those aged 75 and over and those […]

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