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NHS sees an impressive number of local people volunteering for ground-breaking cancer test trial as mobile clinic arrives in Cambridge

Participants in the world’s largest trial of a revolutionary new blood test, Galleri TM, which can detect more than 50 types of cancer often before symptoms appear, have been arriving for their appointments at the Micro Focus Car Park, Cambridge Business Park, 2 Cowley Park, Cambridge CB4 0WZ. Dr Linda Hunter, Clinical Lead for the East of England North […]

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East of England records record-breaking number of vaccinations

A record-breaking 600,000 life-saving vaccinations were delivered over the last seven days across the East of England region. Commenting on the achievement, Tiffany Hemming, vaccination lead for the NHS in the East of England said: “It is truly incredible that in one week the NHS covid vaccination programme has delivered a record 601,023 life-saving doses […]

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Vaccine fast pass for pregnant women

Pregnant women can fast track access to their vaccination or booster jab when they arrive at a vaccination centre, the NHS has confirmed. Pregnant women making themselves known to vaccination staff will be fast tracked to get their jab, avoiding potential queues or long waits. Although these special arrangements for pregnant women have been in […]

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West Suffolk Review published

Findings from an independent review into the handling of whistleblowing at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust have today (9 December) been published. Commissioned by NHS Improvement in February 2020, at the request of the Department for Health and Social Care, the West Suffolk Review is available to read and download. Christine Outram MBE, working to […]

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“You get the opportunity to work with some amazing people and make such a difference.” NHS leaders in the east of England urge you to consider joining the health service, with over 400 career paths on offer

Whether you are wondering what degree to choose in clearing, or have finished your studies and are looking for your first job out of sixth form or university, you may want to look at the NHS to inspire your future. Jeff Buggle, Director of Finance in the east of England for NHS England and NHS […]

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NHS COVID-19 booster vaccination campaign underway in the east of England

The NHS is starting to deliver COVID booster jabs to people in eligible groups across the east of England, as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in health service history moves to the next stage. In line with new advice set out by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on Tuesday 14 […]

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