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Independent investigation to review NHS West Suffolk whistleblowing

NHS Improvement, at the request of the Department for Health and Social Care, has commissioned an independent review into whistleblowing at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Respected NHS leader Christine Outram MBE, will undertake a rapid assessment of the handling and circumstances surrounding concerns raised in a letter that was sent in October 2018, to […]

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Over 12,700 Patients referred to expert pharmacists in the East of England – avoiding unnecessary A&E trips and GP appointments

Over 12,700 patients in the East of England have been saved unnecessary trips to A&E or GPs by being given appointments at a local community pharmacist through NHS 111. Nationwide, over 114,000 patients have been referred in the ten weeks since the launch of the new appointments scheme, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today. […]

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Christmas and New Year pharmacy opening times for East of England

 As we approach the Christmas holiday season it’s important to remember that not all pharmacies will be open over the whole festive period. The NHS is reminding people in the East of England where and how they can access expert medical treatment over the Christmas and New Year holiday (Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 December […]

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England’s top doctor urges people to protect themselves and their families from flu over the coming week amid warnings that new cases may peak over the busy Christmas period.

England’s top doctor urges people to protect themselves and their families from flu over the coming week amid warnings that new cases may peak over the busy Christmas period. People are being urged to get their flu jab as there is an increased risk of flu while the country celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah and the New […]

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‘Let’s do our duty’: Top nurse leads NHS staff flu jab drive

England’s most senior nurse has called on the NHS’ million-plus frontline workers to protect themselves and their patients this year by taking up their free flu jab.   Ruth May, the Chief Nursing Officer for England, is spearheading this year’s drive to ensure that as many NHS staff as possible get vaccinated against seasonal flu […]

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