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Less than two weeks left to book NHS winter jabs online

Time is running out for anyone who still hasn’t had their covid booster and flu vaccinations this winter. There is less than two weeks left for those eligible to book online to receive potentially lifesaving protection, ahead of the festive season. Anyone eligible for the jabs has until14 December to book using either the NHS […]

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Over 32,000 people in the East of England have now had free Targeted Lung Health Checks, with 150 cases of lung cancer detected in the region among asymptomatic residents

Over 32,000 residents in the East of England have now come forward for free Targeted Lung Health Checks (TLHCs), with 92,000 people having received an invitation and more invites on the way, health professionals are encouraging people to book their appointments. The lung health checks are being offered to those living in areas where there […]

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Care Homes first to receive NHS Winter Vaccine Rollout

As the NHS starts to roll out its winter vaccinations campaign, residents in care homes and people who are housebound will be the first to be offered their covid and flu vaccinations, protecting those at greatest risk this winter. This vaccination campaign was brought forward after experts identified the emergence of a new covid variant. […]

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Major disruption to NHS routine care forecast due to next consultants’ strike

With the second consultants’ two-day strike due to start early on Thursday 24 August, NHS services in the east of England are expecting yet more disruption. The warning around this latest industrial action was raised today by the region’s Chief Operating Officer, who highlighted the situation would be worsened by the high numbers of staff […]

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