Record numbers of people are expected to log into the NHS App on Christmas Day to help manage their health. New analysis from NHS England has found that more than 33,000 people in the East of England used the app on 25 December 2024 – with even more expected this Christmas Day. Figures show that the […]

The East of England’s top doctor is today reminding people that the NHS is still there for those who need it over Christmas and the New Year – but urges people to use services wisely at what’s typically one of the busiest times of the year. NHS 111, pharmacies, GP practices and urgent dental services will […]

The East of England’s medical director is urging patients to continue coming forward for care despite five days of resident doctors’ strikes starting today. Industrial action began at 7am Wednesday 17 December and runs until 7am on Monday 22 December, with hospital teams across the region working harder than ever to ensure disruption is kept […]

The region’s NHS is set for a challenging run up to the new year as demand on services increases and flu hospitalisations climb by more than half in a week, new figures reveal. An average of 207 patients per day were in an East of England hospital bed with flu last week – an increase […]

The NHS is facing a challenging winter ahead according to an East of England health leader, with flu cases on the rise and planned strikes by resident doctors coming at a time of year when demand on NHS services is already typically high. Latest available figures show an average of 130 patients were in an […]

The NHS in the East of England is ramping up opportunities for people to get their flu vaccination this weekend so they can be fully protected ahead of the Christmas period, as flu cases surge across the country. Over 240,000 appointments are available at GP surgeries and high street pharmacies in the region over the […]

The NHS is urging patients in the East of England to continue coming forward for care despite many resident doctors expected to go on strike from today. Industrial action begins at 7am today (Friday 14 November) until 7am on Wednesday 19 November, with hospital teams across the East of England and the rest of the […]

The NHS has issued a ‘flu jab SOS’, with the East of England’s vaccinations expert warning people to get protected now, with only weeks to go before the worst of the flu season typically bites. Eligible adults are being urged to come forward now, so they are fully protected ahead of the usual flu season peak […]

This October half term, the NHS in the East of England is making it even easier for parents and carers to get children protected against flu with school-aged catch-up flu vaccination clinics. These clinics are for those who missed getting it when the vaccination team visited their school recently. In the East of England, there are […]

Four NHS heart specialists from the East of England last weekend gave up their spare time to walk up Mount Snowdon to raise awareness of heart failure in the region. The team, working with the national heart failure charity Pumping Marvellous, chose Wales’ highest peak to draw attention to the fact that more than 21,000 […]