Eligible older people and those with a weakened immune system in the East of England can now get potentially life-saving protection from COVID-19 with NHS spring vaccinations starting this week. Over 2 million appointments are now available across the East of England up until 29 June, at GP practices and community pharmacies for people who […]
Eligible older people and those with a weakened immune system in the East of England can now get potentially life-saving protection from COVID-19 with NHS spring vaccinations starting this week. Over 2 million appointments are now available across the East of England up until 29 June, at GP practices and community pharmacies for people who […]
A&E and ambulance waiting times in the East of England fell last month despite a busy March, as the health service experienced a ‘prolonged winter’. Latest statistics published today show there were 246,631 attendances to A&E departments across the region in March 2026 – nearly 2,000 more than March last year. Despite this significant demand, […]
More patients in the East of England are set to benefit from faster and more convenient tests, checks and scans after the government today confirmed plans for a new community diagnostic centre (CDC) in Luton, along with expansions or enhancements to another six CDCs in the region. Currently there are 22 CDCs open in the […]
As resident doctors across the east of England plan further industrial action next week, NHS healthcare leaders across the region are encouraging patients to consider how and where they access NHS services as disruption is expected during the six days of strike action between 7am on Tuesday 7 April, and 7am on Monday 13 April 2026. […]
The NHS in the East of England has continued to bring down waiting lists for patients during one of its busiest winters on record – thanks to early planning and improvements to productivity in patient services. As part of the latest data published on NHS productivity – a measure comparing levels of NHS trust activity […]
Thousands of patients across the East of England will benefit from faster access to vital bone scans as the government confirms funding for two new DEXA scanners in the region. DEXA scanners play a crucial role in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and other bone conditions, which affect thousands of patients across the east, often leading to life-changing fractures if left undetected. In our region, scanners will go to North West Anglia NHS […]
Nearly a quarter (23%) of the adults in the East of England are affected by debilitating anxiety conditions and many are missing out on free, effective treatment that could help improve their lives. New analysis of NHS data shows that over 670,000 people nationally were treated through NHS talking therapy care last year – nearly […]
The use of innovative technology – including software to process repeat prescriptions and digital health records – is helping the NHS in the East of England improve productivity, cut waiting times for patients and support clinicians to deliver life-saving services. Latest statistics published by NHS England show that the waiting list for NHS treatment in […]
The NHS’s lead for workforce and training in the East of England is this week encouraging people to consider an NHS apprenticeship as part of National Apprenticeship Week. More than 27,000 people started an NHS apprenticeship across the country last year, with nearly 2,500 of those within the East of England – providing more opportunities […]
Cancer patients in the East of England will receive faster diagnosis, quicker treatment and support to live well with cancer under the National Cancer Plan, published today. Each year, there are around 40,000 cancer diagnoses in the East of England. For the first time, the NHS will commit to ensuring three in four people diagnosed with cancer from […]