NHS performance data published today confirms waiting times in the east of England and across the country are continuing to fall at pace – with the NHS hitting its target of 65% of patients waiting no more than 18 weeks for treatment after their referral. The overall waiting list in the east of England, as […]
NHS performance data published today confirms waiting times in the east of England and across the country are continuing to fall at pace – with the NHS hitting its target of 65% of patients waiting no more than 18 weeks for treatment after their referral. The overall waiting list in the east of England, as […]
2,000 new nursing degree apprenticeships will be available across England, prioritising areas with the greatest need Providers of NHS services within the NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board area will be able to apply for a share of £65.4 million government funding package Apprentices earn a salary while they train, helping to break down […]
Ten outstanding teams and individuals from across the East of England have been named as regional champions at the NHS Excellence Awards, recognising exceptional work to improve care and support NHS staff and communities. The champions were selected from over 200 entries submitted by NHS organisations across the region. They reflect the breadth of innovation […]
Ten outstanding teams and individuals from across the East of England have been named as regional champions at the NHS Excellence Awards, recognising exceptional work to improve care and support NHS staff and communities. The champions were selected from over 200 entries submitted by NHS organisations across the region. They reflect the breadth of innovation […]
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 […]