Thousands of students in the East of England are being urged by the NHS to book their potentially lifesaving meningitis B vaccine from today before university term starts in September. Two doses of the vaccine are needed for protection at least 28 days apart, and the first vaccination appointments will be available from Monday 20 […]

Patients across the East of England are reporting a significant rise in positive experiences at their GP practice, according to a recent survey – with improvements to NHS facilities also helping boost numbers of appointments. Results from the GP Patient Survey, published yesterday, showed more than three quarters of patients in the East of England […]

Families in the East of England are being urged to protect their children against the spread of measles and other potentially deadly childhood illnesses, as part of a new NHS vaccination drive. Children aged from 12-months to 11 years old who have missed one or both doses of the vaccine, will be invited as part […]

Almost a million more GP appointments in the East of England have been unlocked by over £12 million invested in improving NHS buildings and upgrading equipment since May 2025, according to new analysis. Nationally, more than £100 million has been used to fund almost 800 upgrades to GP surgeries across England, helping GP practices create […]

Thousands more people in the East of England who are at risk from a virus which causes pneumonia and other serious lung infections will be able to get vital protection on the NHS this autumn. From September, all adults aged 65-74 who are living with a chronic respiratory condition or who have a suppressed immune system will […]

The NHS is urging patients in the East of England to keep coming forward for care despite many resident doctors expected to go on strike from Monday for 4 days. Industrial action by resident doctors will be taking place from 7:00am on Monday 15 June to 6:59am Friday 19 June 2026. This four-day strike coincides with […]

Over seven hundred people (727) in the East of England region have had an earlier diagnosis of lung cancer thanks to the lung cancer screening programme, with the majority of cases (72%) identified at stages 1 and 2 when treatment is most effective. The NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme (formerly known as Targeted Lung Health […]

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 […]