A new campaign taking a radically different approach to detecting cancer early for patients, when it is easier to treat, has been announced by NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard. Running across TV, radio, and social media, the campaign is the first to focus on tackling the fear of cancer rather than specific symptoms. The key […]
A new national campaign is calling on those eligible not to ignore their invite, as data reveals around 28% (more than 1 in 4) in the east of England don’t take up the offer of cervical screening. A new survey released today [14 February 2022] shows embarrassment was the most common reason for not booking […]
Update: 2 March 2022 As a result of the successful ongoing mutual support across the region’s healthcare systems during the last few weeks, the regional major incident status has now been stood down. Statement of 11 February 2022 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed three individuals have been diagnosed with Lassa fever […]
A red pocket campaign is being launched in the East of England to encourage Chinese residents to take up their vaccine and booster jabs as they celebrate coming into the year of the Tiger. In China, the Tiger symbolises strength and bravery and these special traditional envelopes are engraved with the Chinese greeting “Good Luck […]
As the NHS ramps up its efforts to boost the country’s immunity against Covid-19, eligible clinically vulnerable children are being invited to have their first Covid vaccination. Children aged 5 -11 who are in a clinical risk group or who live with someone who is in immunosuppressed will be able to get the first dose […]
The findings are published today following an independent investigation into the care and treatment of Mr D. Mr D attacked Miss Y, another resident, in the common room of their supported accommodation on 27 November 2019. Miss Y sadly died later the same day. Mr D was found guilty of murder and sentenced to a […]
People are being urged to Grab A Jab this week as a record number of walk-in sites open their doors across the country. In the east of England, at least 230 walk-in sites are offering life-saving Covid-19 vaccinations this week as the NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme ramps up its efforts in boosting the country’s immunity. […]
Today, the NHS will launch a new landmark campaign using the iconic Beatles song ‘Help!” to get the East of England region taking better care of their mental health. Backed by some of the UK’s biggest artists, the campaign will encourage people struggling with their mental health to seek support. ‘Help!’, written by John Lennon in 1964, was […]
More than 125,000 booster jab appointments are still up for grabs this week in the east of England as the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme continues at pace to protect the country against the virus. In recent weeks, the NHS has ramped up its delivery of vaccinations at pharmacies, hospitals, vaccination centres and GP surgeries in […]
More than 3.5 million people across the East of England have now received their covid boosters or third primary dose to protect them and the people around them from Covid-19. Ruth Ashmore, director of commissioning and executive lead for the vaccination programme for NHS England and NHS Improvement East of England, said: “It’s fantastic news that […]