Peterborough has been selected as one of several places across the country to take part in the world’s largest trial of a revolutionary new blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear. People in Peterborough aged 50-77 are being asked to look out for a letter from the NHS […]
Whether you are wondering what degree to choose in clearing, or have finished your studies and are looking for your first job out of sixth form or university, you may want to look at the NHS to inspire your future. Jeff Buggle, Director of Finance in the east of England for NHS England and NHS […]
The NHS is starting to deliver COVID booster jabs to people in eligible groups across the east of England, as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in health service history moves to the next stage. In line with new advice set out by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on Tuesday 14 […]
The East of England has been selected as one of eight areas[1] of the country to take part in the world’s largest trial of a revolutionary new blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear. People in Cambridge and Peterborough will be among the first to have blood samples taken […]
Findings are published today of an independent investigation into the care and treatment of Mr Z. On 7 May 2016 Mr Z started a fire at his block of flats on 7 May 2016 and sadly, Ms A, who was eight months pregnant, was in the building and though found by emergency services, died two […]
Invitations to get a Covid vaccine started landing on the doormats of all 16 and 17 year olds from this week, in a further effort to boost take-up in this age group, as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history expands further. In the East of England nearly 46,000 people aged 16 […]
People in the east of England with potential cancer symptoms are being encouraged to come forward lifesaving checks as part of an NHS campaign. NHS England chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, launched the campaign to highlight symptoms of abdominal and urological cancers this week, saying that the NHS is open and ready to treat people. The […]
Any adult in the east of England can still ‘grab-a-jab’ this weekend, just by visiting one of many covid vaccination pop ups and walk-ins across the region, as the NHS vaccination programme seeks to maximise protection before Covid restrictions are lifted. The east of England vaccine programme has now ensured more than 3.5 million local […]
Norwich Castle, Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals, and Porters Civic House Southend are some of the sites in the east of England set to light up blue across this weekend, to mark the anniversary of the founding of the NHS and the huge contribution of health service staff during the coronavirus pandemic. The move comes as […]
Dr Sean O’Kelly, Regional Medical Director for the East of England, said everyone aged 18 and over should use this weekend to get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, with 49 walk-in and pop-up centres open this weekend for people to ‘grab a jab’. Sites hosting walk-ins include Peterborough United’s Football Ground, the Alban Arena […]