Over 12,700 patients in the East of England have been saved unnecessary trips to A&E or GPs by being given appointments at a local community pharmacist through NHS 111. Nationwide, over 114,000 patients have been referred in the ten weeks since the launch of the new appointments scheme, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today. […]
People finishing the world leading NHS diabetes prevention programme in the East of England region have lost the equivalent weight of seven ambulances. Nationally, 89,604 people have now finished the programme, losing a combined weight of 185,051kg – which is equivalent to 43 ambulances. As part of the NHS Long Term Plan, the evidence-based lifestyle […]
As we approach the Christmas holiday season it’s important to remember that not all pharmacies will be open over the whole festive period. The NHS is reminding people in the East of England where and how they can access expert medical treatment over the Christmas and New Year holiday (Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 December […]
England’s top doctor urges people to protect themselves and their families from flu over the coming week amid warnings that new cases may peak over the busy Christmas period. People are being urged to get their flu jab as there is an increased risk of flu while the country celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah and the New […]
Catherine Morgan, the current chief nurse for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has been appointed by NHS England and NHS Improvement as the new chief nurse for the East of England regional team. Catherine replaces Dr Lynne Wigens, who announced her retirement as chief nurse earlier in the year and will be […]
England’s most senior nurse has called on the NHS’ million-plus frontline workers to protect themselves and their patients this year by taking up their free flu jab. Ruth May, the Chief Nursing Officer for England, is spearheading this year’s drive to ensure that as many NHS staff as possible get vaccinated against seasonal flu […]
Thousands of people across the East of England with Type 1 Diabetes are receiving life-changing flash glucose monitors following the NHS Long Term Plan, with numbers growing week by week. In people with Type 1 Diabetes, the body isn’t able to make enough insulin and people with the condition therefore rely on insulin injections. They […]
Findings are published today of an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the care and treatment of Mr K. Sincerest sympathies are offered to all the people who have been affected by this event. Mr K was charged with murder and pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility of Russell. Mr K had been under […]
As nearly half a million students get their A-level results today, NHS leaders are calling on young people to consider a career in nursing. The NHS has worked with universities to offer more than 7,000 extra nursing places in higher education from this September, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan to build a […]
Patients in the East of England will benefit from a range of new and improved services as a result of £234.4m funding for the region, out of a total of £1.8 billion of investment for the NHS announced today by the Government. Of the 20 schemes announced, four are in the East of England […]