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 […]
NEWS RELEASE Hospital team safeguarding trafficking victims win NHS Parliamentary Award A safeguarding team at a Trust in Hertfordshire have been recognised in the prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards, supported by FUJIFILM. The Safeguarding Team at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust were crowned joint winners of the Health Equalities Award for their work in […]
The NHS is reminding people in the East of England where they can access expert medical treatment during the Spring Bank holiday weekend (Monday 27 May 2019). Patients can save time in the waiting room by visiting their pharmacist for quick, confidential advice on a range of common illnesses and making sure they’ve requested repeat […]
Essex residents are among thousands across England who have successfully reversed their risk of Type 2 diabetes through the NHS guided self-help programme. The NHS Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP) – also called ‘Healthier You’ – gives advice on dieting, exercise and healthy lifestyle. It is being doubled in size over the next few years […]
Patients and public across the East of England are being urged to nominate an NHS member of staff that has gone above and beyond in this year’s Parliamentary Awards. Launched last year, the annual awards were created to celebrate NHS staff, carers and volunteers – their hard work, innovative ideas and unwavering efforts to put […]
Patients will have a greater say and involvement in their care following their treatment for breast cancer, under new guidance published today by the East of England Cancer Alliance. Specialist breast care nurses will be assigned to patients, who can contact them for advice and support, meaning patients can have any concerns quickly looked in […]
Findings are published today of an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the care and treatment of Tom. Sincerest sympathies are offered to all the people who have been affected by this tragic event. Tom was charged and convicted of the manslaughter by diminished responsibility of his wife Sally. He had a long and complex mental […]