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Walk a mile to raise money for arthritis research 23 May 2013
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is asking patients who have had orthopaedic surgery or treatment for arthritis to walk a mile and raise money for arthritis research.
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NNUH Microbiologist to Live Below the Line again 21 May 2013
Mark Pointer, working in the Microbiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is taking part in the Global Poverty Project challenge "Live Below the Line" for the second year from 20 -24th May.
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Circus Charity Ball in aid of NNUH NICU 21 May 2013
Former patients of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) revisited the unit to promote a forthcoming Charity Ball, being organised by Scallywag Events in aid of NICU.
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Bronze Medalist gets behind NNUH Cancer Appeal 14 May 2013
Victoria Williamson, bronze medallist in the 2013 World Track Championships will be launching the Cambridge to Norwich bike ride in aid of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Targeted Radiotherapy Appeal on Saturday 18th May at intu Chapelfield Shopping Centre.
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NNUH Theatre team to run Race for Life 14 May 2013
A team of 13 runners, from the Main Theatres Recovery at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) are to run the Race for Life this Saturday 18th May to raise monies for Cancer Research UK.
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Expansion of maternity unit at NNUH 14 May 2013
Over the next few months the Delivery Suite at the NNUH will be refurbished as part of the hospital’s regular programme of maintenance. The hospital has been successful in gaining £272,000 of funding from the Department of Health to improve the environment for patients and this resource will be used to create six additional bathrooms so that all birthing rooms will have en-suite facilities.
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New 310-space car park opens at NNUH 13 May 2013
A new 310-space visitor car park has been opened at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital today (13th May) and will make it easier for patients and visitors to park at peak times.

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East Anglia's most romantic garden open to the public for charity 13 May 2013
David Prior, former Chair of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is opening his garden on 19 May 2013 to raise funds for The Friends of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Once described as ‘East Anglia’s most romantic garden’ Swannington Manor will be open to the public on 19 May 2013 from 2pm to 5pm.
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Racecourse Quilters raise funds to buy much needed equipment for Heydon Ward 10 May 2013
In memory of their founding member and late president Karen Mortimer, the Racecourse Quilters have raised £3,500 over the last two years to purchase a number of pieces of equipment to donate to the Stroke Unit at Heydon Ward at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH).
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Cromer Hospital scoops two building awards 09 May 2013
Cromer and District Hospital has won in two categories in the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) East Anglia Building Excellence Awards.
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NNUH nurses celebrate International Nurses’ Day 07 May 2013
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) will be celebrating International Nurses Day this year to recognise the amazing caring work nurses do and the pride they take in their profession.
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NNUH announces new chairman 03 May 2013
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has announced John Fry, former chief executive of both Johnston Press and Archant, as its new chairman. His appointment was made by the Trust's Council of Governors today.
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Patient with no stomach runs London marathon 02 May 2013
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) patient, Karen Nice, from Norwich, is celebrating completing the London marathon after having her stomach removed.
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Fundraising sky dive for baby Sebastian born 13 weeks early 30 April 2013
A sponsored sky dive is taking place this weekend to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH).
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Talk on new radiotherapy cancer treatment at NNUH 24 April 2013
The public can find out more about plans to deliver a new treatment for patients with prostate and other cancers, using a form of radiotherapy called brachytherapy. A fundraising appeal is underway to enable patients needing this treatment to be seen at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) instead of travelling to London. A talk is taking place from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday 2nd May in the Benjamin Gooch lecture theatre at NNUH.
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Charity Golf Tournament in aid of Hospital Appeal 23 April 2013
Shaun Larkins and colleagues from the Duff Morgan car dealership in Norwich are organising a Golf Day on Sunday 2nd June 2013. The day will raise money for an appeal which will benefit cancer patients at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (Targeted Radiotherapy Appeal) and the work of The Brain Tumour Charity.
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NNUH implants first spinal cord stimulation system that is MRI compatible in the region 23 April 2013
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has carried out the first implant in the East of England of a new spinal cord stimulation system that is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible.
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NNUH training for paediatric consultants recognised in international journal 22 April 2013
A study into the effectiveness of a training programme for paediatric surgeons ran at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) has been published in the prestigious ‘Journal of Pediatric Surgery’.
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Olympic training methods give hospital catering service a boost 17 April 2013
The patient catering service at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital will be showcasing recent improvements with an event running from 11am to 2pm on 24th April in the hospital’s east atrium.
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Public invited to talk on hearing and balance services at NNUH 16 April 2013
Health experts at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital will be giving a talk for the public about hearing and balance services from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday 24th April 2013 in the hospital’s Benjamin Gooch lecture theatre.
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Eleven year old climbs Scottish mountain for hospital charity 16 April 2013
An eleven year old boy from Norfolk is putting on his hiking boots to raise money for the Eye Clinic and Buxton ward at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH).
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Hospital sea-side courtyard to be officially opened 12 April 2013
The new sea-side courtyard at Cromer and District Hospital is being officially opened this week.
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Concert raises the roof for hospital charity 11 April 2013
A concert held at the Octagon Chapel on 29 March 2013, raised an incredible £1,125 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
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Pedal Power for Cancer 09 April 2013
Paul Thompson has gone pedal power crazy for charity. Paul who lives off Dereham Road in Norwich is hitting the road in 2013 to compete in four local bike challenges over the next few months, starting on 21st April when he takes part in The Cambridge 100 bike ride.
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NNUH Hospital Staff Awards open for nominations 05 April 2013
Patients from across Norfolk are being asked to nominate the health professional or hospital team who has gone the extra mile in providing their care at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital or Cromer Hospital.
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Cancer patients rate radiotherapy care at NNUH excellent 04 April 2013
A national survey into the experience of patients who have received radiotherapy has rated the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) as excellent in a number of areas.
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Duo tackle 800 mile bike challenge for hospital charity 26 March 2013
Biking duo Sean Aldred and Chris Penrose are taking on an 800 mile challenge in a bid to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH).
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Hospital Chaplaincy hosts ‘Saviour’ event 25 March 2013
The Chaplaincy at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is hosting an evening of music and readings on Wednesday 27th March.
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Visiting restricted as Norovirus starts to circulate 22 March 2013
As a result of an increase in the winter vomiting illness, norovirus, circulating in the local community, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is taking precautions to protect patients and staff from this very infectious virus.
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MRSA free year for NNUH 21 March 2013
Governors at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) heard yesterday that the hospital had been completely clear of MRSA blood stream infections (bacteraemias) for more than a year.
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Best paws on show for hospital charity 21 March 2013
A member of staff from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is organising a dog show on 19 May 2013 to raise money for an appeal which will benefit cancer patients.
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New building for cancer treatment approaches half way stage 19 March 2013
The construction of a new radiotherapy cancer treatment building at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is nearly half way through.
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Hospital Governors meet next week 13 March 2013
The next meeting of the Council of Governors at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital takes place next week from 10am to 12pm on Wednesday 20th March 2013.
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Hospital boss goes 'back to the floor' with apprentices 12 March 2013
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) the Chief Executive of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) has been back to the hospital floor this week to see the work of the Trust’s apprentices.
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Chapelfield helps raise the profile on kidney disease 07 March 2013
As part of World Kidney Day on 14th March, nurses from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the United Norwich Kidney Patients Association will be on hand to answer the public’s questions on kidney health at Chapelfield from 9am to 8pm on Thursday 14th March 2013.
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Campaign to get people talking about organ donation 06 March 2013
Starting this month (from 11th March) a campaign to raise awareness of organ donation will feature prominently on petrol pumps in Norfolk supermarket forecourts.
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Apprentices organise fundraising event as part of National Apprenticeship Week 05 March 2013
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) the apprentices who work within the Norwich and Central Norfolk NHS Apprenticeship Team are organising a fundraising event in aid of Dementia UK.
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Shoppers to find out about Apprenticeships in the NHS 04 March 2013
As part of National Apprenticeship Week running from 11 - 15th March the NHS Apprenticeship Team based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) will be on hand to answer queries on careers and apprenticeships in the NHS to shoppers in Chapelfield from 1.30pm - 6.00pm on Tuesday 12th March 2013.
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Put your best foot forward and help kidney patients 01 March 2013
As part of World Kidney Day on Thursday 14th March the National Kidney Federation (NKF) and the United Norwich Kidney Patients Association (UNKPA) are asking people to put their “Best Foot Forward” and take part in a sponsored event and help people on dialysis.
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Audiology specialists recognised for research on hearing measurement 27 February 2013
Clinical scientists from the audiology department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) have been recognised for their research into effective hearing measurement by the British Society of Audiology (BSA).
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