Press releases

Young patients and carers invited to transition information evening An information evening is being held in October for young people and their carers to discuss moving from the care of Children’s Services to Adult Services at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH). It follows last year’s successful transition evening where members… Read more: Young patients and carers invited to transition information evening

Official opening of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals’ orthopaedic centre HM Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk, the Lady Dannatt MBE, has officially opened a new orthopaedic centre at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals. CEO Lesley Dwyer said: “This centre will build on the improvements we are already starting to see in our performance relating to our… Read more: Official opening of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals’ orthopaedic centre

Enhanced rehabilitation step down service on Critical Care ​ A new service to help patients transition from Critical Care onto a ward at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is being introduced this Autumn. It comes after a successful trial last year, where an additional Rehabilitation Assistant joined the team to provide an extra… Read more: Enhanced rehabilitation step down service on Critical Care ​

New Green Plan approved by Trust Board A new Green Plan – Greening with PRIDE – has been approved by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Board of Directors. The plan sets out the Trust’s actions to reduce our carbon footprint over the next two years and to support the national goal… Read more: New Green Plan approved by Trust Board

Everyone welcome at Hospital Showcase and AGM Members of the public are invited to attend the Hospital Showcase and Annual General Meeting at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) on Wednesday 2 October. From 2pm to 4.30pm patients and public will be able to walk around a marketplace of stands in the hospital’s East… Read more: Everyone welcome at Hospital Showcase and AGM

New state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment benefiting patients in the East Cancer patients undergoing treatment at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) are benefiting from a new type of radiotherapy which reduces treatment time whilst increasing accuracy and patient comfort. Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) is now… Read more: New state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment benefiting patients in the East

Sponsored bike ride for Neurosciences Appeal On Sunday 29 September, the N&N Hospitals Charity is organising the first annual charity bicycle ride to raise awareness and funds for the Neurosciences Appeal. This ride is between the two villages in Norfolk that the Neuroscience wards are named after – Heydon and Ingham. The 40-mile route is… Read more: Sponsored bike ride for Neurosciences Appeal

The NNUH Trust Board meets in public on Wednesday 11 September at 9.30am. Access to the meeting will be available through Microsoft Teams. If you would like to listen online to the Trust Board in Public meeting, please contact the Communications team by emailing communications@nnuh.nhs.uk

NNUH seeks six hospital governors to represent patients Patients and members of the public will have the opportunity to put their name forward as a governor at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as six public governors reach the end of their three-year term. The vacancies are in Broadland, North Norfolk, King’s… Read more: NNUH seeks six hospital governors to represent patients

More volunteers trained in hand massage therapy More volunteers have been trained so they can offer light touch hand massage to patients, visitors, and staff across the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Around 20 volunteers are already trained in offering hand massage to patients, but the project has been expanded with new… Read more: More volunteers trained in hand massage therapy

Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre (NaNOC) welcomes its first patients The new state-of-the-art Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre has welcomed its first patients at our hospital. The 50-strong NNUH Trauma and Orthopaedics team began treating their first patients in the centre on Tuesday (23 July) and is in direct response to the profound impact the… Read more: Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre (NaNOC) welcomes its first patients

Norfolk and Waveney will benefit from £88m technology investment A new digital patient record system has been approved worth £88million that will benefit patients across Norfolk and Waveney. The Electronic Patient Record (EPR) will enable the acute hospitals in Norfolk and Waveney to drastically change the way they operate. The EPR, supplied by provider Meditech,… Read more: Norfolk and Waveney will benefit from £88m technology investment

New trial launches for two-in-one vaccine to prevent RSV and hMPV Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is one of seven UK sites, participating in the phase 1 study of two investigational mRNA vaccines: one for both respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) and a second for RSV alone in infants… Read more: New trial launches for two-in-one vaccine to prevent RSV and hMPV

NNUH Specialist Nurse takes on national advisory role A specialist nurse from NNUH has been appointed as a national advisory role on the GIRFT project for Paediatric Rheumatology which looks at reducing inequality and improving access to services. Get It Right First Time (GIRFT) is an NHS England programme designed to improve the quality of… Read more: NNUH Specialist Nurse takes on national advisory role

Call for Concern to launch on 1 July in support of Martha’s Rule The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital will be launching a Call for Concern service from Monday 1 July in support of Martha’s Rule. Call for Concern is a patient safety service run by the Recognise and Respond Team (RRT)  – a team… Read more: Call for Concern to launch on 1 July in support of Martha’s Rule

Trust Board meets this week The NNUH Trust Board meets in public on Wednesday 5 June at 9.30am. Access to the meeting will be available through Microsoft Teams. If you would like to listen online to the Trust Board in Public meeting, please contact the Communications team by emailing communications@nnuh.nhs.uk

Students from Fakenham Academy Sixth Form have visited the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital to deliver care packages for teenage patients. The visit was the culmination of a project which came about from the students’ weekly enrichment lessons designed to work in a group to build financial, communication and time management skills, while giving back to… Read more: Students deliver care packs to teenagers in hospital

Showcasing Volunteering at NNUH ​ As part of National Volunteers’ Week, the Voluntary Services team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital will be running an event for anyone interested in volunteering at Norfolk’s biggest hospital. More than 400 volunteers give up their time to support departments and teams across NNUH and there are a… Read more: Showcasing Volunteering at NNUH ​

New video triage for suspected stroke patients New video assessments are being used for patients suspected of having a stroke in Norfolk to help them receive faster access to life saving treatment. The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is working on a pilot with the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) where… Read more: New video triage for suspected stroke patients

Restoring sight with innovative cornea transplant surgery A Norfolk man who has been registered blind for a year has become the first patient to undergo a new type of cornea transplant which has started to restore his sight. Mr Chrishan Gunasekera, Consultant Ophthalmologist at NNUH, is now offering a new type of corneal transplant called… Read more: Restoring sight with innovative cornea transplant surgery

British Society of Rheumatology award for NNUH doctor A senior doctor from NNUH has won a prestigious award from the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) for research into vasculitis. Dr Chetan Mukhtyar, Consultant Rheumatologist, leads the service for patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA), a form of vasculitis, which is inflammation of the blood vessel.… Read more: British Society of Rheumatology award for NNUH doctor

Dementia friendly garden appeal launched at NNUH An appeal has been launched to create a dementia friendly garden at our hospital. Staff who work in Older People’s Medicine have begun fundraising for the N&N Hospitals Charity appeal to convert a courtyard between two wards into a garden for patients, carers and visitors. The proposed garden… Read more: Dementia friendly garden appeal launched at NNUH

Boxing mum smashes NICU fundraising target A mum has smashed her fundraising target after taking part in her first ever boxing match to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which saved the life of her baby three years ago. Isla Tobias was born at just 24 weeks and spent the first five… Read more: Boxing mum smashes NICU fundraising target

One day old premature baby’s life saved by complex operation at NNUH A premature baby successfully underwent an emergency lifesaving operation at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at one day old, after deteriorating rapidly with a congenital surgical condition. Amelie Dewbery was born prematurely by emergency caesarean on 3… Read more: One day old premature baby’s life saved by complex operation at NNUH

NNUH host international conference on Advance Care Planning The palliative care team at NNUH are running an Advance Care Planning conference in May to celebrate the announcement of a National ACP Day, linking in with Dying Matters Awareness Week. It will involve partners from across palliative and end of life care and will be live… Read more: NNUH host international conference on Advance Care Planning

Footballers donate signed kit for NICU charity raffle Two Norwich City footballers whose babies spent time on the NNUH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are supporting a charity raffle to raise funds for the department. Canaries Josh Sargent and Ben Gibson have donated a haul of amazing prizes which will be raffled to raise money to… Read more: Footballers donate signed kit for NICU charity raffle

Launch of Staff Awards 2024 – Who will you nominate?   Patients from across Norfolk and Waveney 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 (NNUH) or Cromer and District Hospital. The Staff Awards aim… Read more: Launch of Staff Awards 2024 – Who will you nominate?

The NNUH Trust Board meets in public on Wednesday 3 April at 9.30am. Access to the meeting will be available through Microsoft Teams. If you would like to listen online to the Trust Board in Public meeting, please contact the Communications team by emailing communications@nnuh.nhs.uk

The NNUH Dementia Fayre returns on 20 May A wealth of support and information for carers and people living with dementia will be available at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital this spring. The NNUH Dementia Fayre will be returning to the East Atrium and Benjamin Gooch Lecture Theatre on Monday 20 May 2024 between… Read more: The NNUH Dementia Fayre returns on 20 May

NNUH top recruiter for throat cancer study Research teams at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital are celebrating after becoming the top recruiters to an international head and neck cancer study. CompARE is an international study and one of the largest head and neck cancer trials to have ever been undertaken, both in the UK… Read more: NNUH top recruiter for throat cancer study

Dad prepares for multi-marathon fundraising challenge A dad whose two sons both spent time in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is taking on a multi-marathon challenge to raise money for the N&N Hospitals Charity. Jamie Hepher has started training ahead of his 400km run around the border of Norfolk, hoping to cover 30km every day… Read more: Dad prepares for multi-marathon fundraising challenge

World-first at NNUH with endometriosis drug trial A world-first has taken place at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital with the start of new non-hormonal drug trial that will investigate whether it can reverse the debilitating symptoms of endometriosis and reduce the need for surgery. The chronic condition affects 1 in 10 women in the UK… Read more: World-first at NNUH with endometriosis drug trial

Cardiologists perform procedures live to national conference Four cardiologists from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) have performed operations which were live streamed to hundreds of healthcare professionals meeting at a conference in London. The Advanced Cardiovascular Intervention conference is held in London over three days every January. It is run by the British… Read more: Cardiologists perform procedures live to national conference

Young musicians to mark 170th anniversary of Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital Young classical musicians from across Norfolk will be taking part in an orchestral gala to raise funds for Norwich’s Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital as part of the celebrations to mark its 170th Anniversary. The Gala will take place at St Peter Mancroft Church, Hay Hill, Norwich,… Read more: Young musicians to mark 170th anniversary of Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital

Butterfly Volunteer service expands at NNUH The service offered by Butterfly Volunteers at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is expanding, with more volunteers reaching more patients. By the end of January, the team of more than 50 specially trained volunteers will not only support patients at the end of life on wards, but also… Read more: Butterfly Volunteer service expands at NNUH

NNUH to host World Cancer Day event on 2 February Members of the public , patients, carers and NHS staff are invited to a special event at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on Friday 2 February 2024 ahead of World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day takes place every February and aims to raise awareness… Read more: NNUH to host World Cancer Day event on 2 February

NNUH maternity team achieves BFI full re-accreditation The maternity team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is celebrating being fully re-accredited by UNICEF UK with the prestigious Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) award. The initiative supports breastfeeding and developing close and loving parent infant relationships so that all babies get the best possible start… Read more: NNUH maternity team achieves BFI full re-accreditation

NNUH Jenny Lind Paediatrics Theatres Complex opened The new £8.6m Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals Jenny Lind Paediatrics Theatre Complex has been opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony supported by its very first patients. Ronnie Cooper and Henriette Johnson, held the ribbon for NNUH Clinical Lead Caroline Banson to cut, allowing everyone into the new… Read more: NNUH Jenny Lind Paediatrics Theatres Complex opened

New complementary therapies for patients living with cancer A new complementary therapy service will be offered to cancer patients, carers and staff on Mulbarton ward from January thanks to a new project funded by the Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity. The charity is providing £45,000 to fund the project on Mulbarton ward for 18 months.… Read more: New complementary therapies for patients living with cancer

Critical Care Complex marks research trial milestone The Critical Care team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) have celebrated recruiting over 250 patients onto a clinical trial looking at the optimum level of oxygen to give to critically ill patients. The UK-ROX trial has been running at NNUH since September 2021 and the… Read more: Critical Care Complex marks research trial milestone

Success of Virtual Ward for respiratory patients outlined at national and international conferences NNUH Respiratory Consultant Dr Sundari Ampikaipakan has recently presented at two conferences showcasing service development and efficiencies made by using the Virtual Ward to manage respiratory patients. The NNUH Virtual Ward was set up in February 2021 primarily for Covid-19 patients. Dr… Read more: Success of Virtual Ward for respiratory patients outlined at national and international conferences

Milestone reached in NNUH robotic-assisted surgery Consultant surgeons have reached a significant milestone in the development of robotic surgery at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. NNUH was the first hospital in East Anglia to perform robotic colorectal cancer surgery, in 2017 after robots were introduced into the Trust in 2016. Since then, surgeons have… Read more: Milestone reached in NNUH robotic-assisted surgery

NICU achieves stage one of UNICEF BFI accreditation The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) has achieved stage one accreditation of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI). The initiative supports breastfeeding and developing close and loving parent infant relationships so that all babies get the best possible start… Read more: NICU achieves stage one of UNICEF BFI accreditation

New joint project to review barriers to research participation in palliative care Dr Caroline Barry, a Clinical Associate Professor (jointly supported by NNUH and Norwich Medical School), has been awarded £95,000 from NHS England as part of the Research Engagement Network development programme. The programme aims to remove the barriers to inclusion for groups who… Read more: New joint project to review barriers to research participation in palliative care

A new non-executive director, Nikki Gray, has been appointed at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH). Nikki, who joins the Trust this month, is a chartered accountant with extensive, senior experience in the financial services sector. Tom Spink, Chair of NNUH says: “I am very pleased to welcome Nikki to the… Read more: New non-executive appointment at NNUH

Wearable technology orthopaedic research shortlisted for national award A project to support patients with their hip and knee replacement recovery using wearable technology has been shortlisted for a national innovation award. The Orthopaedic Clinical Research team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the University of East Anglia (UEA) Health Economics team have been… Read more: Wearable technology orthopaedic research shortlisted for national award  

NNUH to host new NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that a new NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) will commence in 2024 to support the successful delivery of health and social care research in England. As part of this, 12 new Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs)… Read more: NNUH to host new NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network

Brain tumour support group re-launches A brain tumour support group for patients across Norfolk and Waveney, and their carers, has re-launched. The group provides an informal, calming environment for patients and carers to talk and share their experiences. The group was running prior to the Covid-19 pandemic and has re-launched with the hope of expanding… Read more: Brain tumour support group re-launches

Winners of NNUH annual Staff Awards announced The outstanding work of teams and individual staff members across Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals has been celebrated at the annual Staff Awards 2023. “We had a record number of more than 800 nominations sent in for this year’s Staff Awards, which included entries from patients and families… Read more: Winners of NNUH annual Staff Awards announced

Charity grants helps transform spinal surgery at N&N A 3D imaging and navigation system is set to transform the way spinal surgery is carried out after a £270,000 grant by the N&N Hospitals Charity. The Stryker navigation system produces 3D images and guides the placement of screws and other implants in the spine, to ensure… Read more: Charity grants helps transform spinal surgery at N&N

Two lifesaving hospital services are explaining how they are improving care for patients in a talk for the public this autumn. From 6pm on 9 November hospital experts will be explaining how we are improving breast cancer care and spinal surgery at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Hundreds of people across Norfolk have raised… Read more: Hospital talks on breast cancer care and spinal surgery

New Digital PET-CT scanner officially unveiled to improve cancer diagnoses and outcomes A new PET-CT scanner at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has been launched to improve access to advanced cancer diagnostics for patients in the East of England. Working in partnership with our Trust, Alliance Medical have progressed the PET-CT service onsite from a mobile… Read more: New Digital PET-CT scanner officially unveiled to improve cancer diagnoses and outcomes

New CEO announced Professor Lesley Dwyer has been announced as the new Chief Executive of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. With 30 years healthcare management experience, Prof Dwyer has been the CEO of Central Adelaide Local Health Network over the last five years, the biggest health authority in South Australia with… Read more: New CEO announced

Half marathon in memory of baby Frank This week is Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) and a time for bereaved parents, and their families and friends to support each other and remember their babies’ lives. Among those supporting the awareness week are Collette and Justin Goddard whose son Frank Jake was sadly born too… Read more: Half marathon in memory of baby Frank

NNUH is first in the world to recruit patient for Phase 2 lung cancer detection research study The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) has become the first global site to recruit patients to a clinical trial being run by Owlstone Medical (Owlstone). The study has been designed to support development of a… Read more: NNUH is first in the world to recruit patient for Phase 2 lung cancer detection research study

Norfolk’s largest hospital seeks new governors From 12 October, members of the public will have the opportunity to put their name forward as a governor at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as a number of public governors reach the end of their three-year term. The vacancies are in Broadland, Breckland, Great… Read more: Norfolk’s largest hospital seeks new governors

N&N Hospitals Charity Champions 2023 announced The N&N Hospitals Charity has announced the winners of the 2023 Charity Champions awards. The winners were announced at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and can be viewed on our Youtube channel. This year has, once again, seen countless examples of individuals, teams… Read more: N&N Hospitals Charity Champions 2023 announced

Research into new technology improves experience for parents on NICU Research into the use of cutting-edge technology to support sick and premature babies at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) has been presented at a leading international neonatology conference in Italy. SurePulse caps have… Read more: Research into new technology improves experience for parents on NICU

The Corporate Communications department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) won a gold award last night at the Chartered Institute of Public Relation’s (CIPR) PRide Awards in Cambridge. The award was in the not-for-profit category for the year-long series of events, called Rhubarb to Robotics – Celebrating 250 years of the Norfolk and… Read more: Celebrating hospital’s 250 year history wins award for NNUH Communications team

The future for stroke care and how an Electronic Patient Record will transform hospital services are the two key presentations at this year’s AGM for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH). The AGM event is open to the public and takes place on Wednesday 4 October, from 2pm to 6pm, in… Read more: Norfolk’s largest hospital invites the public to its Annual General Meeting

NNUH supports National Organ Donation Week with the launch of poignant film Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals is proud to support Organ Donation Week 2023 and mark the start of the week by launching a poignant film in which a donor’s family meet the man who received their son’s heart. Norfolk businessman Kitt Blake was… Read more: NNUH supports National Organ Donation Week with the launch of poignant film

Breaking ground on our new Diagnostic Centre Yesterday a breaking ground ceremony celebrated the start of construction on our new Diagnostic Centre which is set to see 500 patients a day when it is fully up and running in 2025. The centre will provide patients with better access to modern imaging and scanning equipment, and… Read more: Breaking ground on a new Diagnostic Centre at NNUH

New technology improves experience for women with diabetes in pregnancy Women who develop gestational diabetes are benefiting from new technology which makes it easier for clinicians at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) to monitor their blood sugar levels. Clinicians recommend that people who develop diabetes during pregnancy test their blood sugar readings four… Read more: New technology improves experience for women with diabetes in pregnancy

Thanks to a grant from the Keeping Abreast Norwich Support Group, the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity has been able to purchase a portable ultrasound machine for the Plastic Surgery Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) to aid its breast reconstruction patients. The TE7 Portable Diagnostic Ultrasound System, which cost £14,400, will… Read more: N&N Hospitals Charity funds portable ultrasound machine for NNUH

Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative Selects MEDITECH as Supplier for New Electronic Patient Record System The Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative is pleased to announce that after a rigorous procurement process, MEDITECH, a world leader in integrated digital systems, has been selected as the supplier for their new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.… Read more: Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative Selects MEDITECH as Supplier for New Electronic Patient Record System

NNUH Urology team offers new robotic procedure for men with enlarged prostates The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals Urology team are the first in the East of England and only the fourth NHS hospital nationwide to offer a new less invasive robotic treatment to men with enlarged prostates. NNUH urologists joined their counterparts at Guy’s… Read more: NNUH Urology team offer new robotic procedure for men with enlarged prostates

First innovative corneal transplant surgery in the region at NNUH Patients are benefiting from highly specialised cornea transplant surgery at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) which results in quicker healing times and better visual outcomes. Transplant surgery involves removing all or part of a damaged cornea and replacing it with healthy, clear corneal… Read more: First innovative corneal transplant surgery in the region at NNUH

New service for women who experience early pregnancy loss A new Bereavement Nurse has been appointed at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), to help support women and their families who experience a pregnancy loss up to 18 weeks gestation. The Bereavement Nurse will work alongside the Bereavement Midwifery Team who provide support to… Read more: New service for women who experience early pregnancy loss

Trial of foldable incubator at NNUH helps save lives in Ukraine Research carried out at our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to trial an innovative foldable incubator is helping to save lives in war-torn Ukraine Our Trust was one of three hospitals in the UK to trial a lightweight and battery powered incubator, which has… Read more: Trial of foldable incubator at NNUH helps save lives in Ukraine

Dad’s 50km fundraising challenge to support NICU A dad whose daughter was given just a 5-10% of survival when she was born at 24 weeks has embarked on a fundraising challenge to support the teams that saved the life of his baby girl. Olivia was born on 14 December 2022 at the Norfolk and Norwich… Read more: Dad’s 50km fundraising challenge to support NICU

NNUH Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology marks the treatment of its 6,000th patient Nearly three years after it opened, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s innovative NCIR team have treated their 6,000th patient. Michael Atkinson, 85, from Norwich, visits the centre every 10 weeks to have his nephrostomy (catheter from one of his kidneys) changed after… Read more: NNUH Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology marks the treatment of its 6,000th patient

NNUH communications team shortlisted for industry award The Corporate Communications department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) has been shortlisted for a prestigious communications industry award. The team is in the running for honours at the Chartered Institute of Public Relation’s (CIPR) PRide Awards for Anglia, Thames and Chiltern which covers nine counties.… Read more: NNUH communications team shortlisted for industry award

Young patients and carers invited to transition information evenings Two information evenings are being held for young people and their carers to discuss moving from the care of Children’s Services to Adult Services at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH). The first event is taking place on 12 September from 6pm… Read more: Young patients and carers invited to transition information evenings

Families continue to save and improve lives through deceased organ donation at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital New figures out today reveal that the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) was in the top 20 hospitals for organ donation last year. During 2022-2023 20 patients went on to save the lives of 51 patients following… Read more: Families continue to save and improve lives through deceased organ donation at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Nick Hulme announced interim CEO Nick Hulme, Chief Executive of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH). The appointment is from 14 August until February 2024 while NNUH seeks a permanent CEO. He will… Read more: Interim CEO announced

£86m investment in three new diagnostic centres to be built at region’s hospitals People across Norfolk and Waveney will be able to have imaging faster and earlier diagnoses thanks to three new diagnostic centres set to be built in the region over the next two years. A project to create new outpatient imaging buildings at… Read more: £86m investment in three new diagnostic centres to be built at region’s hospitals

NNUH Surgical team shortlisted for 2023 HSJ Patient Safety Awards A surgical team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has been shortlisted in the HSJ Patient Safety Awards which recognises safety, culture and positive experience in patient care. Our team who run a radiofrequency ablation clinic for the treatment of varicose veins is in… Read more: NNUH Surgical team shortlisted for 2023 HSJ Patient Safety Awards

Change to hospital parking charges from 1 July 2023 From 1 July 2023, we will be increasing charges at our patient and visitor car parks at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Cromer Hospital. Due to rising costs, we have made the difficult decision to increase fees on Trust-run car parks.  The new charges… Read more: Change to hospital parking charges from 1 July 2023

NNUH OT shortlisted for the 2023 HSJ Patient Safety Awards An Occupational Therapist from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is celebrating after being shortlisted in the HSJ’s Patient Safety Awards. The awards recognise safety, culture and positive experience in patient care and acknowledge the hard-working teams and individuals across the… Read more: NNUH OT shortlisted for the 2023 HSJ Patient Safety Awards

NNUH Consultant made CBE in King’s Birthday Honours Dr Edward Morris, NNUH Consultant and Medical Director for NHS East of England, has been made Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours. Dr Morris, who has been a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at our Trust for more than 20 years, has… Read more: NNUH Consultant made CBE in King’s Birthday Honours

NNUH patient letters set to go digital A project to make it easier for patients to manage their hospital appointments is being launched, which will see thousands of letters move to a digital platform. Almost 70,000 letters are sent by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust every month – the equivalent of… Read more: NNUH patient letters set to go digital

New CEO being sought for NNUH A new chief executive is being sought by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), as current CEO Sam Higginson prepares to move to NHS England later this summer to work on the national outpatient recovery programme, after nearly four years at the Trust. Sir James… Read more: New CEO being sought for NNUH

New Cromer Hospital optical scanner funded by hospital charity ​ Cromer Hospital is making good use of a new Heidelberg optical coherence tomography scanner (OCT) which was funded by the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity. The technology produces a 3D image and can also measure, for example, optic discs on patients with or without glaucoma… Read more: New Cromer Hospital optical scanner funded by hospital charity ​

New patient video shows journey of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) rehabilitation A new patient video has been made to explain what patients with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can expect when they are being cared for at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and then move to the SCI rehabilitation centre in Sheffield. NNUH… Read more: New patient video shows journey of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) rehabilitation

New appointment – Managing Director Palliative Care Provider Collaborative (Central Norfolk) Palliative Care Consultant Dr Caroline Barry has taken up a new role that will drive the development of palliative care across organisations in Central Norfolk. Caroline, who is the service director for palliative care at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), will be… Read more: New appointment – Managing Director Palliative Care Provider Collaborative (Central Norfolk)

Mapping skin cancer trends using big data ​ As we head into the summer months, it is a sobering statistic to learn that one in five of us will get skin cancer in our lifetimes. Our ageing population, changing sun exposure behaviours and improvements to cancer registration are believed to be the reason why there… Read more: Mapping skin cancer trends using big data ​

Hospital volunteering showcase event at NNUH An event to showcase the different volunteering opportunities available at The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is taking place next month. The event will coincide with the end of Volunteers’ Week, which aims to celebrate the generous support made by volunteers across the country. Members… Read more: Hospital volunteering showcase event at NNUH

NNUH hydrotherapy pool increases services for children and adults For the first time since Covid-19, our hydrotherapy pool is at full strength, offering rehabilitation treatment to children and adults alike. The pool which closed during the Covid-19 pandemic has also extended its services to offer ante-natal sessions for women experiencing pain and discomfort during pregnancy.… Read more: NNUH hydrotherapy pool increases services for children and adults

NNUH carries out new procedure to help hundreds of men with a common urinary condition A new procedure to help hundreds of men affected by a common urinary condition has been carried out by NNUH urology consultants. The urethra is the tube which carries urine away from the body and in men of all ages,… Read more: NNUH carries out new procedure to help hundreds of men with a common urinary condition

NNUH Dementia Fayre to return A wealth of dementia information and support will be available to patients, carers, members of the public and healthcare workers at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s Dementia Fayre this month. For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, the hospital will be hosting the free event in person in… Read more: NNUH Dementia Fayre to return

NNUH consultant and team performs life changing surgeries to children in India A Consultant Spinal Surgeon from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) has recently returned from India where he performed corrective surgery on children with complex scoliosis. Mr Girish Swamy was joined by retired NNUH Consultant Spinal Surgeon Mr Bob Crawford, former President… Read more: NNUH consultant and team performs life changing surgeries to children in India

Launch of Staff Awards 2023 – who will you nominate? Patients from across Norfolk and Waveney 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 and District Hospital. The awards aim to recognise those… Read more: Launch of Staff Awards 2023 – who will you nominate?

NNUH joins two studies to help children with inflammatory bowel disease Two new studies have been launched at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital to help further enhance clinical understanding of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) amongst children and young people. More than 100 children and 3,000 adults are currently under the care of the hospital for IBD… Read more: NNUH joins two studies to help children with inflammatory bowel disease

National award for Cromer Hospital Matron Cromer Hospital Matron Anita Martins has spoken of her pride after receiving a national award. Anita was left without words when colleagues and Prof Nancy Fontaine, Chief Nurse, took her by surprise and handed her the Silver Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Award. The CNO Awards have been developed to… Read more: National award for Cromer Hospital Matron

New cancer support and wellbeing sessions set to kick-off A new series of cancer information and support sessions have been organised in collaboration with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Delia’s Canary Catering at Norwich City Football Club. The hospital has teamed up with Delia’s Canary Catering to offer Time For You sessions for… Read more: New cancer support and wellbeing sessions set to kick-off

NNUH appoints Social Prescribers to elective pathway team NNUH is the first Trust in the East of England to appoint Social Prescribers to its elective pathway workforce and is already seeing the benefits to patients as well as reduced bed stays, freeing up much needed capacity. Patients on the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals (NNUH)… Read more: NNUH appoints Social Prescribers to elective pathway team

NNUH Dementia Fayre set to return The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s Dementia Fayre will be returning to the East Atrium and Benjamin Gooch Lecture Theatre on Monday 15 May. For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, the hospital will be hosting the free event in person with a wealth of dementia information and… Read more: NNUH Dementia Fayre set to return

New technology at NNUH helps patients with ovarian cancer New technology that monitors blood pressure during surgery is having a major positive impact on our patients with advanced ovarian cancer. The device looks at the patient’s blood pressure, providing detailed information about their heart function. It also guides the theatre team and helps them give… Read more: New technology at NNUH helps patients with ovarian cancer

Breast consultant takes up post after charity support A NNUH staff member has taken up her dream role of becoming a Consultant Radiographer after being sponsored through a Master’s Degree by the N&N Hospitals Charity. Louise Cooper was working as a Diagnostic Radiographer in the Breast Imaging unit when she began her Master’s Degree in… Read more: Breast consultant takes up post after charity support

The financial plan to implement Norfolk and Waveney’s three acute hospital Electronic Patient Record (EPR) has been approved by the three Trust Boards and NHS England. The new digital patient record solution, which will improve staff and patient experience, is part of a national ambition the government has to revolutionise how information is stored to… Read more: Green light for Norfolk and Waveney’s Acute Hospital Electronic Patient Record