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HRH The Princess Royal visits NNUH maternity service Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal met staff working in our maternity department as part of her role as patron of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The Princess Royal was given a tour of the department by Director of Midwifery and Nursing Stephanie Pease visiting… Read more: HRH The Princess Royal visits NNUH maternity service

Heart Failure service adapts to meet rising demand   Around 1,100 people are admitted to our hospital every year with heart failure, yet with the right medications and support from our specialist team, more people are managing their condition at home.Since 2020 our heart failure service has expanded to meet the needs of our growing… Read more: Heart Failure service adapts to meet rising demand

Robotic surgery appeal hits halfway mark Plans to purchase two new surgical robots for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital have moved a step closer after the £3.2m fundraising target reached the halfway mark. The announcement was made by the N&N Hospitals Charity on Thursday evening (22 May) at the charity’s first Golf Day at… Read more: Robotic surgery appeal hits halfway mark

Children’s hospital praised in latest patient experience survey Staff at the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital have been praised in the latest Children and Young People’s Patient Experience Survey. More than 260 patients and their parents/carers took part in the 2024 survey, which is coordinated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). There were three different versions… Read more: Children’s hospital praised in latest patient experience survey

Spinal team to take on epic charity challenge An intrepid spinal surgery team from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital will be taking part in an epic challenge this summer in a bid to purchase equipment which will improve the lives of patients with scoliosis and other spinal deformities. The week-long endurance challenge, taking place… Read more: Spinal team to take on epic charity challenge

NNUH joins study to protect preterm newborns from hospital-acquired infections NNUH has joined the Europe-wide NeoDeco trial, investigating if skin-to-skin contact reduces infection rates in NICUs. Hospital-acquired infections pose a serious risk for newborns, especially premature babies. The NeoDeco study, sponsored by Fondazione Penta ETS, is investigating the effectiveness of kangaroo care as an innovative… Read more: NNUH joins study to protect preterm newborns from hospital-acquired infections

Healthcare Scientists reach milestone in ground-breaking study Our Healthcare Scientists are leading the way in a European-first trial that aims to transform how joint pain is diagnosed. One hundred patient samples have now been processed as part of the ELIJA study – a testament to the skill and dedication of our Microbiology team. This trial is the first… Read more: Healthcare Scientists reach milestone in ground-breaking study

Family optician support hospitals charity to help premature babies A family optician has chosen the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at our hospital to be its charity for the year after experiencing first-hand care from the NICU team. William Amey and the team at Cecil Amey Opticians & Hearing Care will be raising money throughout the… Read more: Family optician support hospitals charity to help premature babies

Professor Lesley Dwyer appointed as Hospitals Group Chief Executive The James Paget University Hospital,  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn have today announced the appointment of Professor Lesley Dwyer as Group Chief Executive (CEO) of the newly formed Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group. Lesley who is currently CEO… Read more: Professor Lesley Dwyer appointed as Hospitals Group Chief Executive

Supporting patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Senior Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinical Nurse Specialist Rebecca Lorimer talks about her role and the support available for patients. What is your role? “Whilst there are many rewarding aspects of my job, what I find most fulfilling is the privilege of guiding patients through their CKD journey. “Together… Read more: Supporting patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Spotlight on Screening April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. In 2006, our Trust became one of the first hospitals in the country to introduce the national screening programme. Sue Mapes, Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Manager, said: “The screening process is simple and easy to complete. You’ll receive a test kit in… Read more: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Spotlight on Screening

Complex Transition information event – 30 April 2025 We are holding a transition information event to support young people with complex health and learning needs in their transition from paediatric to adult care. The event will be held on the Wednesday 30 April from 10.30am to 1.30pm. The event is aimed at young people 13… Read more: Complex Transition information event – 30 April 2025

8 Year old boy completes marathon for NICU that saved his life An eight-year-old boy who spent his first weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit at the N&N has completed a marathon run raising more than £2,000 for the department which cared for him. Theo Harrison was born with a serious lung defect but… Read more: 8 Year old boy completes marathon for NICU that saved his life

NNUH researchers in UK First ​ Two of our Clinical Associate Professors are leading a study into the use of pharmacogenomics in palliative care. This is the first time this topic has been explored in the UK. Pharmacogenomics is a potential tool to use in personalised medicine, studying how our genes affect how we respond… Read more: NNUH researchers in UK First

NNUH Virtual Ward highlighted at national conference Claire Beard, our Virtual Ward Manager, attended an NHS Virtual Wards Summit recently, organised by Convenzis Group, to share the amazing work that’s carried out here. Virtual Wards allow patients to receive treatment from the comfort of their own homes, freeing up hospital beds and alleviating pressure on… Read more: NNUH Virtual Ward highlighted at national conference

New non-executive director announced A new non-executive director, Dr Claire Fernandez, has been appointed at our hospital Trust. Claire, who is also a non-executive director on the board of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn, joins the Trust with significant experience in project delivery and strategy working across universities, research organisations, industry and the NHS.… Read more: New non-executive director announced

The NNUH Trust Board meets in public on Wednesday 2 April from 9.30am to 11.30am. 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

Celebrating 25 years of the Neonatal Outreach team This year is the 25th anniversary of our Neonatal Outreach service, a lifeline for many new parents when their babies are discharged with ongoing needs. Launched in September 2000 at the old N&N, the team was one of the first Neonatal Outreach services in the country. They… Read more: Celebrating 25 years of the Neonatal Outreach team

Spotlight on Angela Harding, Head of Patient Experience Angela joined us in December as Head of Patient Experience, bringing nearly 40 years of healthcare expertise. Our Patient Engagement & Experience team works to provide an exceptional experience for patients and carers, ensuring they feel listened to and that action is taken and lessons are learnt… Read more: Spotlight on Angela Harding, Head of Patient Experience

World specialists in Emphysema attend symposium Healthcare professionals from the UK and abroad attended an event at NNUH to discuss emphysema advancements. Emphysema is a chronic lung disease that damages the air sacs and other lung tissue, making it difficult to breathe. It’s a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and mainly affects middle-aged… Read more: World specialists in Emphysema attend symposium

Research shows importance of genomic testing and targeted therapies for advanced cancers Genomic testing and targeted therapies for patients with advanced cancer could improve survival rates by up to 40%, according to researchers at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, University of Adelaide and University of Oxford. A new systematic review published on the Cochrane… Read more: Research shows importance of genomic testing and targeted therapies for advanced cancers

Family raises thousands for department that saved woman’s hand The family of a woman who suffered life-changing injuries in a road traffic accident has donated more than £5,000 to the N&N Hospitals Charity for the unit where she was treated. Tracey Webb was a passenger in a car travelling along the A47 in Norfolk last… Read more: Family raises thousands for department that saved woman’s hand

Patients across Norfolk and Waveney are being asked to nominate the health professional or team who has gone the extra mile in providing their care at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital or Cromer Hospital. The Patient Choice categories in the Staff Awards aim to recognise those who provide exceptional patient… Read more: Launch of Staff Awards 2025 – who will you nominate?

Read the Spring edition of the Pulse The Spring edition of the NNUH Pulse magazine is now online and available to read on desktop, laptop and mobile devices. The 114th edition of the Pulse features the opening of the new Community Diagnostic Centre, the 25th anniversary of the NICU Outreach team, Spotlight on Radiology services,… Read more: Read the Spring edition of the Pulse

Advance Care Planning Conference – 7 May The national Advance Care Planning Conference returns to Norwich Research Park on Wednesday 7 May. This annual day of action and awareness will highlight the importance of Advance Care Planning and encourage everyone to document, share and discuss their wishes. The conference will take place at the John… Read more: Advance Care Planning Conference – 7 May

Information evenings for cancer patients New information open evenings are being held at the Big C Cancer and Information Centre for oncology patients about to start treatment. All patients about to start chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies and/or hormonal therapy will be invited to attend. They will take place from 4.30-6pm every Thursday from 13 March.… Read more: Information evenings for cancer patients

First robotic-assisted oesophagectomy at NNUH A man from King’s Lynn is the first to have robotic surgery to remove part of his oesophagus and stomach. Mr Nicholas Penney, Consultant Oesophagogastric Surgeon, performed the 14-hour operation on 54-year-old Lee Moreton as part of his treatment plan for cancer. It was the first fully Robotic Assisted Minimally… Read more: First robotic-assisted oesophagectomy at NNUH

Expansion of Community Midwifery Services at Cromer Hospital Maternity service users in North Norfolk will benefit from a new permanent Community Midwifery Clinic at Cromer and District Hospital thanks to a charitable grant of £98,000. The Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity have awarded the sum to create a dedicated space for the Walsingham Community Midwifery… Read more: Expansion of Community Midwifery Services at Cromer Hospital

Heart Failure team helping screen undiagnosed patients The Heart Failure team from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital will be helping to detect undiagnosed heart failure at the Pumping Marvellous BEAT Healthy Heart Event in March. The Pumping Marvellous Foundation was set up by a patient with heart failure and provides information and advocacy for… Read more: Heart Failure team helping screen undiagnosed patients

New Community Diagnostic Centre opens to patients Our new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) was fully opened to patients this week to increase imaging and diagnostics capacity for Norfolk patients. The centre is the last of three out-patient imaging facilities to be built as part of a programme to deliver CDCs at each of the three… Read more: New Community Diagnostic Centre opens to patients

N&N Hospitals Charity Golf Day to support surgical robot appeal The Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity is delighted to announce Desira Group as headline sponsor for its first ever Golf Day at Barnham Broom Golf Club. Golfers will get the chance to win a car at the event, which is supporting the charity’s latest appeal… Read more: N&N Hospitals Charity Golf Day to support surgical robot appeal

Improving sustainability and patient care for women with hyperemesis gravidarum – an ambulatory approach A project at our hospital to improve care and support for women with severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is being highlighted as an area of best practice to be adopted nationally. A new ambulatory approach is already helping to improve… Read more: Improving sustainability and patient care for women with hyperemesis gravidarum – an ambulatory approach

NNUH Dementia Fayre – 21 May 2025 The NNUH Dementia Fayre will be returning to the East Atrium and Benjamin Gooch Lecture Theatre on Wednesday 21 May 2025 between 10am and 4pm. The event is open to all staff, patients and carers to provide advice and support to people and families affected by dementia. Liz… Read more: NNUH Dementia Fayre – 21 May 2025

Podcast: Apprenticeship Week Special To mark National Apprenticeship Week, we’ve spoken to a recent graduate for a special episode of our podcast ‘Behind the Hospital Curtain’. We chat to Kerry Baldwin, who was the first to undertake a Trainee Operations Manager role as part of her studies, and Sophie Carter, Career Development Manager, about apprenticeship… Read more: Podcast: Apprenticeship Week Special

Patients help develop Pain Management Service Patients using our Pain Management Service are helping to improve our services. The multi-disciplinary team (MDT) includes nurses, consultants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and clinical psychologists along with the admin team.  Together they involve patients in every aspect of their service to help them manage their own condition, with the… Read more: Patients help develop Pain Management Service

Utilising the power of AI to identify patients more at risk of developing skin cancer A Consultant Dermatologist at NNUH has teamed up with computer scientists at UEA to utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify medications that could increase the risk of sun burn and skin cancer. Dr Zoe Venables, who is also a Clinical… Read more: Utilising the power of AI to identify patients more at risk of developing skin cancer

Family help design information booklet for NICU parents A couple whose baby was born at just 24 weeks have helped design a booklet to increase breast feeding rates for babies who have been cared for on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The booklet “Infant feeding on the neonatal unit”, is part of the First Drops… Read more: Family help design information booklet for NICU parents

European-first to trial new test to diagnose joint inflammation Patients at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital have become the first in the UK to join a new clinical trial that aims to improve the speed and accuracy of diagnosing the causes of joint inflammation. More than 200,000 knee and hip replacements take place in… Read more: European-first to trial new test to diagnose joint inflammation

The NNUH Trust Board meets in public on Wednesday 5 February from 9.30am to 11.30am. 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  

CDC equipment installation starts We’re getting closer to our Community Diagnostic Centre opening and have started to install some major equipment. This week suppliers delivered and are starting to install two MRI scanners, two CT scanners and an X-ray system. In coming weeks, a further three MRI scanners, two CT scanners, a second X-ray system… Read more: CDC equipment installation starts

Round Two: boxing mum returns to ring for NICU A Norwich mum has returned to the boxing ring to raise funds for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which saved the life of her baby four years ago. Jasmine Tobias stepped into the ring for the first time last April, to support the NICU at… Read more: Round Two: boxing mum returns to ring for NICU

NNUH Jenny Lind Paediatrics Theatres Complex celebrates first birthday Today the 170-year-old Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital at NNUH celebrates the first anniversary of its paediatric theatres complex. Over the past year the team has carried out a wide range of complex procedures including: Oesophageal and bowel reconstructions in newborn babies Major hip joint repairs in… Read more: NNUH Jenny Lind Paediatrics Theatres Complex celebrates first birthday

New heart failure clinic in Cromer A new clinic for heart failure patients starts in Cromer Hospital this week. With £107,000 funding from the Hospitals Charity for 23 months, the nurse-led clinic will enable patients living in North Norfolk to receive treatment closer to their homes. Lucie Legg, Heart Failure Lead Nurse Specialist, will assess… Read more: New heart failure clinic in Cromer

Emergency Department on the new series of A&E After Dark Our Emergency Department will be back on national television in the New Year in the latest series of A&E After Dark. The first episode is due to air at 9pm on Thursday 2 January on 5Star and will feature life behind the scenes on night… Read more: Emergency Department on the new series of A&E After Dark

Road closure and bus route diversions as hospital roundabout work continues Colney Lane East leading from Round House Way will be shut from the hospital roundabout from 6 to 27 January with some First Bus services affected. Other arms of the roundabout will remain open to allow access into the hospital and associated staff parking… Read more: Three-week road closure as hospital roundabout work continues

Expanded visiting times at NNUH in time for Christmas We will be running a three-month trial on expanded visiting times from 8am to 8pm from 23 December. It is part of a package of measures to improve the service to patients, carers and families which also includes a visitors’ charter and posters on each ward… Read more: Expanded visiting times at NNUH in time for Christmas

The Princess Royal visits Quadram Institute HRH the Princess Royal visited the Quadram Institute on 12 December to hear about its work in protecting and improving health. The Quadram Institute opened in 2019 and combines a regional endoscopy centre, a clinical research facility and state-of-the-art bioscience laboratories with a mission to deliver healthier lives through… Read more: The Princess Royal visits Quadram Institute

Dizziness device goes national to help speed up diagnosis A device which aims to help the diagnosis of dizziness problems, is being tested by patients across the country in a research study. The Continuous Ambulatory Vestibular Assessment (CAVA) device has been created in partnership between ourselves and UEA to speed up the diagnosis of the most… Read more: Dizziness device goes national to help speed up diagnosis

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hospital Radio Norwich While the world was enjoying the new phenomenon that was Abba with the release of “Waterloo” in 1974, singing along to “Shang-A-Lang” with the Rollers or “Don’t You Worry About a Thing” by Stevie Wonder, a group of dedicated volunteers in Norwich, was launching Hospital Radio for… Read more: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hospital Radio Norwich

Celebrating outstanding achievements and long service Our annual NNUH Staff Awards were celebrated at Norwich City Football Club on Thursday 21 November. More than 300 staff and volunteers who work across our hospitals attended to recognise the individuals and teams who have consistently gone the extra mile to support patients, families and colleagues. We also… Read more: Celebrating outstanding achievements and long service

Top marks for NNUH in 2024 Maternity Survey Our Maternity team have been praised for their antenatal care, care during labour and birth and postnatal care in the latest national Maternity Survey. The 2024 results were published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) yesterday (28 November) and places NNUH as one of the best in… Read more: Top marks for NNUH in 2024 Maternity Survey

Infant feeding project success shared at national conference A project to increase breastfeeding in women with diabetes was shared at the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative conference. Diabetes in Pregnancy Infant Feeding Specialist Lucy Lowe has worked alongside Gemma Partridge, Consultant Obstetrician, on the project, which aims to increase breastfeeding initiation rates for women with diabetes.… Read more: Infant feeding project success shared at national conference

Urgent and Emergency Care Survey success The results of the 2024 Urgent and Emergency Care Survey have been published, which show praise for the care given to patients at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH). The national survey, published by the Care Quality Commission, assesses the experience of people using urgent… Read more: Urgent and Emergency Care Survey success

Specialist midwife shares her story at national diabetes conference A Specialist Diabetes Midwife who lives with type 1 diabetes has shared her experience about using new technology during her pregnancy at a national conference. Nina Willer took part in the AiDAPT clinical trial at the NNUH in 2021 which investigated the use Hybrid Closed Loop… Read more: Specialist midwife shares her story at national diabetes conference

New volunteer project helps reduce missed appointments in Radiology A new project is helping prevent same-day cancellations and non-attendance for out-patient diagnostic appointments. The project has been funded for one year by the Norfolk and Waveney ICB to run at NNUH and QEH in King’s Lynn. The project began here in Radiology in April and focused… Read more: New volunteer project helps reduce missed appointments in Radiology

New project to improve experience for patients with nephrostomy tubes Patients under the care of our Urology team are trialling new equipment which makes it easier to manage their condition at home. A group of patients attending our Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology (NCIR) for routine nephrostomy tube exchanges will be given a take home… Read more: New project to improve experience for patients with nephrostomy tubes

Age UK Norwich and NNUH work together in reducing falls A new Falls Prevention video highlights the risks for older people and how health services and the voluntary sector can work together to reduce falls in hospital and in the community. The video is part of a programme of action at the Norfolk and Norwich… Read more: Age UK Norwich and NNUH work together in reducing falls

Our Virtual Ward has treated its 5,000th patient Since its inception in 2021, over 5,000 patients have used our Virtual Ward, saving more than 41,000 bed days. The Virtual Ward reached its 5,000th patient milestone at the beginning of November. This has helped us to improve Urgent and Emergency care flow and reduce pressure on… Read more: Our Virtual Ward has treated its 5,000th patient

New Expert by Experience volunteers help Cardiology patients Two new volunteers are providing companionship and reassurance to our Cardiology patients using their own lived experience. Under the guidance of the Kilverstone ward staff, Bernie Searle and Andy Hedtke have been visiting patients who are waiting to travel to Papworth Hospital for heart surgery. Bernie was… Read more: New Expert by Experience volunteers help Cardiology patients

Plaza resurfacing Between 28 and 30 October, essential refurbishment works will be undertaken on the NNUH Plaza (Car Park F). During this period the Plaza will be inaccessible for all vehicles, but pedestrian footpaths will remain open. Buses will continue to service the hospital but will use a temporary bus stop accessed via Car Park… Read more: Plaza resurfacing

Charity ​abseil returns for winter spectacular The N&N Hospitals Charity Abseil is returning in what is fast becoming an annual tradition for thrill-seekers and daredevils, raising vital funds to support patients and staff at NNUH, Cromer and Jenny Lind Hospitals. And for 2024, we have a double winter challenge – take on a unique Lego walk and abseil… Read more: Charity ​abseil returns for winter spectacular

Dr Bernard Brett appointed as substantive Medical Director Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Bernard Brett has taken up the substantive role of Medical Director following a competitive recruitment process. Prof Lesley Dwyer, Chief Executive, said: “Bernard is a highly respected clinician, medical manager and leader, with great experience across the region and in the Norfolk and Waveney… Read more: Dr Bernard Brett appointed as substantive Medical Director

First patients start “groundbreaking” Parkinson’s treatment A Norfolk woman says she is “eternally grateful” to be one of the first patients in the region to benefit from a new NHS treatment to control the symptoms of advanced Parkinson’s disease. Sixty-five-year-old Janice Fuller has lived with Parkinson’s for the last 12 years and has recently started… Read more: First patients start “groundbreaking” Parkinson’s treatment

Centre for Microbial Interactions launches The Centre for Microbial Interactions is a new initiative that has been launched to support and promote the ground-breaking research conducted by the extensive microbiology community at Norwich Research Park. It represents one of the world’s largest concentrations of microbiologists on a single site, with more than 100 microbiology research… Read more: The Centre for Microbial Interactions launches

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. It follows last year’s successful transition evening where members of the public were able to meet the teams that would… Read more: Young patients and carers invited to transition information evening

Event celebrates game changing Norwich research Researchers gathered at the Quadram Institute on Wednesday (25 September) for an Autumn Research Showcase to celebrate “game changing” work to improve patient care at NNUH with partners from across Norwich Research Park (NRP). The development of poo pills to treat life-threatening recurring C.diff infections, the establishment of 4D… Read more: Event celebrates game changing Norwich research

Assessment tool helps improve acute vertigo diagnosis Research by our Neurosciences and Physiotherapy team has demonstrated the importance of an assessment tool to improve speed and clarity of acute vertigo diagnosis. Rebecca Rayner, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Dr Chit Hmu, Stroke Consultant, and Joseph Hartley-Palmer, Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of East Anglia have had… Read more: Assessment tool helps improve acute vertigo diagnosis

Spotlight on: Specialist Nurse Organ Donation team As part of our week marking Organ Donation, meet the specialist nurses and find out about the important work they do. Our Specialist Nurse Organ Donation team (SNOD) work with colleagues across our hospital to support patients at the end of their lives and their families through the… Read more: Spotlight on: Specialist Nurse Organ Donation team

Enhanced rehabilitation step down service on Critical Care A new service to help patients transition from Critical Care onto a ward 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 element to the existing step-down service provided by the… Read more: Enhanced rehabilitation step down service on Critical Care

NNUH maternity best practice highlighted in CQC national report Our maternity services have been highlighted by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for best practice in a new national report. The regulator has published a series of online resource materials aimed at sharing good practice and encouraging improvement in NHS hospital maternity services which sit alongside a new report… Read more: NNUH maternity best practice highlighted in CQC national report

Everyone welcome at Hospital Showcase and AGM Members of the public are invited to attend our Hospital Showcase and Annual General Meeting 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 Atrium, see an exhibition of our work and… Read more: Everyone welcome at Hospital Showcase and AGM

New Green Plan approved by Trust Board Our new Green Plan – Greening with PRIDE – has been approved by our Board of Directors which sets out how our Trust will become more sustainable. The plan sets out our actions to reduce our carbon footprint over the next two years and to support the national… Read more: New Green Plan approved by Trust Board

State-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment benefiting patients Patients undergoing radiotherapy are benefiting from a new treatment which reduces treatment time whilst increasing accuracy and patient comfort. Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) is now being offered to patients receiving radiotherapy for breast cancer and thoracic cancers. The system, Allign RT, uses specialist cameras to create a unique 3D outline… Read more: State-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment benefiting patients

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

New Chief Nurse appointed Following a competitive recruitment process which included a stakeholder panel, Rachael Cocker has been appointed as Chief Nurse. CEO Lesley Dwyer said: “I am delighted to announce that Rachael Cocker has been appointed as Chief Nurse. She will be known to many colleagues across the region, as she is one of our own… Read more: New Chief Nurse appointed

Would you like a career in healthcare transforming people’s lives? Come along to the Speech and Language Therapy careers events in October to find out more. Speech and Language Therapists have a wide variety of career choices and options to specialise.  They provide life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties… Read more: Would you like a career in healthcare transforming people’s lives?

We’re looking for 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 our Foundation Trust, as six public governors reach the end of their three-year term. The vacancies are in Broadland, North Norfolk, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, with… Read more: We’re looking for six hospital governors to represent patients

Colney Lane roundabout works commence on 9 September for six months. Roadworks will start on the Colney Lane “hospital” roundabout on 9 September as part of a project to improve traffic flow and deliver better pedestrian and cycle access to the hospital and Research Park. These roadworks are scheduled to last six months, with initial… Read more: Colney Lane roundabout works from 9 September

Family day at QI’s Heritage Open Day On Saturday 14 September, the Quadram Institute is welcoming everyone to visit for its first Open Day. The day includes our endoscopy and research facilities which are based in the Quadram building. From 10am to 3pm, the free event will let you discover the hidden worlds of health,… Read more: Family day at QI’s Heritage Open Day

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

Confidence in medical and nursing teams rated highly in inpatient survey Rachael Cocker, Interim Chief Nurse, says: “We are pleased about the increased response rate and would like to thank our local community for supporting us. “This survey was taken at a time we were under pressure as a hospital and we are pleased to see… Read more: Confidence in medical and nursing teams rated highly in inpatient survey

Spotlight on our Mobile Cancer Care Unit Our Mobile Cancer Care Unit provides a vital service, allowing us to treat cancer patients closer to their homes, in the community. Patients who need non-complex Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormonal therapy are able to use the unit as a normal part of… Read more: Spotlight on our Mobile Cancer Care Unit

Spotlight on: Palliative Care team Our Palliative Care team offers expert advice and compassionate support, focusing on both symptom management and care for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. This patient-centred approach extends to families and caregivers, ensuring comprehensive care that addresses not just the medical needs, but the emotional and psychological wellbeing of all involved. The… Read more: Spotlight on: Palliative Care team

Spotlight on: Diabetes youth workers Leigh Sturgeon, Project Manager for the Transition & Young Adults with Diabetes Service, talks about the importance of youth workers. There has been emerging evidence of the role of youth workers in chronic disease management such as diabetes, however only a small number of NHS hospitals have employed youth workers… Read more: Spotlight on: Diabetes youth workers

Pilot respiratory clinic takes care closer to patients Our Respiratory team is piloting a clinic at Dereham Community Hospital. Run in partnership with the Integrated Care Board (ICB), the clinic is for patients with chronic respiratory disease and is led by a respiratory consultant and a senior GP with a special interest in respiratory medicine.… Read more: Pilot respiratory clinic takes care closer to patients

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

Spotlight on Cervical Screening Our Cytology department processes around 400,000 cervical screening samples every year. Yet despite the high throughput, the department has demonstrated exceptional progress in the last financial year. The service has grown rapidly since 2019/20 when our hospital won the bid to provide the East of England cervical screening services taking samples… Read more: Spotlight on Cervical Screening

NICU dad ready for 400km challenge A dad whose two sons both spent time in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is ready to take on his 400km challenge to raise money for the N&N Hospitals Charity. Jamie Hepher has finalised his route ahead of the 400km run around the border of Norfolk, hoping to cover… Read more: NICU dad ready for 400km challenge

Kit Tranter takes on national advisory role Catherine “Kit” Tranter, Lead Paediatric Rheumatology Nurse Specialist, has been appointed to the GIRFT programme advisory role. She joins a team alongside two clinical leads Dr Flora McErlane (Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle), Dr Gavin Cleary (Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool), physiotherapist Ginny Ward (Bristol Children’s Hospital) and… Read more: Kit Tranter takes on national advisory role

Call for Concern to launch on 1 July in support of Martha’s Rule Our hospital is 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 of nurses specialising in the… Read more: Call for Concern to launch on 1 July in support of Martha’s Rule

NIHR Norfolk CRF showcase A special event showcasing the NIHR Norfolk Clinical Research Facility (CRF) was held last week. Colleagues and strategic partners from around the region found out more about the types of research carried out in our world-class facilities. Dr Jenny Longmore, Director of Research Operations, opened the event by highlighting the CRF’s… Read more: NIHR Norfolk CRF showcase

In My Shoes: Fara Khan, Junior Doctor in Dermatology Fara shared about her challenges and opportunities for growth as a Junior Doctor in Dermatology. Fara moved to Norfolk from the West Midlands, where she grew up and where her family and friends still reside. After graduating as a Junior Doctor from Leeds Medical School in… Read more: In My Shoes: Fara Khan, Junior Doctor in Dermatology

Staff travel to Africa to implement endoscopy reporting software Software, funded by the British Society of Gastroenterology, has benefitted hospitals in Zambia and Nigeria. Last month, Nimzing Ladep, Consultant Hepatologist and software developer, and Mel MacCallum, Endoscopy Sister and International BSG (British Society of Gastroenterology) committee chair for nurses, travelled to Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching… Read more: Staff travel to Africa to implement endoscopy reporting software

Consultant Dermatologist Nick Levell made MBE Professor Nick Levell, Consultant Dermatologist at NNUH, has been made MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2024. The national recognition has been given for his commitment to the field of dermatology as well as furthering charitable and research causes through his work with the Dowling Club and the… Read more: Consultant Dermatologist Nick Levell made an MBE

Dr John FitzGerald made MBE in King’s Birthday Honours John FitzGerald, Consultant Clinical Scientist in Audiology and Lead Healthcare Scientist at NNUH, has been made MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. Dr FitzGerald receives the honour for his services to audiology and healthcare science in Norfolk. He joined NNUH in 1996 and has had national… Read more: Dr John FitzGerald made MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

Spotlight on: Jaroszlav Roszpopa, Plastics surgeon Jaroszlav Roszpopa, Plastics surgeon, is an international medical graduate with expertise in plastic surgery and burns. He came to the UK from Ukraine 10 years ago. He started his general surgery training in Ukraine, but moved to specialise in burns, plastic and reconstructive surgery. He moved from western (Uzhhorod)… Read more: Spotlight on: Jaroszlav Roszpopa, Plastics surgeon

Find us at the Norfolk Show Several teams from across our hospital will be attending the Royal Norfolk Show at the end of June. Our clinical research team including colleagues from the NIHR Norfolk Clinical Research Facility (CRF) will be attending alongside scientists from Quadram Institute Bioscience. You can find them in the STEMM village.… Read more: Find us at the Norfolk Show

Read the latest NNUH Pulse magazine The summer edition of the Pulse magazine has been published online. The magazine includes features on the work of our anaesthetists, a round-up of the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital 170th anniversary celebrations, the latest on research and how the N&N Hospitals Charity continues to make a difference to patient… Read more: Read the latest NNUH Pulse magazine

Have your say on the NNUH website Have your say on the current NNUH website by taking part in his short survey. Our NNUH website (www.nnuh.nhs.uk) is a key channel for our patients, carers and visitors to get support and information about our services. Your responses will help us to update the current website whilst… Read more: Have your say on the NNUH website

Hospital charity champion to trek Great Wall of China  A N&N Hospitals Charity fundraiser who has raised thousands of pounds for cancer care is back on the fundraising trail, this time facing her biggest challenge yet. Last year’s Charity Champion Inspiration Award winner Louisa Dye is training to trek along the iconic Great Wall of… Read more: Hospital charity champion to trek Great Wall of China