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- Our Virtual Ward has treated its 5,000th patientOur 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 patientsNew 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 resurfacingPlaza 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 spectacularCharity 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 DirectorDr 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 treatmentFirst 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
- The Centre for Microbial Interactions launchesCentre 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 eveningYoung 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 researchEvent 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 diagnosisAssessment 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 teamSpotlight 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 CareEnhanced 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 reportNNUH 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 AGMEveryone 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 BoardNew 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 patientsState-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 AppealSponsored 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 appointedNew 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?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 patientsWe’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 from 9 SeptemberColney 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 DayFamily 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 therapyMore 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 surveyConfidence 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 UnitSpotlight 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 teamSpotlight 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 workersSpotlight 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 patientsPilot 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 patientsNorfolk 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 ScreeningSpotlight 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 challengeNICU 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 roleKit 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 RuleCall 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 showcaseNIHR 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 DermatologyIn 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 softwareStaff 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 an MBEConsultant 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 HonoursDr 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 surgeonSpotlight 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 ShowFind 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 magazineRead 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 websiteHave 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 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
- Safety Netting Volunteers hit 30,000 post-discharge callsSafety Netting Volunteers hit 30,000 post-discharge calls Our Safety Netting calls team have achieved the milestone of hitting 30,000 calls to patients as a follow-up check in made the day after discharge. The Volunteer Safety Netting service was formed to check in on a patient’s welfare after they’ve been discharged from hospital. David Eastaugh, Volunteer… Read more: Safety Netting Volunteers hit 30,000 post-discharge calls
- Hospital charity challenge to complete the Lego brick walkHospital charity challenge to complete the Lego brick walk Anyone who has accidentally stood bare foot on a piece of Lego knows how unexpectedly painful it can be. The N&N Hospitals Charity is organising the ultimate walking and fundraising challenge – a Lego Walk where children and adults alike will get the chance to walk… Read more: Hospital charity challenge to complete the Lego brick walk
- Spotlight on our Volunteer DriversSpotlight on our Volunteer Drivers Our volunteer drivers are part of the care some of our patients receive at our Trust before and after their visit to hospital. The team of drivers also deliver medicines and transport services to help our patients outside of hospital grounds. Paul Martin, Volunteer Driver, said: “We mainly, although not… Read more: Spotlight on our Volunteer Drivers
- Spotlight On our ED Mental Health VolunteersSpotlight On our ED Mental Health Volunteers Mental Health Volunteers are playing a crucial role in providing support, comfort, and companionship to patients in our Emergency Department. The role was launched in November 2022 to support patients coming to ED and has expanded to include our Acute Medical Units. “We designed a role profile… Read more: Spotlight On our ED Mental Health Volunteers
- Safety Netting Volunteers hit 30,000 post-discharge callsSafety Netting Volunteers hit 30,000 post-discharge calls Our Safety Netting calls team have achieved the milestone of hitting 30,000 calls to patients as a follow-up check in made the day after discharge. The Volunteer Safety Netting service was formed to check in on a patient’s welfare after they’ve been discharged from hospital. David Eastaugh, Volunteer… Read more: Safety Netting Volunteers hit 30,000 post-discharge calls
- Spotlight on our Emergency Department volunteersSpotlight on our Emergency Department volunteers For many, the journey into volunteering begins with a simple realisation of the profound impact it can have on communities and individuals alike. Here at NNUH we have almost 500 volunteers, and with up to 400 admissions a day to the emergency department, many lend their hand helping out… Read more: Spotlight on our Emergency Department volunteers
- Spotlight on: Our anaesthetistsSpotlight on: Our anaesthetists Anaesthetists are the largest medical specialty, playing a crucial role in numerous planned and emergency surgeries. Anaesthetists may also care for you in labour or delivery, in the Emergency Department, the resuscitation area and when you are critically ill. They are specialist doctors responsible for providing anaesthesia and pain management to… Read more: Spotlight on: Our anaesthetists
- Swedish professor attends Oesophagogastric cancer team eventSwedish professor attends Oesophagogastric cancer team event Our Oesophagogastric (OG) cancer team has hosted an inaugural grand annual audit focusing on oesophageal and gastric cancer surgery outcomes at NNUH and other topics in relation to OG cancer service development. Professor Magnus Nilsson, Professor of Surgery from Karolinska Institute in Sweden, was guest of honour and… Read more: Swedish professor attends Oesophagogastric cancer team event
- New video triage for suspected stroke patientsNew video triage for suspected stroke patients New video assessments are being used for patients suspected of having a stroke to help them receive faster access to life saving treatment. We are working on a pilot with the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST), where paramedics can video call a stroke consultant and… Read more: New video triage for suspected stroke patients
- How a donation transformed dementia careHow a donation transformed dementia care A charitable donation more than 10 years ago has helped to transform dementia care for thousands of patients at our hospital. The Dementia Support team was set up in 2013 thanks to a generous donation to the N&N Hospitals Charity for five years, before the team was funded by… Read more: How a donation transformed dementia care
- Spotlight On: Mortuary ServicesSpotlight On: Mortuary Services Our mortuary team pride themselves on providing dignified care to the deceased, while aiding the processes of the coroner and the closure for the bereaved. The Mortuary team looks after more than 4,000 patients a year and generally conducts over 1,000 postmortem examinations for the coroner and families annually. As part… Read more: Spotlight On: Mortuary Services
- Spotlight On: Cancer Late Effects serviceSpotlight On: Cancer Late Effects service Our Trust provides a Radiotherapy Late Effects service which aims to help people who experience late side effects that occur following radiotherapy treatment. Radiotherapy is an intensive process which often leaves the patient with un-intended side effects as a result. “Late Effects” can develop months, years, or even decades… Read more: Spotlight On: Cancer Late Effects service
- Restoring sight with innovative cornea transplant surgeryRestoring 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
- Chetan Mukhtyar wins top awardChetan Mukhtyar wins top award Chetan Mukhtyar, Consultant Rheumatologist, has won a prestigious award from the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) for research into vasculitis. He leads the service for patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA), a form of vasculitis, which is inflammation of the blood vessel, for which we’re a specialist centre. The disease… Read more: Chetan Mukhtyar wins top award
- NNUH part of world-first skin cancer vaccineNNUH part of world-first skin cancer vaccine Our hospital is taking part in a world-first to develop a personalised vaccine against the deadliest form of skin cancer. The NNUH oncology department is one of eight in the UK trialling a personalised mRNA vaccine which is designed to recognise and wipe out any remaining cancerous cells… Read more: NNUH part of world-first skin cancer vaccine
- Dementia friendly garden appeal launched at NNUHDementia 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 targetBoxing 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 operationOne day old premature baby’s life saved by complex operation A premature baby successfully underwent an emergency lifesaving operation in our NICU at one day old, after deteriorating rapidly with a congenital surgical condition. Amelie Dewbery was born prematurely by emergency caesarean on 3 March. Her parents Matthew and Sarah had already had to come… Read more: One day old premature baby’s life saved by complex operation
- Life-changing surgeries for children in IndiaA Scoliosis team from NNUH, led by Girish Swamy, Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon, has returned from a trip to India where, for the second year running, they performed corrective surgery on children with complex scoliosis. Girish was joined by two other surgeons from Italy and Palestine. They were invited by Operation Straight Spine Trust,… Read more: Life-changing surgeries for children in India
- Oesophagogastric surgical support group benefits patientsOesophagogastric surgical support group benefits patients Patients with or recovering from Oesophagogastric cancer (Oesophageal and Stomach cancer) are benefiting from a support group organised by two of our Clinical Cancer Nurse Specialists. Only around a quarter of patients affected by Oesophagogastric cancer are suitable for curative treatment, which usually involves chemotherapy, radiotherapy and complex surgery,… Read more: Oesophagogastric surgical support group benefits patients
- We’re hosting international Advance Care Planning eventWe’re hosting international Advance Care Planning event Our Palliative Care team is running an Advance Care Planning conference in May to celebrate the announcement of a National ACP Day, linking in with Dying Matters Awareness Week. The “Getting your House in Order” conference, at the John Innes Centre from 8.30am-4.30pm on 8 May, will involve… Read more: We’re hosting international Advance Care Planning event
- Footballers donate signed kit for NICU charity raffleFootballers 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
- Digital letters project cuts three tonnes of CO2 from our carbon footprintDigital letters project cuts three tonnes of CO2 from our carbon footprint Since the launch of our digital letters project last summer, more than 45,000 letters are being read online every month. This is a saving of almost three tonnes of CO2, which is the equivalent of boiling 200,000 kettles or 20 flights to Spain.… Read more: Digital letters project cuts three tonnes of CO2 from our carbon footprint
- Launch of Staff Awards 2024 – Who will you nominate?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 Dementia Fayre returns on 20 MayThe 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
- Joint NNUH and UEA cardiac research published in prestigious journalJoint NNUH and UEA cardiac research published in prestigious journal A major study by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and University of East Anglia (UEA) that could revolutionise the diagnosis of heart disease has been published in a prestigious health journal – Open Heart. Cardiology and Imaging experts from NNUH and UEA have… Read more: Joint NNUH and UEA cardiac research published in prestigious journal
- Celebrating 170 years of the Jenny LindCelebrating 170 years of the Jenny Lind This year we are celebrating 170 years of our dedicated children’s hospital. On 3 April 1854 the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital opened its doors to its first patients and in commemoration we get the party started on Wednesday 3 April with a range of activities including a team… Read more: Celebrating 170 years of the Jenny Lind
- Change to visiting hours during RamadanChange to visiting hours during Ramadan To support carers and visitors observing Ramadan, we are extending visiting hours on all adult in-patient wards until 10pm. During the month of Ramadan, Muslim’s abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking between dawn and sunset and is a time of self-reflection. The meal that they break their fast with… Read more: Change to visiting hours during Ramadan
- NNUH top recruiters on research aimed at reducing prostate cancer treatment complicationsNNUH top recruiters on research aimed at reducing prostate cancer treatment complications Our oncology and research teams are one of the top recruiting hospitals in the world to a study that aims to reduce the risk of complications for patients receiving radiotherapy for prostate cancer. Twenty-two patients at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital have… Read more: NNUH top recruiters on research aimed at reducing prostate cancer treatment complications
- World Kidney Day event at NNUHWorld Kidney Day event at NNUH In celebration of World Kidney Day, our Renal team held an event at the Benjamin Gooch Lecture Theatre. The event featured stalls showcasing different aspects of the renal care we provide at NNUH and the Norfolk and Norwich Kidney Centre alongside our partners and provided opportunities for clinicians and… Read more: World Kidney Day event at NNUH
- World-first research participant celebrates 4th birthdayWorld-first research participant celebrates 4th birthday Happy birthday to Oscar who was the first baby in the world to take part in a cannabis-based medicine trial after his birth four years ago. Oscar was delivered by emergency caesarean section on 11 March 2020 and was transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to be… Read more: World-first research participant celebrates 4th birthday
- NNUH top recruiter for throat cancer studyWe are top recruiter for throat cancer study Our research teams 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 and internationally. After eight years… Read more: NNUH top recruiter for throat cancer study
- NNUH Maternity services rated as ‘Good’ by inspectorsNNUH Maternity services rated as ‘Good’ by inspectors Maternity services at our hospital have been rated as ‘Good’ following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). During a maternity inspection at NNUH in November, the independent regulator found a department who had worked tirelessly to increase their midwifery establishment and one which had no… Read more: NNUH Maternity services rated as ‘Good’ by inspectors
- Dad prepares for multi-marathon fundraising challengeDad 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
- Director for NIHR East of England Regional Research Delivery Network appointedDirector for NIHR East of England Regional Research Delivery Network appointed Dr Helen Macdonald has been appointed as Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) East of England Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN), which is hosted regionally by our Trust. The NIHR is the nation’s largest funder of clinical, public health,… Read more: Director for NIHR East of England Regional Research Delivery Network appointed
- World-first at NNUH with endometriosis drug trialWorld-first at NNUH with endometriosis drug trial A world-first has taken place at our 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 and occurs when… Read more: World-first at NNUH with endometriosis drug trial
- Maternity Survey praises staff for their care, respect and compassionMaternity Survey praises staff for their care, respect and compassion Our Maternity department has been praised for their care and showing respect and dignity in the results of a national patient survey. More than 150 patients cared for by our maternity team took part in the 2023 Maternity Survey, which has been published by the… Read more: Maternity Survey praises staff for their care, respect and compassion
- Obituary: Carol Payne, Clinical Physiotherapy SpecialistObituary: Carol Payne, Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist From an early age Carol immediately realised her calling to physiotherapy and adored helping patients. Her strong ambition and steely determination set the high standards by which she was to conduct her professional life. She first joined UCL Hospital and went on to Norwich, where she was to spend… Read more: Obituary: Carol Payne, Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist
- Cardiologists perform procedures to conferenceCardiologists perform procedures to conference Four cardiologists from our hospital 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’s run by the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS) and is the largest… Read more: Cardiologists perform procedures to conference
- Haematology win top cancer award for second timeHaematology win top cancer award for second time Our haematology department has scooped a national award for its commitment to patients living with incurable blood cancer. Members of the team were presented with the Myeloma UK Clinical Service Excellence Programme (CSEP) Award yesterday, in recognition of its outstanding care and dedication to patients with myeloma,… Read more: Haematology win top cancer award for second time
- Butterfly Volunteer service expandsButterfly Volunteer service expands The service offered by our Butterfly Volunteers 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 in the Emergency Department as well as other… Read more: Butterfly Volunteer service expands
- World Cancer Day event at NNUH on 2 FebruaryWorld Cancer Day event at NNUH on 2 February Members of the public, patients, carers and staff are invited to a special event on Friday 2 February 2024 ahead of World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day takes place every February and aims to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.… Read more: World Cancer Day event at NNUH on 2 February
- NNUH maternity team achieves BFI full re-accreditationNNUH 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 openedNNUH 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 cancerNew 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 £45,000 to fund the project for 18 months from the N&N Hospitals Charity. A new team of two therapists and a co-ordinator will offer a range… Read more: New complementary therapies for patients living with cancer
- Tribute to Joann O’DonnellTribute to Joann O’Donnell We have sadly lost one of our beloved colleagues and friends – Joann “Jo” O’Donnell. Jo passed away at Priscilla Bacon Lodge on Friday 1 December at the age of 49, due to cancer. Jo started at the Trust as a Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) in January 2010. In January 2011,… Read more: Tribute to Joann O’Donnell
- Critical Care Complex marks research trial milestoneCritical Care Complex marks research trial milestone The Critical Care team 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 team have recruited 260 patients from the… Read more: Critical Care Complex marks research trial milestone
- Inside the big freeze that is supporting health researchInside the big freeze that is supporting health research Hundreds of patients every year make a vital contribution to health research by allowing their tissue samples to be stored and frozen in one of the biggest human tissue banks in East Anglia. The Bob Champion Research and Education building is the Norwich Research Park (NRP)… Read more: Inside the big freeze that is supporting health research
- Rotary governor treated with equipment he helped bring to NNUHRotary governor treated with equipment he helped bring to NNUH A patient is being treated with a specialist form of radiotherapy using equipment he helped fundraise for 10 years ago. Ian Graham, who is the District Governor for East Anglia for Rotary International, is being treated, following a diagnosis of prostate cancer, using brachytherapy, where… Read more: Rotary governor treated with equipment he helped bring to NNUH
- Success of Virtual Ward for respiratory patientsSuccess of Virtual Ward for respiratory patients Respiratory Consultant Dr Sundari Ampikaipakan has presented at two conferences showcasing service development and efficiencies made by using the Virtual Ward to manage respiratory patients. Our Virtual Ward was set up in February 2021 primarily for Covid-19 patients. Dr Ampi was one of the early adopters of the… Read more: Success of Virtual Ward for respiratory patients
- Nurses receive national award for exceptional end of life careNurses receive national award for exceptional end of life care Three nurses have received prestigious Cavell Star Awards for the exceptional care provided to a patient in his final days. Ruth Donley-Bond, from the Palliative Care team, and Katherine Monteith, who worked on Edgefield ward at the time, were nominated for the national award by… Read more: Nurses receive national award for exceptional end of life care
- The importance of homegrown researchThe importance of homegrown research Meet Rebekah Girling, our Divisional Research Lead for Clinical Support Services and Imaging Research Lead Diagnostic Radiographer. Rebekah joined NNUH as a Radiographer in August 2007, specialising in CT and MRI. In 2013, she ventured into research as the Lead Imaging Research Radiographer, funded by the NIHR Clinical Research Network.… Read more: The importance of homegrown research
- Funding for new project into palliative care research participationFunding for new project into palliative care research participation 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 are underrepresented in… Read more: Funding for new project into palliative care research participation
- ED uses feedback to make improvementsED uses feedback to make improvements Johnny Wells, Emergency Department Lead Matron, looked at Friends & Family Feedback in ED, the results of the CQC’s national annual Urgent & Emergency Care Survey and issues around ED staff experience in ED to identify areas that needed improvement. As a result of this feedback, multiple changes have… Read more: ED uses feedback to make improvements
- Christmas Bauble Appeal to support Jenny Lind Children’s HospitalChristmas Bauble Appeal to support Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital The Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity has launched its Christmas Bauble Appeal to help decorate our Christmas tree and raise money for the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital. For each donation, we will hang a bauble on our tree alongside a message from you to remember someone… Read more: Christmas Bauble Appeal to support Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital
- Maternal Medicine Centre experts host national obstetrics conferenceMaternal Medicine Centre experts host national obstetrics conference Experts from the Maternal Medicine Centre at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) have organised a national conference for health professionals who work in obstetrics. The 46th MacDonald Obstetric Medicine Society (MOMS) conference was held in Norwich earlier this month with a focus on topics including… Read more: Maternal Medicine Centre experts host national obstetrics conference
- NNUH to host new NIHR Regional Research Delivery NetworkNNUH 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