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Couple mark 40-year anniversary with charity abseil A weekend away, dinner for two or a day out in the countryside are traditional ways to celebrate a Ruby wedding anniversary. However, something a little different was on the cards for Mark Jeffries and wife Catherine who decided 40 years of marriage was best celebrated by taking […]

National Organ Donation Week marked with the launch of poignant film We are 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 30 years old and able […]

British Medical Association (BMA) industrial action in September The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced further industrial action will take place in relation to an ongoing pay dispute with the UK Government. A two-day strike involving consultants will take place from 7am on 19 and 20 September, which will take the form of Christmas Day […]

Butterfly Volunteers shortlisted for Who Cares Wins award Congratulations to the Anne Robson Trust and our Butterfly Volunteers, who have been shortlisted in the national Who Cares Wins Awards. The awards, organised by the Sun newspaper, honour and celebrate outstanding contributions and excellence in healthcare across the UK. The Anne Robson Trust, who work in partnership […]

We’re supporting families to give ‘the gift of sight’ The East Anglian Eye Bank, part of the Ophthalmic Directorate, delivers a vital service identifying potential corneal donors and performing eye retrievals. The small team consisting of Lisa Knights, East Anglian Eye Bank Manger, and Amanda Mabey, Assistant Eye Bank Coordinator, who cover the whole of Norfolk. Last […]

NIHR grants pave way for supporting research Two of our Advanced Clinical Fellows (ACF) have been successful in obtaining prestigious National Institute for Health Care and Research (NIHR) PhD Fellowships, totalling more than £850,000. In addition, a Skills Enhancement Fund has been granted to one of our Clinical Lecturers. Vicky Tsampasian, Cardiology ACF, has been […]

Technology helps pregnant women with diabetes Women who develop gestational diabetes are benefiting from new technology which makes it easier for our maternal diabetes team to monitor their blood sugar levels. Clinicians recommend that people who develop diabetes during pregnancy test their blood sugar readings four times a day by pricking their finger and using […]

NNUH Emergency Department on national television Emergency nursing teams from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital will be making their national television debut on Tuesday 5 September. Our Trust will feature in the new series of Emergency Nurses: A&E Stories, which will be shown on ITVBe over the next ten weeks and streamed on ITV […]

PIFU saves 29,000 appointments in one year Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU), an NHS England pilot that enables patients to book their follow-up appointments digitally, has avoided more than 29,000 unnecessary out-patients appointments in one year. One year into the project, 31,862 patients with chronic conditions or who have had surgery or treatment, are on […]

NNUH first in region for innovative corneal transplant surgery We are the first Trust in the region to offer innovative and highly-specialised corneal transplant surgery, giving our patients 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 tissue from […]

Supporting discharge with welfare calls Over the last year a new service has been provided by our volunteers to check on patients after they’ve been discharged. Welfare/Safety Netting calls are made to patients who have no recognised support needs. Any issues are immediately escalated so that patients can receive further support at home, with the […]

New service for women who experience early pregnancy loss We have appointed a new Bereavement Nurse to help support women and their families who experience a pregnancy loss up to 18 weeks gestation. Louise Harper will work alongside the Bereavement Midwifery Team who provide support to families experiencing losses from 18 weeks onwards. This new […]

British Medical Association (BMA) industrial action in August The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced further industrial action will take place in August and September in relation to an ongoing pay dispute with the UK Government. A four-day strike involving junior doctors is planned from 7am Friday 11 August until 7am Tuesday 15 August. A […]

Celebrating our Volunteers In celebration of the fantastic work our Volunteers do, the Voluntary Services team showcased their contribution to staff and patients during Volunteers’ Week. Three Volunteers, Barbara, Vida and Marion, spoke about what they do with Jules Alderson, Workforce Transformation Volunteering Programme Manager at Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB), who shares […]

Hospital Charity funds anaesthetic simulator An epidural training simulator has been purchased by the N&N Hospitals Charity to benefit staff and patients in the Anaesthetic department. The simulator models the lower back in silicone which is cast around plastic anatomy to form an exact copy of the human body. It can be used for training […]

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 […]

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 our hospital weighing just […]

‘From pipes to pills’: Switch from IV to oral antibiotics As “Plastic Free July” concludes, the Sustainability team wants to share a project that grants us environmental, patient and economic benefits. Caroline Hallam, Antimicrobial Specialist Pharmacist, has introduced an initiative aimed at shifting away from intravenous (IV) antibiotics to the more environmentally friendly alternative of […]

CQC annual survey shows great feedback Colleagues and volunteers in our Emergency Department and Cromer Minor Injuries Unit have been praised following publication of the latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) Urgent and Emergency Care Survey. More than 400 patients took part in the 2022 survey to rate their overall experience and our hospital was rated as better […]

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. The […]

Dedicated Older People’s ED reduces waiting times, according to new NNUH research The formation of the country’s first Older People’s Emergency Department (OPED) has led to a signification decrease in the time spent in A&E and a small reduction in patients being admitted, according to new research. The first OPED in England was opened at […]

Transition information evenings for young patients Two information evenings are being held for young people and their carers to discuss moving from the care of our Children’s Services to Adult Services. The first event is taking place on 12 September from 6pm – 8pm in the Benjamin Gooch Lecture Theatre. The focus will be on […]

Double success for radiography researchers Congratulations to Rebekah Girling who won the ‘Research Inspiration’ award and Sarah Bailey who won the ‘Unsung Hero’ award at the NIHR CRN East of England Celebration Awards ceremony. The ceremony was held on Wednesday 12 July at St Andrew’s Hall, Norwich, providing a fantastic opportunity to recognise research efforts […]

Anaesthesia research achieves 1,000 volunteer patients A research team in our theatres has achieved a significant milestone by enrolling over 1,000 patients in the Perioperative Quality Improvement Programme (PQIP). With approximately 10 million operations taking place within the NHS each year, ensuring the utmost safety for patients throughout the entire surgical process is essential. PQIP […]

Macmillan Centre receives ‘five star’ report Healthwatch Norfolk officers have praised the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre at Cromer Hospital for the excellent service it offers to patients and their families. Last month Healthwatch visited the centre that provides treatment as well as practical, emotional, physical and financial support to anyone who has been affected by […]

NNUH in top 20 hospitals for Organ Donation New figures out today reveal that we were 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 their death at NNUH. Nationally 1,429 people who donated their organs after death and 958 […]

N&N Hospitals Charity abseil returns with a double dare 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 our hospital Trust. And for 2023, there’s double dare – take on the iconic 42-foot Forum building in […]

Use health and care services wisely ahead of planned industrial action Residents in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged to think NHS 111 first and to only attend an Emergency Department if it’s absolutely necessary to ensure that care is available to patients who need it most during planned industrial action. The British Medical Association […]

The Prince and Princess of Wales surprise health workers with 75th anniversary party One of our Consultant Surgeons attended an event to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS, which was attended by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales. Hosted by NHS Charities Together – the national charity caring for the NHS, […]

NNUH receives research equipment funding boost Medical research at our hospital Trust has received a boost after being awarded more than £400,000 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to help invest in our research infrastructure and equipment. The UK Government has announced today that NHS organisations in the East of England […]

Spotlight on: Kristian Skinner, Heart Failure Consultant In March, Kristian Skinner was appointed as our dedicated consultant for heart failure to work alongside our team of specialist nurses. This is part of our work with primary and community care to set up an integrated heart failure pathway, one of the service priorities for the Norfolk […]

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 the […]

OT shortlisted for HSJ Patient Safety Awards One of our Occupational Therapists 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 UK who are continually striving to deliver improved patient care. Holly Bray, […]

Myths busting for Learning Disability week The theme of this year’s “Learning Disability (LD) week” (19-23 June) is busting myths and our LD team wants to help break down misconceptions about people with learning disabilities and shine a light on the stigma many might still face. “We know that a lot of people are not […]

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 […]

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 NNUH for more than 20 years, has been […]

The clinicians cutting carbon and catheter costs The Cardiology Department has launched a new sustainability initiative aimed at reducing clinical waste by remanufacturing single-use medical devices for reuse, which in turn reduces CO2 emissions and saves costs. We’ve partnered with Vanguard Medical Remanufacturing, a company that collects used medical devices and remanufactures them to quality-assured standards in […]

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 our Trust every month – the equivalent of eight trees worth of paper – from […]

Junior doctors strike action 14 – 17 June A 72-hour strike involving junior doctors is due to start at our hospital Trust on Wednesday 14 June. The industrial action by the British Medical Association (BMA), which relates to national pay, is due to start at 7am on 14 June and run until 7am on Saturday […]

Trust Board meeting in public – 7 June Our Trust’s Board meets in public on Wednesday 7 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 Back to News

We’re celebrating our great volunteers Yesterday we marked the beginning of “Volunteers Week” (1-7 June) with a special thanksgiving service in the Chapel. More than 30 people came together to celebrate the generous support given by volunteers across the hospital. The service was opened by Krishna Sethia, Urology Consultant and High Sheriff of Norfolk and Adrian Woodbridge, […]

New video shows spinal cord injury 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 our hospital and then move to the SCI rehabilitation centre in Sheffield. As a trauma centre we have a dedicated team looking […]

16-year-old Norfolk fundraiser stars alongside famous faces in new Rankin exhibition celebrating 75 years of NHS charities A former patient of the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital is featuring alongside comedian Michael Palin and England footballer Jordan Henderson in a new exhibition from Rankin and NHS Charities Together, celebrating 75 years of NHS charities. 16-year-old Evie […]

Spotlight on Butterfly Volunteers Across the hospital we have over 30 volunteers who give their time to provide comfort to patients who are in their last days, weeks, or hours of their lives.  Our Butterfly Volunteers service was set up in 2019 in partnership with the Anne Robson Trust. The charity helps hospitals set up […]

Consultant will drive palliative care development Caroline Barry, Palliative Care Consultant, has been appointed as the managing director of the newly-established Palliative Care Provider Collaborative, linking our hospital with Norfolk Community Health and Care (NCH&C) and the Priscilla Bacon Hospice (PBL). The role will involve creating a framework of collaboration across existing services and leading […]

Grounds for optimism with new planting programme A new conservation approach is being adopted for the grounds of our hospital. Many new trees have been planted along with shrubs and a new wildflower area in response to our changing climate. We have one of the greenest hospital grounds in the country. However, we are an […]

Meet Amy Greengrass, Sustainability Clinical Lead Amy Greengrass, Paediatric Anaesthetic Consultant, is the new Clinical Lead for Sustainability. She is currently part of our Sustainability Committee who are working together to make our hospital eco-friendly and help deliver our Green Plan to get to net zero. Amy began working with us as a Consultant in […]

Hospital volunteering showcase event An event to showcase the different volunteering opportunities available at the Trust 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 of the public will be able to find out more […]

Spotlight on: Berenice Lopez, Caldicott Guardian Berenice Lopez, Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Associate Medical Director for Quality and Safety, has recently been appointed as the Trust’s new Caldicott Guardian. Berenice is responsible for protecting patients’ confidentiality and making sure information about their health and care is used appropriately. “I act as ‘the conscience of our […]

Spotlight on Operating Department Practitioner Nathan Ellis Today (Sunday 14 May) is Operating Department Practitioners awareness day, an opportunity to celebrate this profession and to find out more about it. ODPs support the multi-disciplinary team to help deliver perioperative care in all kinds of surgery within our hospital. We spoke to Nathan Ellis, Operating Department […]

Spotlight on the Dementia Support Team Our Dementia Support Team are contacted by ward staff from across the hospital when they have a patient with dementia who they think needs extra support. Set up in 2014, the team remains a vital service for patients living with dementia. It is made up of a Clinical Nurse […]

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 was […]

Experience of care week: Palliative, End of Life and Bereavement Care We understand talking about dying is never easy. There are a lot of taboos surrounding death and dying and the concept of dying can prompt different reactions to people depending upon their previous experiences or knowledge. Talking about dying with people you love and […]

Choose healthcare services wisely during industrial action this May Bank Holiday People in Norfolk and Waveney are being urged to use health and care services wisely to help ensure that care is available to patients who need it most during the May Bank Holiday. Health and care services in Norfolk and Waveney are seeing high […]

NNUH consultant and team performs life changing surgeries to children in India One of our Consultant Spinal Surgeons 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 of the British Scoliosis Society, and […]

Text message to patients on our waiting list If you are currently on our waiting list or awaiting planned care at our hospital Trust, you may receive text messages from us that will come from our digital partner DrDoctor. This will include a link to an online survey asking you a question about your ongoing […]

Spotlight on: Tom Roques, Consultant Oncologist Our Oncology service is one of 60 nationally, providing treatment and care for patients with cancer. Tom Roques has been a Consultant Oncologist here for 19 years and has a national role as the Vice President for Oncology at the Royal College of Radiologists. Tom sees patients with a […]

Endoscopy Units re-achieve national accreditation Our two Endoscopy Units have once again achieved accreditation with JAG (Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy) which is part of the Royal College of Physicians. “We take a lot of pride in this as it is about showing consistency and continuous improvement, improving efficiency, raising our profile and sharing […]

Prof Krishna Sethia is appointed High Sheriff of Norfolk Prof Krishna Sethia, Urology Consultant, has become the first doctor in the county to be appointed as High Sheriff of Norfolk. The 12-month, honorary position is the oldest Royal appointment in the country, dating from Anglo Saxon times, and traditionally the High Sheriff’s role is to […]

Extra pregnancy scan significantly reduces the number of breech births, new research shows Adding a third routine scan at the end of pregnancy can reduce the number of unexpected breech births by 70%, according to new research from our maternity team at NNUH and St George’s, University of London. Researchers hope that findings published in […]

Experience of care event on 26 April Our Patient Engagement and Experience Team are hosting an Experience of Care event on Wednesday 26 April 2023. The event will take place between 9am and midday on 26 April at the Benjamin Gooch Lecture Theatre on level 1 of the East Atrium. It will mark Experience of […]

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 NNUH or Cromer and District Hospital. The awards aim to recognise those staff who provide exceptional patient […]

Patient with complex condition shares her story Our Endocrine and Clinical Investigation Unit (CIU) team recently shared the story of a patient who was successfully treated for a complex condition caused by having too much of the hormone cortisol in the body. Sarah, 32, was referred in 2019 after she presented with symptoms suggesting Cushing’s, […]

Be prepared and think 111 first during Easter and junior doctor strikes The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that junior doctor industrial action is scheduled to take place with a 96-hour strike, which will start on Tuesday 11 April. The junior doctors strike, which relates to the union’s dispute with the UK Government over […]

Public Trust Board to meet Wednesday 5 April Our Trust’s Board meets in public on Wednesday 5 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 agenda can be […]

Change to face mask guidance From Monday 3 April 2023, we are relaxing face mask guidance for staff, patients, carers and visitors. This follows an agreement with our NHS Norfolk and Waveney partners and local risk assessments. Instead of face masks being universally worn, they will be required in certain settings based on the local […]

New research to help children with inflammatory bowel disease Two new studies have been launched at our 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 and three to four new […]

Head and neck cancer clinics benefit patients in North Norfolk The Head and Neck Cancer team is bringing services closer to home for patients living on the coast with the launch of two clinics at Cromer Hospital. The team consists of Erica Everitt, Senior Matron for Head and Neck Cancer Services and Tracheostomy Support Services, […]

Vaccination halves risk of long Covid, new study shows Being vaccinated against Covid halves people’s risk of developing long Covid, according to new research from our Trust and the University of East Anglia. Long Covid affects around two million people in the UK, and new research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reveals the risk factors […]

Tom Spink appointed Chair of NNUH Tom Spink has been appointed as the new Chair of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after serving as the Interim Chair from May 2022. Tom is currently the Group Property and Procurement Director at Aviva and has been a Non-Executive Director at NNUH since 2020. […]

Volunteering to champion health and care research Are you passionate about health and care research and would like to be involved in promoting research? We currently have four Public Research Champions (PRC) in our Trust who assist our research teams and we are looking for more people to volunteer for this rewarding role. The PRC […]

Healthcare Scientists showcase their outstanding work There are 460 healthcare scientists at the hospital who cover over 20 different specialisms. To celebrate Healthcare Science Week (13-19 March) today colleagues showcased their work outside the Benjamin Gooch Lecture Theatre. “Scientific input contributes to over 80% of patient diagnoses, ranging from testing samples in the laboratory to […]

Spotlight on: Adeola Ogunyebi, Virtual Ward Nurse Adeola Ogunyebi is one of the nine nurses on the Virtual Ward which, since its launch in 2021, has helped patients continue their recovery at home while being carefully monitored remotely. She previously worked in neuroscience, on Ingham Ward, and moved to the Virtual Ward two years ago […]

Junior doctor industrial action on 13, 14 and 15 March The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that junior doctor industrial action is scheduled to take place with a 72-hour strike, which will start on Monday 13 March. The junior doctors strike, which relates to the union’s dispute with the UK Government over pay, is […]

Celebrating International Women’s Day Today, Wednesday 8 March, we celebrate International Women’s Day by highlighting the work of our Women’s Staff Network and the story of one of our colleagues, Nicola Thorne. Since October 2020, the Women’s Staff Network has had a real impact on our hospital by helping to produce new policies such as […]

Sustainability Manager joins us to drive net zero work Our first ever Sustainability Manager has joined us to help us accelerate our Green Plan and to support the national goal of making the NHS net zero by 2040. Ellen Goodwin joins us from the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, where she worked as Infrastructure Manager […]

Governors visit our Microbiology department Five hospital governors visited the Microbiology department at the Innovation Centre to find out more about their work. The department is part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, a managed pathology network providing clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology, blood transfusion, andrology and microbiology services to GP practices and all hospitals across Norfolk […]

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 our Trust and Delia’s Canary Catering at Norwich City Football Club. We have teamed up with Delia’s Canary Catering to offer Time For You sessions for people recently diagnosed with cancer. […]

Daisy’s rise from apprentice to ‘Mentor of the Year’ When she started as an apprentice, Daisy Hanton would not have believed she would receive one of Norfolk’s most prestigious prizes just six years later. Daisy, 24, Career Development Facilitator, has won “Mentor of the Year” at the annual Norfolk Apprenticeship Awards organised by Apprenticeships Norfolk. […]

Patients and Carers help to transform services at NNUH Services are being transformed by patients’ expert advice and support at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals. Founded in 2019, the Patient Panel plays a key role at the Trust through its members working with hospital staff to get involved in a whole range of projects […]

Francesco Sabatino, Consultant Ophthalmologist, wins international prize Francesco Sabatino, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, was awarded the prize for the best surgical video presentation at the Euretina EuroVersion 2022 conference by the European Society of Retinal Specialists. He demonstrated his surgical technique for treating a complex tractional retinal detachment caused by poorly managed diabetic retinopathy, […]

Two Maternity staff receive national awards Hayley Summerfield, Co-ordinating Professional Midwifery Advocate and Birth Reflection Service Lead, and Rachel Appleton, Fetal Medicine Midwife, received an award from NHS England’s Chief Midwifery Officer, Prof Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE, the country’s most senior midwife. The awards were developed to reward the “significant and outstanding” contribution made by nurses […]

Spotlight on: Davis Nwaka, new Microbiology Department Service Director Davis’ vision is to develop the Microbiology department as a centre of excellence. “I want to continue to attract the best people and get the best equipment,” said the newly-appointed Service Director. “My aim is to further improve on our services to always deliver prompt, accurate […]

New OCT machines help to provide ‘first-class’ service to patients New, non-invasive, Optical Coherence Topography (OCT) machines that can better detect and monitor eye diseases are benefitting our Ophthalmology patients. The four devices were paid for via Trust and Hospital Charity funds and by Diabetes Norfolk, who support the care of patients affected by diabetes. “I’d […]

Welfare and Safety Netting Calls project hailed as great success Our Welfare and Safety Netting Calls service, launched in April last year to ensure patients discharged on a zero pathway (for patients considered not at risk) receive a follow-up call post discharge, has been a massive success. The service has gone from strength to strength […]

NNUH Dementia Fayre set to return The NNUH 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, we will be hosting the free event in person with a wealth of dementia information and support for patients, carers, members […]

Legacy helps Respiratory team buy new equipment Part of a legacy donation of £81,000, bequeathed by Nick Fuller, has enabled our Respiratory team to purchase three non-invasive medical ventilation systems with internal back-up battery and non-invasive C02 monitors (transcutaneous CO2 monitors), allowing blood gas levels to be read without blood samples, which can be both […]

A day in the life of: Hollie Stearman, Operations Centre Matron The Site Operations Centre is at the heart of our hospital and deals with all type of operations, from bed management to staffing, emergencies and patients’ flow. It’s the equivalent for us of what a control room is for an airport, where information is […]

New lung cancer support group A new support group is being set up for patients, relatives and carers affected by lung cancer. The Norfolk and Norwich Lung Cancer Support Group will take place on the last Saturday of the month, which will be run by lung cancer nurse specialists from our Trust. The group provides […]

In my shoes: Tony, patient volunteer From receiving care to helping medical students, Tony Poulter’s involvement with our hospital stretches over 15 years. After his experience as an in-patient, the 81-year-old started volunteering to help medical students to learn how to examine patients. “I have been well looked after at the hospital and I consider […]

Spotlight on: The Diabetes Eye Screening team When it was established in 1990, our screening service was a pioneer in the UK. Since then, the Diabetes Eye Screening team has photographed the eyes of thousands of people to detect changes in the retina caused by diabetes. Initially clinics were held at the Elsie Bertram Diabetes […]

Spotlight on: Martin Heaton, Consultant Plastic Surgeon One of our consultant plastic surgeons has been appointed as clinical lead on a national improvement programme for patients with head and neck cancer. Martin Heaton will lead the GIRFT (Get It Right First Time) national programme to seek out best practice across the UK to assess whether […]

Survey to patients on our waiting list If you are currently on our waiting list or awaiting planned care at our hospital Trust, you may receive a text message from us that will come from our digital partner DrDoctor. The text will include a link to an online survey asking you a question about your […]

Spotlight on: Ed Prosser-Snelling, Chief Digital Information Officer Following the announcement last week that we have received the green light to proceed with our ambitious electronic patient record programme for the three hospitals, we turn the spotlight on Ed Prosser-Snelling, Chief Digital Information Officer and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, who has been tasked with seeing this programme through. He […]

Spotlight on: Penny Gee, newly-qualified nurse, Cromer Hospital To tie in with Wednesday’s  recruitment event for newly-qualified nurses, Penny Gee, 58, who began her role in Cromer Hospital’s Allies Eye Clinic three months ago after graduating from UEA, tells her story. On Wednesday (8 February) the event will be opened by Prof Nancy Fontaine, Chief Nurse, who […]

Spotlight on: Holly Bawtree, teenage and young adult cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Teenagers and young adults affected by cancer often need support with the impact the illness is having on their emotions, friendships, studies, work and relationships – as well as excellent medical care. Holly Bawtree, teenage and young adult cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, is […]

Green Light For Norfolk And Waveney’s Acute Hospital Electronic Patient Record 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 […]

Spotlight on: Eleanor Wragg, newly-qualified nurse Ahead of our next event to recruit newly-qualified nurses, we talked to Eleanor Wragg who joined us in September after qualifying as a nurse in July from Northampton University. Originally, she returned to her home county of Suffolk, however she was enticed to our hospital due to our reputation for […]

Industrial action on 6, 7 and 9 February The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has confirmed that strike action is scheduled to take place on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 February, which will affect our hospital Trust. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is also taking industrial action at our Trust on Thursday 9 February. The […]

Anita Martins, Cromer Hospital Matron, received a Silver CNO Award She described it as “the pinnacle” of her career and a reason for “real pride”. Anita Martins, Matron at Cromer Hospital, was left speechless when colleagues and Prof Nancy Fontaine, Chief Nurse, took her by surprise and handed her the Silver Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) […]