Hamlet Centre to move to south Norwich
A major fundraising campaign has been launched to transform the St Raphael Club, at the top of Grapes Hill, into a new premises for The Hamlet Centre. The charity support children with special needs and provide a Toy Library for all under 5s. The 40th Anniversary Appeal target is £1.3M. Read More…
South Norwich’s first 4D baby scans
4 dimensional pregnancy scans are being offered in south Norwich for the first time, by a private clinic on Newmarket Road. Pregnant women can to see detailed images of their babies moving around within the womb. Unlike a normal ultrasound, expectant Mums can see their babies smile, yawn and wiggle their toes. Read More…
Serious injuries only at A&E
The N&N’s adopting a new strategy to emergency admissions. It wants to ensure only those who need urgent care are treated at A&E. This follows a pilot scheme trialled in King’s Lynn. Patients are assessed when they arrive; if their condition is not an emergency, such as having toothache or a cough, they’re re-directed elsewhere for treatment. Read More…
Fight to save Essex rooms
Campaigners keen to save two Norwich Day Centres from closure have held a demonstration outside City Hall. A three thousand strong petition against the plans has been gathered.
N&N improves trauma care
If you’re involved in a major accident, you’ll be met by a consultant-led trauma team at the Norfolk & Norwich University hospital, no matter when it happens. The changes come into force next week … Read More…
Surgery expands to meet demand
As more people move into Cringleford, the doctor’s surgery has had to expand. Over two thousand new homes could be built in Cringleford under plans for the greater Norwich area. The surgery is keen to stress patients can get appointments, despite concerns raised in a recent survey, which led to the practice missing out on additional NHS funding. Read More…
Football fan’s life saved at Carrow Road
The quick thinking of a specialist cardiac nurse helped save the life of a fellow football fan at Saturday’s game. Simon Bowles, who lives on the Avenues, stepped in when he saw a man nearby having a heart attack. He carried out life support on the man, aided by two GPs, before paramedics arrived to take the patient to the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital. Read More…
A&E struggles to cope with demand
Up to 70% of A&E patients could be treated elsewhere within the NHS, according to a report to councillors this week. At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital they’re working on a strategy to get this message across, as they face unprecedented demand. Staff with specialist training in emergency medicine are routinely called on to treat hangovers, earwax or toothache. Read More…
Hospital staff praised for braving weather
Thousands of staff at the N&N University hospital have been thanked by bosses for their efforts to get into work today, despite the snow. Many left for work early, while others left their cars at home and walked.
Chairman David Prior said; “It has been very striking just how many staff have made every effort to get to our hospitals in order to maintain services for our patients. Our staff deserve our sincere thanks for going the extra mile in this morning’s appalling weather.” Read More…
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