health
Fight for more hospice beds
After losing a good friend to cancer, an Unthank Road resident has set up a petition. Christine Hyde’s calling for more funding to make full use of beds at Priscilla Bacon Lodge.
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…
UEA gig in aid of new charity
One local man has pledged to raise the profile of male cancers. Mel Lacey was diagnosed with prostate cancer himself 18 months ago. Having come through the treatment, he’s vowed to set up a charity targeting men. Tonight he’s organised a fundraising gig at the University of East Anglia’s LCR. 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…
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…
