HEALTH

Case of Omicron variant confirmed

Eight new cases of Covid-19 variant Omicron have been recorded, including one in Norfolk.

Vulnerable couple feel ‘trapped in their own home’ after being turned down for booster jab

Peter and Penelope Bourner, who both suffer from severe health problems, have been told they will have to wait at least six weeks for a booster jab

NHS suspend hospital visits amidst rising coronavirus rates in county

The decision to suspend visiting on inpatient wards has been taken following rising infection rates in the community.

Mum raising awareness of rare lung disease after daughter receives diagnosis

Jane Price, whose young daughter lives with a rare lung disease, is backing a national awareness week to help more people understand her condition

Covid-19 vaccines offered to 12 to 15 year olds at large scale vaccination centre

The centre in Station Road will be the nearest for people in south Norfolk.

Number of people testing positive for Covid in south Norfolk at highest since pandemic began

Norfolk’s Director of Public Health has said many of the new cases are being found in secondary school children and working age adults.

Villagers launch protest in opposition to biogas plant

Frustrated villagers have stepped up their campaign to resist the development of Deal Farm Biogas

Pensioner with stroke symptoms waits 90 minutes for ambulance

Care home staff had to wait an hour and a half for an ambulance after telling 999 operators they believed one of their residents was having a stroke.

Author of police abuse report becomes chair of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust

Zoë Billingham's report into how police abuse their positions for sexual purposes has received renewed attention following the murder of Sarah Everard

Retired doctor releases novel about the dangers of water pollution

A retired doctor has tackled the dangers of water pollution in her debut novel – and its links to the rising prevalence of Parkinson’s disease.

Family’s anger as mental health trust misses target

A man, whose 81-year-old mother-in-law died in 2019 during a 200-mile journey to find her a suitable bed, claims the trust is not fit for purpose.

GP surgery given six months to improve or face closure

The surgery has been placed under special measures after a report highlighted a multitude of safety issues.

Mental health hospital shut down following damning report

A mental health hospital has been shut down after a recent inspection brought to light a number of damning incidents of malpractice.

Trio of mums encouraging people to shake off lockdown weight

Three mums are encouraging people to shake off the pounds they put on during lockdown, as they prepare to relaunch their weight loss groups.

Tax hike ‘not enough’ to fix social care crisis, claims Council boss

The Government’s new health and social care tax to pay for reforms to the NHS and care sector, may not be enough, a senior figure has warned.

Gym staff take on mammoth 24-hour workout for charity

Two gym employees undertook a mammoth 24-hour workout challenge last week, with a little bit of help from their customers.

Leisure centre rated excellent for Covid security measures

The centre has been rated as excellent for the Covid security measures it introduced in response to the pandemic.

Staff isolation leaves elderly and sick patients stood in queues for prescriptions for more than an hour

Patients are being forced to queue for more than an hour a pharmacy struggles to cope with the number of staff in self-isolation.

Staff found asleep on the job as inspectors brand hospital 'inadequate'

Government inspectors found staff at a mental health hospital asleep on the job, and have threatened to hold its management to account.

Pink Ladies Tractor Run returns this weekend – raising more than £750,000

The iconic Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run will return in style this weekend as it continues towards its ultimate goal of raising £1 million.

Vaccination hub in urgent need of volunteers

A vaccination centre is urging more volunteers to come forward to help with a stewarding shortage.

HEALTH

Case of Omicron variant confirmed

Vulnerable couple feel ‘trapped in their own home’ after being turned down for booster jab

Vulnerable couple feel ‘trapped in their own home’ after being turned down for booster jab

NHS suspend hospital visits amidst rising coronavirus rates in county

NHS suspend hospital visits amidst rising coronavirus rates in county

Mum raising awareness of rare lung disease after daughter receives diagnosis

Mum raising awareness of rare lung disease after daughter receives diagnosis

Covid-19 vaccines offered to 12 to 15 year olds at large scale vaccination centre

Covid-19 vaccines offered to 12 to 15 year olds at large scale vaccination centre

Number of people testing positive for Covid in south Norfolk at highest since pandemic began

Number of people testing positive for Covid in south Norfolk at highest since pandemic began

Villagers launch protest in opposition to biogas plant

Villagers launch protest in opposition to biogas plant

Pensioner with stroke symptoms waits 90 minutes for ambulance

Pensioner with stroke symptoms waits 90 minutes for ambulance

Author of police abuse report becomes chair of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust

Author of police abuse report becomes chair of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust

Retired doctor releases novel about the dangers of water pollution

Retired doctor releases novel about the dangers of water pollution

Family’s anger as mental health trust misses target

Family’s anger as mental health trust misses target

GP surgery given six months to improve or face closure

GP surgery given six months to improve or face closure

Mental health hospital shut down following damning report

Mental health hospital shut down following damning report

Trio of mums encouraging people to shake off lockdown weight

Trio of mums encouraging people to shake off lockdown weight

Tax hike ‘not enough’ to fix social care crisis, claims Council boss

Tax hike ‘not enough’ to fix social care crisis, claims Council boss

Gym staff take on mammoth 24-hour workout for charity

Gym staff take on mammoth 24-hour workout for charity

Leisure centre rated excellent for Covid security measures

Leisure centre rated excellent for Covid security measures

Staff isolation leaves elderly and sick patients stood in queues for prescriptions for more than an hour

Staff isolation leaves elderly and sick patients stood in queues for prescriptions for more than an hour

Staff found asleep on the job as inspectors brand hospital 'inadequate'

Staff found asleep on the job as inspectors brand hospital 'inadequate'

Pink Ladies Tractor Run returns this weekend – raising more than £750,000

Pink Ladies Tractor Run returns this weekend – raising more than £750,000

Vaccination hub in urgent need of volunteers

Vaccination hub in urgent need of volunteers

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