Resident doctors are on strike from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November. All our services remain open and please continue to attend your appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

Exciting news... NCH&C & CCS have been selected to become a new Advanced Foundation Trust, launching after our merger in April 2026. Announced by Wes Streeting at the NHS Providers Conference yesterday. Find out more>>https://buff.ly/RjrJfrs

As a healthcare worker, getting your flu vaccination is one of the most important things you can do this winter. Staff at NCH&C can book their flu vaccine. Visit The Loop or Weekly Messages to find out when & where the flu clinics are taking place.

After 50 incredible years in the NHS, we bid a fond farewell to Graham Nice, Non-Executive Director, who retired from NCH&C on 14 Oct. Since joining in 2018, Graham’s leadership, passion, and dedication have left a lasting impact. Thank you, Graham! 💙

We're thrilled to be shortlisted for the 'Inclusive Culture' Award at the Onvero Inclusivity Excellence Awards 2025. This nomination celebrates how our West Place teams have worked together to build a workplace where everyone feels they belong. Read the full story>https://tinyurl.com/y2ktduem

Happy Allied Health Professionals Day (AHP) to all our incredible staff. As the third-largest clinical workforce in health and care, AHPs are crucial in supporting the NHS Long-Term Plan. Thank you to all AHPs for your incredible impact on our communities. #WeAreNCHC #AHPSDay2025

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/111

This weekend, 24 @nchctrust.bsky.social staff members will be bouncing their way along 5kms at @Inflatable5K in #Norwich. 🏃‍♂️ We have 5 spare tickets, if you fancy taking part for a donation - DM us if interested.👍 Or, you can support our team's fundraising here: justgiving.com/campaign/nch...

✨ Calling all NCH&C staff ✨ The National NHS Staff Survey 2025 has now launched. All eligible staff will have received an electronic copy of the survey to their trust email address. We value your feedback & encourage you to complete the survey before the deadline of Friday 28 November. #WeAreNCHC

Join me for our QICN Journal Club Thur 23rd Oct 14:30-15:30. We welcome all nurses working in community roles Book your free place & receive the article for review, along with a reviewing template, by emailing [email protected] @theqicn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nchctrust.bsky.social

'The Almost #Christmas Quiz' night is BACK for a second year!🎄 You plus some family/colleagues, bit of food, 10 fun quizzical rounds with drinks, prizes and a raffle - all in aid of our fabulous @nchctrust.bsky.social registered charity!❓ Spaces are limited, so make sure you book early. 👍

Stoptober starts today! You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone. There are plenty of ways to get support, but the best way to get started is to get your free Personal Quit Plan here: www.nhs.uk/.../ready-to...

Huge thank you to everyone that bought a raffle ticket and helped raise £886 for @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social. Congratulations to all the raffle prize winners.

The Special Recognition Chair’s Award, chosen by Chair Lynda Thomas, honours Graham Nice for exceptional contributions to trust priorities, strategic ambitions, or outstanding patient care. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

Employee of the Year 2025 goes to 🥁… Suzanna Grimes! 🎉 Chosen by our CEO, Matthew Winn, this award recognises Suzanna’s exceptional contribution and the way she consistently embodies our values and behaviours. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

Congratulations to the Starfish+ team for winning Team of the Year. Their child-centred interventions reduce admissions, boost attendance, & strengthen family bonds, setting a benchmark for care & influencing national practices. Thanks to Merit for sponsoring. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

Norwich North Four Community & Therapy & Urgent Community Response (North) teams won the Patient Choice Award for their outstanding, compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring dignity & comfort for patients & families. Thanks to @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social for sponsoring. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

Grant Long wins the Volunteer of the Year Award after receiving numerous nominations across the Trust. A dedicated volunteer at Norwich Place for six years, his empathy, creativity, and dedication make him invaluable to both research and patient communities. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

Congratulations to our Learner of the Year Award joint winners – Alice Belshaw & Alison Jordon. Alice, HCA Apprentice on Beech Ward, has shown adaptability, positivity & professionalism, becoming a valued team member. 1/2 👇

Huge congratulations to Kunal Ruchaya, Head of Corporate Finance, on winning the Integrity Award! Kunal showed integrity, resilience & compassion while leading through a highly challenging matter - supporting colleagues & ensuring nothing was missed. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

The winner of the Quality Award goes to Mark Dobson. Demonstrating exceptional ownership and pride, Mark consistently exceeds expectations, both in daily duties and through self-initiated improvements that benefit staff, patients, and visitors. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

Congratulations to Suzanna, Lead Podiatrist, for winning the Improvement Award. Suzanna showed strong leadership, guiding the podiatry team through a summer of development with innovative & compassionate methods. Thanks to G4S for sponsoring this award. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

Community Nurse Katie Yule won the Patient Experience Award for learning sign language to better communicate with patients who are deaf or have additional needs. Positive feedback has led her to teach this skill to colleagues to improve patient care. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

Congratulations to Poppy, Continence Team Lead, for winning the Staff Experience Award. Her colleagues nominated her for boosting team morale and being a caring, approachable leader. Thank you to Birketts LLP for sponsoring this award. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

The winner of the Respect Award 2025 is Paul Findlay, Healthcare Assistant. Paul consistently goes above and beyond to support his colleagues, often volunteering to attend joint visits to help lighten their workload. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

Our first award goes to Community Nurses, Ashleigh & Zoe, for winning the Living our Values Award. They have shown exceptional compassion, creativity, & leadership in supporting a highly vulnerable young patient with complex mental health needs. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

✨TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT✨ We're celebrating our incredible staff at NCH&C, honouring their contributions to patients, colleagues, & the community. Good luck to all the finalists.💙 Thanks to Merit for sponsoring the REACH Awards. #NCHCREACH #WeAreNCHC

Staff & volunteers across NCH&C have been nominated for an award at this year’s REACH staff awards. 300 staff & volunteers were nominated by colleagues, patients & the public across 11 categories. We're delighted to announce the names of our finalists for this year’s awards. tinyurl.com/mryhhn4x

The NHS national booking system is now open, allowing eligible residents across the East of England to schedule their annual COVID-19 & Flu vaccinations for 2025/2026. For info on who is eligible for the COVID-19 & flu vaccines, & how to get yours, visit tinyurl.com/569prrfk

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure/ #KnowYourNumbersWeek

Just over one week until 'Family footsteps charity walk'. Join @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social for a relaxing 2-mile charity walk in support of NHS children's services in Norfolk. 🕚 When: 11am–2pm 📍 Where: Whitlingham Country Park To get involved, email: [email protected]

Congratulations to all our July STAR of Recognition winners.⭐ These badges honour colleagues who go above and beyond in their roles, make a difference in others' lives, and embody our core values and behaviours every day. Thank you to everyone for making a positive impact.💙 #WeAreNCHC

We are recruiting brilliant people - could this be you, or someone you know? Norfolk communities need excellent health & care professionals. We have a number of vacancies in our Urgent Community Response teams across the county. Find out more about the current opportunities>https://buff.ly/NxjKlF3

Look out for people who might struggle to keep cool. Older people, people with long term health conditions and young children may need help keeping cool. Keep hydrated, remember your sunscreen, and visit the NHS website for helpful advice. buff.ly/F8y8smj

With the bank holiday approaching (Monday 25 August), make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. For more information on how to do this, visit buff.ly/sVLWmyr.

Service update: Emergency wheelchair repair won't be available outside working hours on 04-11 Aug and 01-07 Sept. For urgent repairs (9am-9pm), call 07810 056222. For non-urgent issues, contact us Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm at 01603 780914, 001603 780915, or email [email protected].

Thank you to Old Catton Medical Practice for hosting a community engagement event last week. A wonderful afternoon was had sharing resources, engaging with patients & networking with other health & social care providers. An excellent example of collaborative working between NCH&C & our partners.

Resident doctors are on strike until 7am Wednesday 30 July. All our services remain open and please continue to attend your appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise. If you need health help call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk

Patients from the Willow Therapy Unit, their families, and staff enjoyed a garden party at Mulberry Gardens, Norwich Community Hospital. The event featured Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing, bringing joy to everyone. Thanks to @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social for organising

Some of our NCH&C staff will be at the Old Catton Community Engagement Event this Thursday, sharing health info alongside other local providers. 🗓️Thur 24 July, 1:30-4:30 PM 📌Old Catton Medical Practice, 55 Lodge Lane, Norwich, NR6 7HQ Find out more>> buff.ly/otWImrl

NCH&C bid farewell to Carolyn Fowler, Director of Nursing, after her 43-year NHS career, including six years at NCH&C. Colleagues celebrated her retirement with a tea party at Norwich Community Hospital, wishing her well for the future. Read more>>https://buff.ly/V0n3KmL

Nikki Fox from BBC Look East visited NCH&C’s Post Covid Service to hear from staff & patients about the reality of Long Covid - & how our team is helping people to recover from the lasting effects of Covid-19. Watch the full story (starting at 14 minutes in): www.bbc.co.uk/.../look-eas...

Looking for something to do with the family?💛 Dress up (or not) and take part in the Family Footsteps #Charity Walk on Sunday 14th September.🚶‍♀️ Get involved, make memories and support your @nchctrust.bsky.social NHS Trust! 😍

Congratulations to Rhianna, the 2025 Helen Johnson Award winner for Volunteer of the Year!👏 She has dedicated 3 years to the NCH&C Volunteer Services and is recognised for her commitment. Read her story here>>https://buff.ly/uug9opU

The 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home. Find out how Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust and NCH&C are already working to deliver for both children and adults. buff.ly/Nbj7Ziv

To celebrate the NHS turning 77, @nchccharitablefund.bsky.social hosted a Big Tea event in the Mulberry Garden, raising £140 for patient and staff initiatives. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the volunteers for baking the cakes.

Thank you to everyone who nominated a staff member, colleague, team, or volunteer for the REACH Awards. 💙 Stay tuned for the announcement of shortlisted nominees.

Are you a staff member at NCH&C? We invite you to take just 5 minutes to complete the national pulse survey & share your valuable feedback. The survey is open until 31 July. Your voice matters, & we want to hear your thoughts. Find the link in Weekly Messages and The Loop

Today is #Red4Research Day & NCH&C along with the NCH&C Research team are marking the day. We’re celebrating the vital role research plays in improving healthcare, and all the incredible people who make it happen.

Last week, the team at Pineheath Ward welcomed our amazing volunteers for an afternoon tea in recognition of #VolunteersWeek and the incredible work and support they provide. #WeAreNCHC