If your baby received neonatal care in June, July, August 2025, you may be invited to take part in the Neonatal Care Experience Survey. If invited, have your say in the #NeonatalCareExperienceSurvey 📢 https://orlo.uk/qaxiL#NeonatalCareExperienceSurvey@NHSEngland 

We're saying a fond farewell to Pam Boxall, who retires today. As Learning from Deaths Administrative Assistant she has consistently gone above and beyond, providing invaluable support with complex data analysis that has directly contributed to service improvements and improved patient care.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of volunteer Gerald Bradley, who supported staff and patients across the hospital. Gerald's kindness, reliability and unwavering commitment have left a lasting impact on patients, staff and fellow volunteers. He will be deeply missed by us all.

If you or a loved one are living with a life-shortening illness or receiving palliative care and don't yet have a Yellow ‘Thinking Ahead’ Folder, please contact your consultant/healthcare team or your GP. Please keep it in a safe place and bring to all appointments.

Our Palliative Care Matron Dani Ayre has appeared as a guest on a series of podcasts talking about end of life care. You can listen to Conversations About Advanced Care Planning on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music or visit: https://orlo.uk/4HqV4

We're taking part in a study that aims to identify children with genetic markers that put them at increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes. If you're pregnant speak to your midwife to find out more. Visit https://orlo.uk/na4PY or email [email protected]

Meet Steph Chamberlen, who's joined us as Children and Young People’s Learning Disability and Autism Nurse. Steph brings experience from NSFT and the ICB and is aiming to help reduce health inequalities and improve access to care.

A clinical innovation fund which benefits patients through research between NNUH and the @quadraminstitute.bsky.social has selected five new projects for funding. The Quadram Institute Clinical Seedcorn Fund was set up to help clinicians develop research ideas with scientists at QI.

We wish a happy Lunar New Year to all our colleagues, patients and visitors who are celebrating. The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a two-week festival marking the beginning of a new lunar year. This year, it takes place between 17 February and 3 March 2026.

Eight-year-old Esme has joined the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity’s AirMazing Challenge to ‘walk around the world’. Esme and 55 other young patients under our Cystic Fibrosis care have been given wearable fitness trackers to encourage them to exercise. https://orlo.uk/Hkgtr

Meet Alex Watson who joined us in December as our hospital’s first Memory Maker. Working across all adult in-patient wards, she will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of trained volunteers who will offer compassionate support to patients and their families as they approach the end of life.

A former international footballer has joined one of our surgeons in calling for greater awareness of oesophageal and gastric cancers. Sammy Morgan, who played for Northern Ireland, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and referred to Prof Bhaskar Kumar, oesophagogastric cancer lead at NNUH.

Our Neurosciences team is researching a new treatment for stroke-related spatial neglect. The clinical trial, “SIGHT: Spatial Inattention Grasping Therapy”, is in collaboration with UEA, Norwich Research Park and Therapeutic Services research leadership. https://orlo.uk/uidce

During #NAW2026 we're re-sharing our podcast featuring Career Development Manager Sophie Carter, and Kerry Baldwin who completed an apprenticeship with us. Find out what sort of roles we offer, what's involved and how apprenticeships help both individuals and our Trust. https://orlo.uk/sB5wI#NAW2026

On Monday a special Together Against Cancer away day took place, focused on strengthening collaboration and championing patient voice in cancer services across Norfolk & Waveney. It also aligned with today's World Cancer Day theme, #UnitedByUnique.

Marco Gasparetto, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist, has been appointed a Consultant Clinical Associate Professor at UEA. The appointment is part of a collaboration to expand our research activity. His focus is on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, a lifelong condition.

Our Maternity and Gastroenterology teams won the Green Nursing Challenge for their joint IBD & Maternity Clinic. The streamlined multidisciplinary service aims to make pregnancy simpler and more supportive for women with complex IBD needs whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money.

Help stop common winter infections from spreading with these simple steps for you and your household. If you've had a vomiting bug please do not visit the hospital until you've not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days.

We're saying farewell to Fergus, one of our Pets As Therapy dogs, who's retiring after visiting the hospital with his owner Richard since 2023. Together they've visited staff and patients across NNUH and Cromer Hospital. Thank you Fergus and Richard for the comfort and joy you've brought.

Paul Barker, one of our retired Consultant Anaesthetists, has been awarded honorary membership of the Association of Anaesthetists. The award recognises his significant contributions and commitment to association plus his efforts in shaping policy. Congratulations Paul from all of us at NNUH.

Following the success of last year, we're holding another Complex Health Transition Event this April. It aims to support families with a young person with complex health needs who will be moving to adult services in the future. No need to book.

We've received 5 Catherine’s Roses from Kensington Palace to bring joy and comfort to patients and their loved ones. HRH The Princess of Wales was invited by the Royal Horticultural Society to have a charity rose named after her. Proceeds from sales will to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Did you know that keeping a warm home can help keep you healthy? Read more tips for people with long term health conditions well in the winter weather ➡️ https://orlo.uk/qMGXn

This year's NNUH Dementia Fayre will take place on Thursday 14 May from 10am - 4pm. Our annual event is free to patients, carers and families and provides information for those who are affected by dementia. Look out for details of this year's speakers soon.

Two of our urology oncology nurse specialists are taking part in the St Martin’s Sleep Out at Norwich Cathedral to raise awareness of and funds for homelessness. Rachel Matthews and Louise Matthews are supporting the charity which provides essential services to vulnerable people across Norwich.

Congratulations to our research team who’ve become the top recruiters to a study into the treatment for people who have repeated kneecap dislocations. The REPPORT trial compared operative versus non-operative care for people after repeated patellar dislocations. More: https://orlo.uk/09AXB

The three winners of our ENT outpatient department Christmas Drawing Competition received their prizes that were kindly provided by the N&N Hospitals Charity last week. This is the fourth competition for children aged 3-10 who visited the outpatient department throughout December.

One of our Diabetes Specialist Midwives has appeared on national TV talking about technology being rolled out for expectant mums with type 1 diabetes. Nina Willer explains how the system can effectively manage blood glucose levels. Watch Nina on Morning Live at 33mins: https://orlo.uk/19v2h

If you're due to give birth with us you may soon be invited to give feedback on the quality of care and support you receive during your pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally. The 2026 NHS Maternity Survey will help us understand what works well and what needs improving. https://orlo.uk/UpoMc

Winter is an extremely busy time for the NHS. 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. Only attend A&E in an emergency. ➡️ https://orlo.uk/lrozc

Due to necessary works, our switchboard service will have a temporary outage of up to 15 minutes between 8 and 8.30pm tonight (Thursday 15 January). We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Today's #ThankYouThursday is for our Adult Congenital Heart Disease Service (ACHDS) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU)!

Visit your local pharmacy to find out what help they can provide without the need for a GP appointment 💊 Find out more about the Pharmacy First service ➡️https://orlo.uk/9kl0R

Two women have become the first patients to benefit from a single donated cornea, in a pioneering ‘two for one’ corneal transplant procedure carried out at our hospital. Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Chrishan Gunasekera led the innovative procedure. More: https://orlo.uk/kauEg

We understand that visiting the hospital can feel daunting and trying to navigate all the different areas can be stressful. Here is a short wayfinding video which we hope will help make the hospital feel more familiar to you: https://orlo.uk/EM7gg

The Be Part of Research website makes it easier than ever to find and take part in health and care research. The free online service matches volunteers to health and care studies, based on your interests, taking place online or at locations near you. https://orlo.uk/qTwi6

Current or ex-smokers aged 55-74 are now being invited for a free NHS lung cancer screening across Norfolk and Waveney. This check is being rolled out in stages and you will be proactively contacted to be offered it. For more information, visit: https://orlo.uk/fX0sM

Visit a local warm space during the cold weather. They’re free to spend time in and will always be a place of warmth for everyone. Find out more ➡️ https://orlo.uk/5mQfG

We are encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This 5 minute health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day. Take the free NHS Healthy Choice Quiz today: https://orlo.uk/Al4Ut

If you’re feeling unwell and suspect you have a virus or have a sickness bug, stay at home to stop it spreading it to others. If you need advice, NHS 111 can tell you what to do next. https://orlo.uk/EB3eS

Todays #ThankYouThursday is for our Older People's Medicine team on the Loddon Ward.

We’ve introduced a new Acute Frailty Hub to provide rapid assessment and early specialist care for older people living with frailty. It brings together expert nurses, doctors and therapists to carry out comprehensive assessments and coordinate treatment.

Visit your local pharmacy to find out what help they can provide without the need for a GP appointment 💊 Find out more about the Pharmacy First service ➡️https://orlo.uk/q4Xz0

Winter is an extremely busy time for the NHS. 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. ➡️ https://orlo.uk/CE5x4

First, it’s wobbly steps, then first words, and then their first day at school. From pregnancy to childcare and beyond, every building block helps shape your child’s development. For trusted advice and support at every stage, visit https://orlo.uk/szgeZ

Congratulations to Imraj Purewal, FY1 Resident Doctor, for achieving a Highly Commended PRIDE Award. A relative who's mother died said: “There is a resident doctor who was particularly helpful, caring, compassionate and supportive towards my mother, dad, brother and myself.”

Our dedicated Restrictive Lingual Frenulum (Tongue-tie) and Lactation Support Team provides essential care to babies struggling with breastfeeding. Every year they support 1,600–1,800 babies and their families - around 35 babies each week. https://orlo.uk/8kGoB

The cold weather can make existing health problems worse and make us more vulnerable to respiratory winter illnesses. It is important to keep warm in winter and check in on vulnerable friends and family. For advice visit https://orlo.uk/OOQoS

A reminder of our New Year's Day opening hours and your options for emergency and urgent care. Thank you to all our teams who are working today.

Happy New Year from team NNUH! 🥂