Health

Steve Dorrington, owner of Dorrington House care home in Watton

Care home out of special measures after £100k overseas staff investment

Cancer vaccines could be accessed by patients within the next decade

Cancer vaccines could be accessed by patients within the next decade

New 'breakthrough’ cancer vaccine could be available by 2030

Undated handout file photo issued by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) of a blood bag. The NHSBT has declared its first-ever amber alert status as blood supplies dropped to a critically low level. Issue date: Wednesday October 12, 2022.

Undated handout file photo issued by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) of a blood bag. The NHSBT has declared its first-ever amber alert status as blood supplies dropped to a critically low level. Issue date: Wednesday October 12, 2022.

NHS issues amber alert and warns of 'critically low' blood supplies

The latest Covid rates in Norfolk have been revealed

The latest Covid rates in Norfolk have been revealed

Revealed: The latest Covid rates in Norfolk as case numbers start to rise

Experts have warned of the Covid symptom more common than a loss of taste and smell

Experts have warned of the Covid symptom more common than a loss of taste and smell

The Covid symptom now 'more common than loss of smell' as cases rise

Man v Fat Challenge has helped 160 people from Norfolk lose a collective 50 stone since 2020

Man v Fat Challenge has helped 160 people from Norfolk lose a collective 50 stone since 2020

Chance to shed the pounds through free weight loss programme

Home Instead Mid Norfolk is a finalist in the Ensuring Dignified & Respectful Care category at the Norfolk Care Awards 2022

Home Instead Mid Norfolk is a finalist in the Ensuring Dignified & Respectful Care category at the Norfolk Care Awards 2022

Best in care recognised as finalists for Norfolk Care Awards

Nick Conn, chief executive of Verve Health, which runs the drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Watton

Nick Conn, chief executive of Verve Health, which runs the drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Watton

'Celebrity' rehab charging £9,000 for treatment is 'not fit for purpose'

Walk your dog in the early morning or in the evening when it's cooler so they don't overheat.

Walk your dog in the early morning or in the evening when it's cooler so they don't overheat.

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An essential guide for pet owners: How to keep your pets happy and healthy in hot weather

The Norfolk Care Awards 2022 are a chance to recognise and celebrate the social care sector

The Norfolk Care Awards 2022 are a chance to recognise and celebrate the social care sector

Last chance to give social care services and individuals the recognition they deserve

Britain's Got Talent 2020 winner Jon Courteneay will host the Norfolk Care Awards 2022

Britain's Got Talent 2020 winner Jon Courteneay will host the Norfolk Care Awards 2022

Britain's Got Talent winner to host Norfolk Care Awards

Demi Thanopoulou, who was born weighing less than a pound, turns five this month

Demi Thanopoulou, who was born weighing less than a pound, turns five this month

Look at her now! Girl born the size of a Coke can turning five

Should the smoking age rise by one year every year in order to make tobacco obsolete? Tell us what you think.

Should the smoking age rise by one year every year in order to make tobacco obsolete? Tell us what you think.

Should the legal smoking age rise year on year?

Staff and service users at NANSA celebrating during the Norfolk Care Awards 2021 virtual event, where they won the Innovative Use of Digital award

Staff and service users at NANSA celebrating during the Norfolk Care Awards 2021 virtual event, where they won the Innovative Use of Digital award

Awards launch for ninth year to celebrate dedicated social care sector

Dorrington House in Watton.

Dorrington House in Watton.

Safety concerns see care home placed into special measures

New data has revealed there are currently five confirmed cases of monkeypox in the East of England.

New data has revealed there are currently five confirmed cases of monkeypox in the East of England.

Five confirmed cases of monkeypox in East of England

Tracy Wharvell (left) and Claire Gilbert are looking forward to launching the Norfolk Care Awards 2022 on Monday, June 6

Tracy Wharvell (left) and Claire Gilbert are looking forward to launching the Norfolk Care Awards 2022 on Monday, June 6

Annual awards celebrate Norfolk’s social care workforce once again

Marcie Loan, from Swaffham, pictured while training for her charity cycle around Norfolk

Marcie Loan, from Swaffham, pictured while training for her charity cycle around Norfolk

Mother determined to use baby heartbreak to help other families

Manor Farm Medical Centre has been placed into special measures

Manor Farm Medical Centre has been placed into special measures

GP allowed non-clinical staff to change medications, inspection shows

Sophie Burke, from Swaffham, could now be set for life-changing surgery

Sophie Burke, from Swaffham, could now be set for life-changing surgery

Woman set for crucial surgery after £20,000 target reached

Here is everything we know so far following the rising cases of hepatitis in childen in the UK

Here is everything we know so far following the rising cases of hepatitis in childen in the UK

Why are child hepatitis cases rising in the UK?

Prof Grant said there was evidence that people were already changing their behaviour.

Prof Grant said there was evidence that people were already changing their behaviour.

Map reveals Norfolk areas with the highest Covid case rates

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

Nine new Covid symptoms added to official list

Testing sites across Norfolk and Waveney are set to close.

Testing sites across Norfolk and Waveney are set to close.

Covid test centres across Norfolk and Waveney set to close

Health bosses are urging families, friends and carers to help speed up the discharge of patients from Norfolk's hospitals.

Health bosses are urging families, friends and carers to help speed up the discharge of patients from Norfolk's hospitals.

People urged to keep A&E free for emergencies amid 'extreme pressures'

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

Who will get free tests under new Covid plan?

A new map has revealed the places in Norfolk with the highest number of Covid cases.

A new map has revealed the places in Norfolk with the highest number of Covid cases.

Map reveals the Norfolk areas with the highest Covid case rates

Prime minister Boris Johnson said that people who test positive with coronavirus no longer have a legal requirement to self-isolate in England.

Prime minister Boris Johnson said that people who test positive with coronavirus no longer have a legal requirement to self-isolate in England.

People with Covid no longer have legal requirement to self-isolate

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson announces end of all Covid restrictions and free testing

A second Covid-19 booster vaccination will be rolled out to protect those most vulnerable.

A second Covid-19 booster vaccination will be rolled out to protect those most vulnerable.

Second Covid-19 booster vaccination to be rolled out in Spring

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Self-isolation rules could be lifted a month earlier than planned

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home visitor limits to be lifted next week

The prime minister announced the end of Plan B measures on Wednesday, January 19

The prime minister announced the end of Plan B measures on Wednesday, January 19

How Covid restrictions will change in England this week

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

How are England's Covid restrictions changing after Plan B?

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

'We must learn to live with Covid' says health secretary on Plan B's end

Boris Johnson has announced that Plan B measures will be scrapped across England

Boris Johnson has announced that Plan B measures will be scrapped across England

Plan B measures to be scrapped across England

The booster vaccination programme will be rolled out to 16 and 17 year olds from tomorrow.

The booster vaccination programme will be rolled out to 16 and 17 year olds from tomorrow.

16 and 17 year olds in Norfolk to be offered booster jabs from today

Those with two negative lateral flow tests and no high temperature will be allowed to leave self-isolation after five days.

Those with two negative lateral flow tests and no high temperature will be allowed to leave self-isolation after five days.

Covid self-isolation period reduced to five days from today

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Covid self-isolation period to be cut to five days

Asymptomatic people that produce a positive lateral flow no longer need get a PCR test.

Asymptomatic people that produce a positive lateral flow no longer need get a PCR test.

People who test positive on lateral flows no longer need PCR

Prof Grant urged people to get Covid vaccinated.

Prof Grant urged people to get Covid vaccinated.

Interactive map: Covid case rates above national average in one part of Norfolk

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Government minister supports cutting Covid self-isolation to five days

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

Explained: New PCR test rules brought in as Omicron cases surge

Frustration is growing over when newly-eligible people will be able to get booster jabs.

Frustration is growing over when newly-eligible people will be able to get booster jabs.

Interactive map reveals Norfolk places with highest Covid vaccination rates

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced there will be no further restrictions at a Downing Street press conference today

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced there will be no further restrictions at a Downing Street press conference today

'We have a chance to ride it out' - PM says no new restrictions planned

A new interactive map has shown the Norfolk postcodes with the highest Covid rates.

A new interactive map has shown the Norfolk postcodes with the highest Covid rates.

Interactive map reveals the Norfolk postcodes with the highest Covid rates

The vaccination programme has been a big success in the UK.

The vaccination programme has been a big success in the UK.

Where can you get your Covid booster vaccine in Norfolk and Waveney today?

New analysis from the ZOE Covid Study has found that 75pc of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid.

New analysis from the ZOE Covid Study has found that 75pc of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid.

Three quarters of those with colds likely to have Covid, study finds

Sophie Smith, 18, from North Walsham was among those to attend the walk-in vaccine centre at Market Gates, in Great Yarmouth.

Sophie Smith, 18, from North Walsham was among those to attend the walk-in vaccine centre at Market Gates, in Great Yarmouth.

Everywhere offering walk-in Covid booster jabs in Norfolk and Waveney today

Lateral flow Covid tests have proved popular as people test before Christmas and New Year's celebrations

Lateral flow Covid tests have proved popular as people test before Christmas and New Year's celebrations

What does a faint red line on a lateral flow Covid test mean?

Antiviral Lagevrio (molnupiravir) pills, produced by Merck & Co.

Antiviral Lagevrio (molnupiravir) pills, produced by Merck & Co.

Plea for people with positive Covid tests to join 'game changer' pill trial

Norfolk and Waveney currently ranks fourth for the number of booster jabs given, and members of the public are being encouraged to make use of the down-time between Christmas and New Year to receive their booster dose

Norfolk and Waveney currently ranks fourth for the number of booster jabs given, and members of the public are being encouraged to make use of the down-time between Christmas and New Year to receive their booster dose

Drive for booster jabs to continue between Christmas and New Year

According to preliminary findings from the UK Health Security Agency, people with Omicron are between 50pc and 70pc less likely to be admitted to hospital.

According to preliminary findings from the UK Health Security Agency, people with Omicron are between 50pc and 70pc less likely to be admitted to hospital.

People with Omicron up to 70pc less likely to need visit to hospital

Almost two thirds of adults living in Breckland have been for a Covid booster jab

Almost two thirds of adults living in Breckland have been for a Covid booster jab

Almost two thirds of Breckland adults have had Covid booster