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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing November 12, 2010
World Diabetes Day Support in Norfolk is just a phone call away As World Diabetes Day takes place on Sunday November 14th NHS Norfolk is promoting a freephone helpline for people who have the condition. Diabetes patient advisors will have an information stand in the West Atrium of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing / Waveney Valley November 11, 2010
Eleven governor vacancies in mental health Trust elections Nominations are open from 9th November 2010 for people wishing to stand for election as a governor at Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The NHS Foundation Trust is seeking eleven new governors for a one-year term, beginning on 1st February 2011. Governor positions are […]
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Get ready for the cold winter months Are you prepared for winter? With an estimated 25,000 people dying every year in the country as a result of the cold weather, NHS Suffolk is encouraging people to prepare now for the cold winter months. Olive Quinton, NHS Suffolk’s health improvement manager said: “Last winter was very […]
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Don’t forget about your local pharmacist Your pharmacist does more than just dispense prescriptions. That’s the message from NHS Suffolk ahead of next week’s Ask Your Pharmacist Week (8 – 14 November) as it reminds people of the many services offered by their local pharmacist. Richard Hodgson, a senior pharmacist at NHS Suffolk said: “Your […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing / Waveney Valley November 3, 2010
Trust to hold ‘safeguarding awareness’ week for staff A special ‘safeguarding awareness’ week is being run for staff at Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust from November 8-12. The Trust will run a series of workshops to highlight safeguarding issues at a local level. This is in response to high-profile cases such as […]
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At last – some good news for smokers Smoking causes 9 out of 10 cases of lung cancer. In the UK over 39,000 people are diagnosed annually with lung cancer. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month (1 – 30 November) NHS Suffolk is encouraging people to recognise the very real dangers of smoking and offering support […]
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Still time to sign up Healthy Ambitions Suffolk Workers from across Suffolk still have time to sign up for an innovative challenge which encourages them to get together with workmates and walk their way to better health. The Healthy Ambitions Suffolk one million steps competition has already attracted more than 135 teams from across the […]
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Merger consultation deadline draws near People in Suffolk have just under two weeks left to have their say over proposals to merge the county’s mental health NHS trust with that of Norfolk. The suggestion would see one new NHS Foundation Trust replacing the current Suffolk Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust and Norfolk and Waveney Mental […]
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Businesses urged to apply as Sizewell B picks up silver Businesses from across Suffolk have been urged to follow the lead of Sizewell B and show their commitment to keeping their staff healthy by applying for a prestigious award. The power station, operated by EDF Energy, has become the first business this financial year to […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing / Waveney Valley October 20, 2010
Waveney Women’s Health Information Centre Courses & Workshops Telephone 01502 561816 Various venues – please phone for details Aura & Energy Sensing Workshop Friday 29th October 9.30am. Practice feeling energy fields and sensing auras. Cost £3 Venue Beccles Jewellery Making Workshop Tuesday 16th November 11am. Design and create your own jewellery whilst having fun! (Pay […]
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Alcohol service reflects on positive start Suffolk’s new alcohol service is reflecting on its first few weeks of operation, National Alcohol Awareness Week started on 18th October 2010. Altogether, it is estimated that more than 25,600 people aged over 20 in Suffolk have an alcohol dependency – most of these are people with a mild […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing October 14, 2010
Staying Healthy at Work Week: Paul and Karen have had their Health Checks… Have you? The chief executive of Ipswich Building Society and a BBC Radio Norfolk presenter had NHS Health Checks yesterday (Tuesday 12 October) as part of a special roadshow at The Forum in Norwich. The event was organised by NHS Norfolk and […]
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Suffolk leads the way at East Anglia eating disorder conference Suffolk’s award-winning eating disorders service is joining other professionals for the East Anglia Eating Disorder Network 5th Annual Training Conference on Friday 15th October. The event, which will be held at Dunstan Hall near Norwich, brings together specialist eating disorders services and agencies from across […]
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Could you walk 500 miles? – and not fall down when you’d finished?* With most people spending 60% of their life at work, there is a much better chance of improving your health by making healthy living a part of your working life. And during this week’s Staying Healthy at Work Week, NHS Suffolk is […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing / Tourist Attractions Norfolk and Suffolk / Waveney Valley October 12, 2010
An opportunity for disabled people to work together A meeting to discuss how disabled people in Suffolk can work together to give themselves a more representative voice is being arranged by Optua on Monday 15 November at Suffolk Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath. The meeting will discuss the government’s requirement for each local authority to have […]
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Art & Theatre / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / exhibitions / Health & Wellbeing October 6, 2010
A Celebration In Art for World Mental Health Day. An art display is being held at Lowestoft Main Library from 9th October to 15th of October 2010 to mark World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2010. Artwork from Tenants of North Lowestoft Housing Project and Stonham Housing is been displayed at the library. The […]