More people asked to sign up for NHS Norfolk updates as Twitter followers approach 1,000

NHS Norfolk is encouraging even more people to ‘follow’ the organisation on Twitter, joining the 935 people already receiving updates from the Primary Care Trust via the social networking website.

Since May 2009, NHS Norfolk has been leaving messages, or ‘tweets’, to update its followers – fellow twitter account holders who opt-in to automatically receive these updates – on http://twitter.com/nhsnorfolk.

These short messages help to keep people informed on the latest news and press releases, ongoing health campaigns and even updates on the number of local dentists who have availability for NHS patients.

Almost 400 tweets later, the number of followers has reached around 935 people. NHS Norfolk is now encouraging even more people who are interested in receiving the tweets to sign up, so as many people as possible receive the updates as soon as they are posted.

Trish Turner, NHS Norfolk’s Director of Communications and Engagement, said: “NHS Norfolk is keen to connect with members of the public and keep them informed with the latest news and campaign information. Twitter is just one way that people can receive these updates, but as we often send several messages each day, it is a good way for people to know instantly what the latest local health news is.


“The number of people receiving these updates is now around 935 and we are still getting an extra four or five followers every day. But if more people decide to receive our updates it will not only help us reach the 1000 mark even sooner, but it will mean more people will be up-to-date with the latest news from NHS Norfolk.


“For anyone who doesn’t want to receive our Twitter updates, NHS Norfolk’s own website is regularly updated with important information about latest news and ongoing campaigns or people can attend our public Board meetings which occur every other month.”

To view NHS Norfolk’s twitter page and sign up to become a follower, visit http://twitter.com/nhsnorfolk

Alternatively, you can access information about local health campaigns and services at www.norfolk.nhs.uk or by calling NHS Norfolk’s Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0800 587 4132.