People in Norfolk and Waveney are being encouraged to talk about death and the practical aspects of preparing for it to make sure their end of life wishes are known and met.
Next week is Dying Matters Awareness Week and the Norfolk and Waveney health and care system is supporting a number of online events running from 10 - 16 May 2021.
More than a third of people aged over 16 in Norfolk and Waveney have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, newly released figures show.
According to data published today by NHS England and NHS Improvement 35% of adults in Norfolk and Waveney have received their second dose, compared to 28% of adults in England. This puts us second out of the 42 health and care systems in England.
Almost 70% of people aged over 16 in Norfolk and Waveney have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, newly released figures show.
According to data published today by NHS England and NHS Improvement 69% of adults in Norfolk and Waveney have received their first dose, compared to 62% of adults in England. This puts us fifth out of the 42 health and care systems in England.
The NHS in Norfolk and Waveney is reminding people that healthcare services, including the minor injuries unit and the walk-in centre, will continue to support patients over the Bank holiday weekend.
The best way to get the medical help you need is to think NHS 111 first. Phone NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for anything that feels urgent, or if you are unsure what to do. They can direct you to the most appropriate place and even book you a time slot for a GP consultation or A&E if necessary. In life-threatening emergencies dial 999.
