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The university hospital replaced the old Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, founded in 1771, and the West Norwich Hospital (now the Norwich Community Hospital). The page is managed and monitored by the Trust. Any defamatory, abusive posts or statements contravening the Trust's social media policy will be removed from the page at the discretion of The Trust.

27/10/2025

Meet our Paediatric Practice Development team and the Trauma and Orthopaedics Clinical Education team who have been shortlisted in the Clinical Teacher Team of the Year category in our 2025 Staff Awards. Congratulations!

The Paediatric Practice Development team work tirelessly to ensure that all proficiencies are up to date with relevant training. They are always there to answer any questions and help clinically when the unit is short staffed. They go above and beyond and work well together in their team. Our paediatrics department would be lost without them.

The dynamic Trauma and Orthopaedics Clinical Education team is efficient, knowledgeable and provides fantastic support to our staff. The education team works together to deliver teaching sessions tailored specifically to the specialty. Team members also help staff stay compliant with mandatory training and assist with career progression. Beyond their excellent work in education, the educators are incredibly supportive during managerial meetings and provide valuable assistance in some very challenging situations. They deserve recognition for the outstanding work they do.

27/10/2025

Congratulations to Rebecca, Nicola and Jennifer, who have been shortlisted in the Clinical Teacher of the Year category in our 2025 Staff Awards.

Rebecca’s work is strengthening the connection between clinical research and frontline nursing practice. She has been instrumental in developing a strong relationship between the Complex Clinical Trials team and the Respiratory Department to ensure that student nurses are now able to experience research as part of their respiratory placements. Her approachable and enthusiastic attitude helps students feel comfortable and included, which makes for a more effective and enjoyable learning experience.

Nicola manages and provides superb training support for staff in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit. She has supported several staff through apprenticeships which has enabled this specialist area to grow their own workforce. This is important for us to keep up with the requirements of cancer care in the Trust. Nicola has taken everything in her stride and is a great support to all staff in this area.

Jennifer Garioch, Consultant Dermatologist , has a passion for patient-centred care. As a clinical teacher, she always shares her wisdom and knowledge. No case is too trivial to discuss and learn from.
Her style is concise and clear. She advocates for her patients and is a great role model.

A student who nominated Jennifer praised her teaching style adding: “She taught me without judgement and treated me very fairly. I gained so many skills learning from her. She is the reason I am where I am in my career. I am truly inspired by her.”

27/10/2025

The latest edition of the Pulse magazine is online and includes stories about recent award winners, latest news from the N&N Hospitals Charity and updates on research and innovation.
https://orlo.uk/VMoPI

24/10/2025

Congratulations to the Breast Imaging and Screening Team and the Speech and Language Therapy Team of Helen and Augusta, who have been shortlisted in the Allied Health Professional Team of the Year category in our 2025 Staff Awards.

The Breast Imaging and Screening Team has close multi-disciplinary cohesion. They have also won an external Allied Health Professional award for Equality, Diversity and Belonging which recognised the contribution of all staff to outreach work in the community. To help improve breast screening attendance, team members attend information events in their own time to speak to the public. Their dedication and passion to improve the experience of people attending for breast screening and symptomatic imaging is evident in the team's day to day practice and great feedback.

Helen and Gus are the Speech and Language Therapists who work on Critical Care and exemplify patient-centred care. This includes finding new and the most appropriate treatments for each individual patient. For example, Gus and Helen delivered a new treatment for one patient who had significant difficulties. They then delivered this treatment often coming in on their days off to complete the treatment for this patient. They go above and beyond .

24/10/2025

Congratulations to Karin, Penny and Lucy, who have been shortlisted in the Allied Health Professional of the Year category in our 2025 Staff Awards.

Karin is one of the Senior Radiographers and an integral part of the Cath Lab team, delivering the highest standards of care for patients and inspiring others. She is kind, helpful and compassionate to patients and creates a positive working environment which makes those around her feel safe and supported.

Penny is an exceptional Fibrosis Specialist Physiotherapist. She is very motivated to achieve the best for her patients and always goes above and beyond. She regularly takes part in national studies and has been a Principal Investigator for some of these studies. Her expertise, experience and calm manner are invaluable.

Lucy, Senior Therapeutic Radiographer, Lucy is an exemplary member of the department. Her hard work and dedication to patient care is above and beyond the expected. She is constantly going out of her way to help patients with any problems no matter how small and often stays late after her shift to do so. Lucy also makes it her mission to improve the way we work, developing documents to help teach others.

23/10/2025

This week's Thank You Thursday is for our Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit from a patient who praises the team's care and compassion following a miscarriage

23/10/2025

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/1Q2bq or email laura.harris@nnuh.nhs.uk

22/10/2025

Congratulations to Demi Blair and Emily Galloway, who have been shortlisted in the Resident Doctor of the Year category in our 2025 Staff Awards.

Demi and Emily have been shortlisted for demonstrating excellent collaborative working and outstanding commitment to patients, colleagues and the hospital.

Demi is not only a brilliant obstetrician, but a force of warmth, wisdom, and unwavering dedication in our maternity department. She lives and breathes the values of our hospital. Her care is always people focused, whether she is supporting a woman through one of the most vulnerable moments of her life, mentoring a junior doctor, or taking the time to check in with a tired colleague at the end of a long shift. She makes people feel safe, heard, and genuinely cared for, which is no small feat in the fast-paced and emotionally charged world of maternity care.

Emily is an excellent doctor in Oncology that we are lucky to have. She has an excellent attitude towards team working, collaborative working with the MDT, patient advocacy, and standing up for what she believes is correct even when others have a different view. Emily demonstrates excellent collaboration, proactivity and compassion in the care of complex palliative patients.

22/10/2025

There is another walking tour in the footsteps of Swedish Opera singer Jenny Lind this Friday.

Local historian and walking tour guide Paul Dickson ran the events last year as part of our celebrations to mark the 170th anniversary of the opening of the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital.

He has now introduced a programme of walking tours with all proceeds from the walk on Saturday 26 July going to the Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital.

The tours take in buildings related to the visits of Jenny Lind to the city and the establishment of our first Children’s Hospital in Pottergate in 1854 including the Bishop’s Palace where Jenny Lind stayed with the Bishop and his family. The tour crosses the city centre ending at the remaining part of the original Pottergate hospital which is now a private residence.

Tickets are £12. Visit: https://orlo.uk/MBN3h to book.

22/10/2025

Norfolk & Waveney CDCs programme has been shortlisted for a national award

The Community Diagnostic Centres programme is shortlisted in the Planning for Health and Wellbeing category at the the Royal Town Planning Institute Awards for Planning Excellence.

Now in their 48th year, the awards celebrate the very best in planning across the UK and globally. This recognition puts a national spotlight on the programme’s innovative approach to transforming healthcare access and patient experience through well-designed, sustainable infrastructure.

Thanks to outstanding collaboration across NHS partners, the CDCs are delivering state-of-the-art diagnostics closer to home, with net-zero design principles and community resilience at their core.

Finalists from across the country will gather for the awards ceremony on 27 November at the Bloomsbury Big Top in London, where the winners will be announced.

21/10/2025

Our patients with severe glaucoma can now benefit from a pioneering surgical procedure.

This month, Shaheryar (Sherry) Khan, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Surgeon, successfully performed our first two PAUL Glaucoma Implant (PGI) procedures, a major milestone for the department and service.

The PGI is an advanced form of tube shunt surgery designed for patients with severe, advanced or treatment-resistant glaucoma. Until now, this innovative implant was only available at a few specialist eye hospitals across the UK.

Sherry completed his ophthalmology training in the East of England and went on to specialise in glaucoma at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London before joining us as a consultant in August.

He said: “During my fellowship at Moorfields I was trained to perform advanced glaucoma tube shunt surgeries for complex and severe cases. I’m very humbled to bring this expertise back to the Norfolk and Norwich and to introduce the PAUL Glaucoma Implant to our patients. It’s a significant breakthrough for our service and fantastic news for our patients. By offering this procedure, we are now on par with major centres across the country. This surgery fills an important gap in our glaucoma care, so it’s something for all of us to celebrate.”

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure inside the eye caused by impaired fluid drainage. If left untreated this pressure can lead to irreversible vision loss or blindness. Because glaucoma often develops slowly and without early symptoms, regular eye examinations are vital for early detection and management.

The implant helps control eye pressure by providing a new drainage pathway for the fluid. It’s designed to offer long-term pressure control, typically lasting up to 10 years, helping to prevent further damage to the optic nerve.

Sherry added: “The PAUL tube shunt has been shown to have fewer complications and higher success rates compared with older types of implants. Patients who undergo this procedure experience lower eye pressures and often require fewer glaucoma medications in the long term. It’s wonderful that we can now offer this state-of-the-art treatment to our patients here in Norfolk.”

It is anticipated that around 25–30 patients each year will benefit from this new procedure at NNUH.

Yves Vandecasteele, 57, from Wymondham was the first patient to have the procedure here. He developed glaucoma after being diagnosed with uveitis. He said: “I managed with steroid drops and tablets for a while, but these heightened the pressure in my eye. This surgery was really the only option left for me and overall, I’m pleased. The pressure levels have dropped significantly and I haven’t experienced any pain. I’m very grateful this was an option for me.”

Linda Howard, 72, from Suffolk, was diagnosed with glaucoma in her 50s. She said: “I’ve taken medication for several years and had selective laser therapy which had left my eyes very sore. I couldn’t have any more of that therapy and Mr Khan said this was the best option for me. I only have 30% vision in my right eye, so it really was a last-ditch attempt to save it. I’ve experienced very little pain and the pressure is already lower than it was when I saw Mr Khan in clinic in September. I’m really pleased with how it’s gone and I’m extremely grateful that Mr Khan has brought this amazing surgery to the hospital.”

21/10/2025

The latest edition of the Pulse magazine has been published and is now available to read online.
The Autumn edition includes coverage of Organ Donation Week and staff sharing their personal stories about the impact of organ donation on their lives.
This edition includes recent award winners, the publication of the Adult In-Patient Survey, latest research news and updates from the N&N Hospitals Charity.
See the link in our bio to read in full.

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