Health

Plans to raise thousands of pounds for new sensory equipment at a Swaffham nursing home have been kick-started by a local charitable group.

Managers insist Lynn staff will not be affected by the trial, which union leaders have branded a 'sell-off'.

Hospital bosses are insisting there is no immediate risk despite documents warning of the possibility of a 'catastrophic' incident.

Officials are urging people who have been ill in recent days to stay away from the hospital.

People in West Norfolk are less happy and more anxious than they were a year ago, according to a new survey.

A care home in Hunstanton is celebrating after being rated as Outstanding by inspectors.

A palliative care ward at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been boosted thanks to a charity golf day in Heacham.

Nurse vacancy rates at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital are at an all time low, following a successful recruitment campaign.

A couple who work at a GP surgery are holding a charity ball in Lynn next week to support a cause which they have seen affect a number of patients.

An in-home care company in West Norfolk has been rated as Outstanding after an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

An air ambulance was called to reports of a person in cardiac arrest in Lynn this afternoon.

Politicians vying to represent West Norfolk have responded after the boss of the area's hospital hit out at a lack of investment over decades.

Health chiefs have insisted there is no immediate cause for concern, but major redevelopment is needed, after fears of structural defects were raised.

In order to emphasise the wellbeing of staff, Lynn’s hospital put on a special awards night to celebrate the success of employees.

A Tilney All Saints family have donated toys, equipment and funds to Lynn’s QEH, after being inspired by the care provided to siblings who were ill.

Health chiefs say a decision on the future of a Lynn doctors' surgery will have to be delayed until January because of the election campaign.

Plans to build a new medical centre with a dementia suite in a West Norfolk village have been approved by the borough council’s planning committee.

Ingoldisthorpe Sports and Social Club has had a new defibrillator installed thanks to funding from the parish council.

An athlete who won over 100 national and global medals has revealed his transplanted kidney is failing and urged more people to become organ donors.

An organisation supporting bereaved parents following early pregnancy loss launches at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.