Health

Paramedic designs special cushion to help improve patient comfort

A has been shortlisted for an award after designing a special cushion to improve patient comfort.

Menopause support event being held to empower and assist women

An event coming to the area will give women a chance to chat to experts about their menopause journey and what can help them.

Life-long carer thrives on new challenge and returns in style

A life-long carer has joined the Rapid Response Team at Extra Hands and almost immediately won a company award.

College’s skills brunch aimed to address training and development needs

A college hosted a Care Skills Brunch networking event at its University Centre.

Groundbreaking surgery performed at hospital

The QEH has performed Norfolk’s first same-day hip replacement surgery, enabling patients to walk out of the hospital just hours after the procedure.

A new QEH: Progress, concerns and what to expect in the future

Lynn’s hospital has taken another step towards its big rebuild - but what does this mean for the 2030 deadline?

Mother tells emotional story of how son’s death helped save the lives of others

A mother has told the emotional story of how her son’s death helped save the lives of others.

Town centre wellbeing event to support those affected by cancer

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is hosting its first-ever town centre wellbeing event, aimed at supporting individuals affected by cancer.

Your views on posters, the hospital rebuild and roadworks

Here are the readers’ letters from the Lynn News of Friday, September 27, 2024.

‘Breeding like there is no tomorrow’: Major rat infestation leaves young mother terrified

A young mother has been left petrified by a rat infestation at her home - and has slammed her housing association for failing to take action.

A smoking ban at pubs and clubs: ‘Nail in the coffin’ or ‘a lot about nothing’?

West Norfolk pubs, clubs, drinkers and politicians have had their say on a potential ban on smoking in outdoor areas.

Surgery’s prescription dispenser plan could allow patients to pick up medications out of hours

A village pharmacy is hoping to install a prescription collection automated dispenser which it says will help improve facilities for patients.

Huge announcement as hospital rebuild is back on track

Lynn’s hospital rebuild looks to be back on track after the Health Secretary announced it is “out of scope” of a review.

Hospital celebrates award nominations which highlight ‘groundbreaking’ patient care

The education faculty at Lynn’s hospital has been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards.

New community diagnostic centre set to reduce waiting times

In her monthly ‘The Ward Round’ column, Queen Elizabeth Hospital CEO Alice Webster discusses some exciting developments.

Carer Sue, 61, has ‘never looked back’ after career move from bank

Older people have a ‘heads-up’ when it comes to care work – according to a retired banker-turned-carer, who took up her new role at the age of 61.

Encouraging more people to get involved at town parkrun

Organisers of a town parkrun are raising awareness of the free event - and are hoping to recruit more volunteers.

‘I am going to end up in A&E screaming’, says 73-year-old amid teeth woes

A 73-year-old left with broken teeth and an inability to eat certain foods has blamed Norfolk’s failing dental industry.

New strategy announced to make hospital ‘fit for the future’

Lynn’s hospital has launched a new strategy which bosses aim to implement in the years leading up to a much-needed rebuild.

Firefighters to attend more medical emergencies as county-wide partnership expands

A partnership between Norfolk's ambulance and fire services which sees trained firefighters respond to medical emergencies is being expanded.

‘It is unfair’: Bank staff at hospital frustrated by dramatically reduced hours

Bank staff at Lynn’s hospital have voiced worries about their financial future after a dramatic reduction in shifts.

Health

Paramedic designs special cushion to help improve patient comfort

Menopause support event being held to empower and assist women

Menopause support event being held to empower and assist women

Life-long carer thrives on new challenge and returns in style

Life-long carer thrives on new challenge and returns in style

College’s skills brunch aimed to address training and development needs

College’s skills brunch aimed to address training and development needs

Groundbreaking surgery performed at hospital

Groundbreaking surgery performed at hospital

A new QEH: Progress, concerns and what to expect in the future

A new QEH: Progress, concerns and what to expect in the future

Mother tells emotional story of how son’s death helped save the lives of others

Mother tells emotional story of how son’s death helped save the lives of others

Town centre wellbeing event to support those affected by cancer

Town centre wellbeing event to support those affected by cancer

Your views on posters, the hospital rebuild and roadworks

Your views on posters, the hospital rebuild and roadworks

‘Breeding like there is no tomorrow’: Major rat infestation leaves young mother terrified

‘Breeding like there is no tomorrow’: Major rat infestation leaves young mother terrified

A smoking ban at pubs and clubs: ‘Nail in the coffin’ or ‘a lot about nothing’?

A smoking ban at pubs and clubs: ‘Nail in the coffin’ or ‘a lot about nothing’?

Surgery’s prescription dispenser plan could allow patients to pick up medications out of hours

Surgery’s prescription dispenser plan could allow patients to pick up medications out of hours

Huge announcement as hospital rebuild is back on track

Huge announcement as hospital rebuild is back on track

Hospital celebrates award nominations which highlight ‘groundbreaking’ patient care

Hospital celebrates award nominations which highlight ‘groundbreaking’ patient care

New community diagnostic centre set to reduce waiting times

New community diagnostic centre set to reduce waiting times

Carer Sue, 61, has ‘never looked back’ after career move from bank

Carer Sue, 61, has ‘never looked back’ after career move from bank

Encouraging more people to get involved at town parkrun

Encouraging more people to get involved at town parkrun

‘I am going to end up in A&E screaming’, says 73-year-old amid teeth woes

‘I am going to end up in A&E screaming’, says 73-year-old amid teeth woes

New strategy announced to make hospital ‘fit for the future’

New strategy announced to make hospital ‘fit for the future’

Firefighters to attend more medical emergencies as county-wide partnership expands

Firefighters to attend more medical emergencies as county-wide partnership expands

‘It is unfair’: Bank staff at hospital frustrated by dramatically reduced hours

‘It is unfair’: Bank staff at hospital frustrated by dramatically reduced hours

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