Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Posts from NNUH The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) was formally opened by the Queen in 2004 and opened to its first patients in late 2001.
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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.

Teams and individuals from our hospitals Trust were recognised at an awards ceremony last night. Our annual Staff Awards...
28/11/2025

Teams and individuals from our hospitals Trust were recognised at an awards ceremony last night. Our annual Staff Awards were held at Carrow Road and celebrated the work of our outstanding colleagues and volunteers.
More than 600 nominations were received from patients and colleagues who were inspired by the dedication, professionalism and excellent care provided for patients and the support given to one another.
Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group CEO Lesley Dwyer said: “Thank you to every single person and team who was nominated for going above and beyond to make things better for our patients and colleagues. Huge congratulations to the winners for their outstanding achievements. In addition, I would like to thank the N&N’s Hospital Charity and Serco for their support. We couldn’t put on such a fantastic event without them.”
Lauren Harrison, Assistant Practitioner, won the Individual Patient Choice Award.
The patient who nominated her said: “Lauren leads by example and consistently brings warmth, intelligence and heart to everything she does. The difference she has made in my life is not just clinical it is profoundly human. Lauren is a powerful reminder of the humanity and heart that should be at the core of every patient experience. She exemplifies what healthcare should be - compassionate, personalised and deeply human and I am forever grateful to her.”
The Patient Choice Team Award was won by the Norwich Hand Unit.
The nomination said: “I spoke to at least six people and every one of them was kind and gentle, smiling and some even bringing some humour to the situation to put me at ease. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the whole team for providing such a first-class service."
Four members of staff received a Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising their outstanding contribution to the Trust during a long NHS career:

Judy Butcher, Patient Safety Incident Investigator
Caroline Ferrari, Sister, Rheumatology Day Unit
Melanie Goodrum, Operations Manager, Pharmacy Quality Assurance
Dr Trevor Wistow, Consultant Cardiologist

The N&N Hospitals Charity sponsored two of the awards, Trainee of the Year and Team of the Year.

This festive season, the Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity is inviting you to be part of its Christmas Bauble Appeal...
28/11/2025

This festive season, the Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals Charity is inviting you to be part of its Christmas Bauble Appeal to support our palliative and cancer patients.

For each £5 donation, we will hang a beautiful bauble on our tree in the NNUH East Atrium along with your own message where you can remember someone special, celebrate good news, or thank a loved one or member of staff.

Together these messages will help create a tree that sparkles with joy until Twelfth Night (January 5).

Your donation does more than decorate a tree, it will allow our charity to continue to support our complementary therapy service providing patients undergoing cancer treatment or palliative care with moments of peace and relief during the most difficult times.

It’s very simple to support our appeal. Visit the Charity Hub in the East Atrium (Level 2) to make your donation and hang your bauble. If you can’t come in person, email charity@nnuh.nhs.uk or call 01603 287107 and we’ll write your message for you.

You can also join us at our Christmas Fair in the East and West Atriums on Thursday, December 4, from 3pm to 7.30pm, where you can see the tree in all its glory and add your own bauble.

Julie Cooper, Head of Charity, said: “Every bauble tells a story and every donation helps us bring comfort and care to patients when they need it most. With your support of the Christmas Bauble Appeal, we can keep this vital service going and make a real difference.”

To find out more or donate, contact us at charity@nnuh.nhs.uk or call 01603 287107.

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28/11/2025

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Vaccines give you both the best protection. Speak to your midwife or GP surgery team.

Visit https://orlo.uk/GngVD for more information.

Tonight our Trust is celebrating the outstanding care that all our staff provide at the 2025 NNUH Staff Awards. Lesley D...
27/11/2025

Tonight our Trust is celebrating the outstanding care that all our staff provide at the 2025 NNUH Staff Awards.

Lesley Dwyer, CEO, commenced the ceremony by presenting the Leadership Award to Rebecca Ogden, Deputy Operational Manager, who has overseen hundreds of medical students through their training over the years

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place...
27/11/2025

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ https://orlo.uk/UB858

Todays is for our A&E department!
27/11/2025

Todays is for our A&E department!

The appointment of three new Executive Managing Directors has been announced at the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospi...
26/11/2025

The appointment of three new Executive Managing Directors has been announced at the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG).
Jonathan Gardner, Shane Gordon and Michelle Arrowsmith will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH), Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn, respectively.
Read the announcement in full ➡️ https://orlo.uk/TMw15

You're invited to an event to mark National Grief Awareness Week on 4 December.Taking place from 2-8 December, the aim i...
26/11/2025

You're invited to an event to mark National Grief Awareness Week on 4 December.

Taking place from 2-8 December, the aim is to raise awareness about grief and loss. It's also an opportunity to highlight the support available across our community to those who are grieving and helps us all foster a better understanding of the grieving process.

Grief is a natural response to loss and part of the human experience. Coming together allows us to support those who are grieving and create a space to normalise conversations around grief and loss.

Join us in the East Atrium for stands and talks from 10am-3pm.

Last week, we joined the Royal College of Nursing and teams across the UK to honour our amazing Health Care Support Work...
25/11/2025

Last week, we joined the Royal College of Nursing and teams across the UK to honour our amazing Health Care Support Workers for their dedication and vital contributions to patients in health and social care.

The East Atrium was buzzing with activity with stalls from RCN Norfolk, Unison Eastern, Spiritual Healthcare, the PD&E team, Planned and Unplanned Pastoral teams, Hospital Radio and PAT dogs. Colleagues enjoyed treats, music, and even a bit of dancing, thanks to support from Unison, RCN, and our wonderful nurse educators.

Big thanks to Sandra-Jane and Sally, the event organisers and to everyone who helped create the special event. Cakes were delivered to wards to show Health Care Support Workers who couldn’t attend that they’re valued.

As part of the event, colleagues were invited to share notes about their roles under the theme, “What I love doing in my HCSW role.” Some of the responses were:
• “I love helping people and my team.”
• “I can make a real difference to people’s lives when they are at their lowest.”
• “I love my job that I can take care of people. Making people feel happy is the biggest joy of my job.”

Thank you to every Health Care Support Worker for making a lasting difference every single day.

Whether you’re worried about weaning, looking into childcare options, or thinking about school readiness activities, Bes...
25/11/2025

Whether you’re worried about weaning, looking into childcare options, or thinking about school readiness activities, Best Start in Life offers trusted information from the government and NHS.

Get practical advice at https://orlo.uk/B6fq7

If you or a loved one are living with a life-shortening illness or receiving palliative care and do not yet have a Yello...
24/11/2025

If you or a loved one are living with a life-shortening illness or receiving palliative care and do not yet have a Yellow ‘Thinking Ahead’ Folder, please contact your hospital consultant, another member of your healthcare team, or your GP surgery.

The Yellow ‘Thinking Ahead’ Folder has been developed by health and care organisations across Norfolk and Waveney to support you in planning your current and future care. Inside the folder, you will find important documents such as your Advance Care Plan and ReSPECT form, along with a fast-track discharge booklet. This booklet includes key contact numbers, guidance for future care planning, and helpful information about what to expect. It is designed to support patients, families, and carers in managing the last months, weeks, and days of life.
Your health or care team will talk through these documents with you.

Please keep your folder in a safe place, and ensure it is easily accessible for any health or care professionals involved in your support. Bring it with you to all appointments and take it to hospital if you require inpatient care.

You may be aware of travel disruption around the hospital due to improvement works taking place on the A47 and A11 Thick...
24/11/2025

You may be aware of travel disruption around the hospital due to improvement works taking place on the A47 and A11 Thickthorn roundabout.

If you have an appointment with us, please give yourself plenty of extra time for your journey to NNUH.

Keep up to date with changes to lane/road closures by following National Highways East https://orlo.uk/jmeYV and tuning into local radio traffic announcements.

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The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) opened to its first patients in late 2001, and was formally opened by the Queen in 2004. 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.