Patients rate West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust care highly in national survey
People cared for as inpatients by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) have rated their overall experience as being in the top five of the acute and combined Trusts in England, and among the best in the region. In the NHS Adult Inpatient Survey for 2023, the Trust was rated at 8.5 out of […]
Breckland Cats Protection – Blood donors
Did you know that cats and dogs can be blood donors to other cats and dogs? For cats the criteria to be a blood donor is that the cat must be between 1 year and 8 years old, and weigh at least 4kg. They should preferably be in indoor cat, otherwise they must be Feline […]
Protect Yourself This Winter: Flu, Covid, and RSV Vaccinations Now Available
As winter approaches, School Lane Surgery, in collaboration with Grove Surgery and Watton Medical Practice, is offering a range of crucial vaccinations for flu, covid, and the new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Like last year, we are combining our flu and COVID vaccination clinics. You can book both vaccines in one go, saving you from […]
Chair-iffic donations from the Friends of West Suffolk
Patients accessing services from the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust are feeling the benefit of a series of grants generously given by the Friends of West Suffolk Hospital charity. Totalling nearly £90,000, the grants given last year have been raised through donations, legacies, volunteers and income via the hospital Friends’ shop located near the main […]
Game, Set and Match!
“It feels a great time to be running an auction, fresh from Alfie’s Wimbledon success and ahead of the Paralympics. We’re all hoping he comes back with another medal” – garments donated by Paralympic tennis ace Hewett are being sold to raise funds for EACH Paralympic tennis ace Alfie Hewett has served up a treat […]
Enjoy A Sound Bath With the BTO
Have you ever wished to find natural and accessible ways to manage stress, anxiety and overwhelm? Perhaps you don’t know where to start. If you’re a Thetford resident, the British Trust for Ornithology have set up a series of free events to help you with just that. Join Nicky, from Sound and Ground at the […]
“Love Your Market Town” grants offered to boost visitor numbers
Local councils are calling for new ideas to boost footfall in Norfolk towns, following a successful pilot last year. The ‘Love Your Market Town’ fund is offering grants of up to £2,000 to groups and businesses in Breckland and West Norfolk who want to increase visitors to their area. The scheme is supported by Norfolk […]
Norfolk-born Lauren Hemp returns to The Nest to unveil pitch named in her honour
Manchester City and England forward Lauren Hemp returned to her roots to officially open The Lauren Hemp Pitch in Norwich, named in recognition of the part she has played in the huge success of the Lionesses. Just two weeks after playing for the Lionesses at Carrow Road in July, Lauren opened a 3G pitch at The Nest […]
Cabinet to consider changes to adult social care charging policy
Norfolk County Council’s Cabinet will meet on 5 August 2024 to consider proposals to change the way that people are charged for adult social care services while living in their own home. Norfolk County Council currently applies a higher level of Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG) than the government’s rates for people aged 18 to pension […]
Council cabinet to consider budget savings following consultation
Norfolk County Council’s cabinet is being asked to consider proposed changes to key services, following recent public consultations. Earlier this year, the council put forward plans to: The council’s cabinet are being asked to agree to implement each proposal at a meeting on Monday 5 August. If approved, the changes are expected to save the […]
