Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
@nnuh.bsky.social
We are the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals providing acute and specialist hospital care to patients across Norfolk and Waveney.
www.nnuh.nhs.uk
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A clinical innovation fund which benefits patients through research between NNUH and the @quadraminstitute.bsky.social has selected five new projects for funding.
The Quadram Institute Clinical Seedcorn Fund was set up to help clinicians develop research ideas with scientists at QI.
The Quadram Institute Clinical Seedcorn Fund was set up to help clinicians develop research ideas with scientists at QI.
February 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
A clinical innovation fund which benefits patients through research between NNUH and the @quadraminstitute.bsky.social has selected five new projects for funding.
The Quadram Institute Clinical Seedcorn Fund was set up to help clinicians develop research ideas with scientists at QI.
The Quadram Institute Clinical Seedcorn Fund was set up to help clinicians develop research ideas with scientists at QI.
We wish a happy Lunar New Year to all our colleagues, patients and visitors who are celebrating.
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a two-week festival marking the beginning of a new lunar year. This year, it takes place between 17 February and 3 March 2026.
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a two-week festival marking the beginning of a new lunar year. This year, it takes place between 17 February and 3 March 2026.
February 17, 2026 at 9:02 AM
We wish a happy Lunar New Year to all our colleagues, patients and visitors who are celebrating.
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a two-week festival marking the beginning of a new lunar year. This year, it takes place between 17 February and 3 March 2026.
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a two-week festival marking the beginning of a new lunar year. This year, it takes place between 17 February and 3 March 2026.
Eight-year-old Esme has joined the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity’s AirMazing Challenge to ‘walk around the world’.
Esme and 55 other young patients under our Cystic Fibrosis care have been given wearable fitness trackers to encourage them to exercise.
https://orlo.uk/Hkgtr
Esme and 55 other young patients under our Cystic Fibrosis care have been given wearable fitness trackers to encourage them to exercise.
https://orlo.uk/Hkgtr
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Eight-year-old Esme has joined the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity’s AirMazing Challenge to ‘walk around the world’.
Esme and 55 other young patients under our Cystic Fibrosis care have been given wearable fitness trackers to encourage them to exercise.
https://orlo.uk/Hkgtr
Esme and 55 other young patients under our Cystic Fibrosis care have been given wearable fitness trackers to encourage them to exercise.
https://orlo.uk/Hkgtr
Meet Alex Watson who joined us in December as our hospital’s first Memory Maker.
Working across all adult in-patient wards, she will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of trained volunteers who will offer compassionate support to patients and their families as they approach the end of life.
Working across all adult in-patient wards, she will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of trained volunteers who will offer compassionate support to patients and their families as they approach the end of life.
February 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Meet Alex Watson who joined us in December as our hospital’s first Memory Maker.
Working across all adult in-patient wards, she will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of trained volunteers who will offer compassionate support to patients and their families as they approach the end of life.
Working across all adult in-patient wards, she will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of trained volunteers who will offer compassionate support to patients and their families as they approach the end of life.
A former international footballer has joined one of our surgeons in calling for greater awareness of oesophageal and gastric cancers.
Sammy Morgan, who played for Northern Ireland, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and referred to Prof Bhaskar Kumar, oesophagogastric cancer lead at NNUH.
Sammy Morgan, who played for Northern Ireland, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and referred to Prof Bhaskar Kumar, oesophagogastric cancer lead at NNUH.
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A former international footballer has joined one of our surgeons in calling for greater awareness of oesophageal and gastric cancers.
Sammy Morgan, who played for Northern Ireland, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and referred to Prof Bhaskar Kumar, oesophagogastric cancer lead at NNUH.
Sammy Morgan, who played for Northern Ireland, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and referred to Prof Bhaskar Kumar, oesophagogastric cancer lead at NNUH.
Our Neurosciences team is researching a new treatment for stroke-related spatial neglect.
The clinical trial, “SIGHT: Spatial Inattention Grasping Therapy”, is in collaboration with UEA, Norwich Research Park and Therapeutic Services research leadership.
https://orlo.uk/uidce
The clinical trial, “SIGHT: Spatial Inattention Grasping Therapy”, is in collaboration with UEA, Norwich Research Park and Therapeutic Services research leadership.
https://orlo.uk/uidce
February 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Our Neurosciences team is researching a new treatment for stroke-related spatial neglect.
The clinical trial, “SIGHT: Spatial Inattention Grasping Therapy”, is in collaboration with UEA, Norwich Research Park and Therapeutic Services research leadership.
https://orlo.uk/uidce
The clinical trial, “SIGHT: Spatial Inattention Grasping Therapy”, is in collaboration with UEA, Norwich Research Park and Therapeutic Services research leadership.
https://orlo.uk/uidce
During #NAW2026 we're re-sharing our podcast featuring Career Development Manager Sophie Carter, and Kerry Baldwin who completed an apprenticeship with us.
Find out what sort of roles we offer, what's involved and how apprenticeships help both individuals and our Trust.
https://orlo.uk/sB5wI
Find out what sort of roles we offer, what's involved and how apprenticeships help both individuals and our Trust.
https://orlo.uk/sB5wI
February 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
During #NAW2026 we're re-sharing our podcast featuring Career Development Manager Sophie Carter, and Kerry Baldwin who completed an apprenticeship with us.
Find out what sort of roles we offer, what's involved and how apprenticeships help both individuals and our Trust.
https://orlo.uk/sB5wI
Find out what sort of roles we offer, what's involved and how apprenticeships help both individuals and our Trust.
https://orlo.uk/sB5wI
On Monday a special Together Against Cancer away day took place, focused on strengthening collaboration and championing patient voice in cancer services across Norfolk & Waveney.
It also aligned with today's World Cancer Day theme, #UnitedByUnique.
It also aligned with today's World Cancer Day theme, #UnitedByUnique.
February 4, 2026 at 9:02 AM
On Monday a special Together Against Cancer away day took place, focused on strengthening collaboration and championing patient voice in cancer services across Norfolk & Waveney.
It also aligned with today's World Cancer Day theme, #UnitedByUnique.
It also aligned with today's World Cancer Day theme, #UnitedByUnique.
Marco Gasparetto, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist, has been appointed a Consultant Clinical Associate Professor at UEA.
The appointment is part of a collaboration to expand our research activity.
His focus is on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, a lifelong condition.
The appointment is part of a collaboration to expand our research activity.
His focus is on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, a lifelong condition.
February 3, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Marco Gasparetto, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist, has been appointed a Consultant Clinical Associate Professor at UEA.
The appointment is part of a collaboration to expand our research activity.
His focus is on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, a lifelong condition.
The appointment is part of a collaboration to expand our research activity.
His focus is on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, a lifelong condition.
Our Maternity and Gastroenterology teams won the Green Nursing Challenge for their joint IBD & Maternity Clinic.
The streamlined multidisciplinary service aims to make pregnancy simpler and more supportive for women with complex IBD needs whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money.
The streamlined multidisciplinary service aims to make pregnancy simpler and more supportive for women with complex IBD needs whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money.
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Our Maternity and Gastroenterology teams won the Green Nursing Challenge for their joint IBD & Maternity Clinic.
The streamlined multidisciplinary service aims to make pregnancy simpler and more supportive for women with complex IBD needs whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money.
The streamlined multidisciplinary service aims to make pregnancy simpler and more supportive for women with complex IBD needs whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money.
Help stop common winter infections from spreading with these simple steps for you and your household.
If you've had a vomiting bug please do not visit the hospital until you've not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days.
If you've had a vomiting bug please do not visit the hospital until you've not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days.
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Help stop common winter infections from spreading with these simple steps for you and your household.
If you've had a vomiting bug please do not visit the hospital until you've not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days.
If you've had a vomiting bug please do not visit the hospital until you've not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days.
We're saying farewell to Fergus, one of our Pets As Therapy dogs, who's retiring after visiting the hospital with his owner Richard since 2023.
Together they've visited staff and patients across NNUH and Cromer Hospital.
Thank you Fergus and Richard for the comfort and joy you've brought.
Together they've visited staff and patients across NNUH and Cromer Hospital.
Thank you Fergus and Richard for the comfort and joy you've brought.
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We're saying farewell to Fergus, one of our Pets As Therapy dogs, who's retiring after visiting the hospital with his owner Richard since 2023.
Together they've visited staff and patients across NNUH and Cromer Hospital.
Thank you Fergus and Richard for the comfort and joy you've brought.
Together they've visited staff and patients across NNUH and Cromer Hospital.
Thank you Fergus and Richard for the comfort and joy you've brought.
Paul Barker, one of our retired Consultant Anaesthetists, has been awarded honorary membership of the Association of Anaesthetists.
The award recognises his significant contributions and commitment to association plus his efforts in shaping policy.
Congratulations Paul from all of us at NNUH.
The award recognises his significant contributions and commitment to association plus his efforts in shaping policy.
Congratulations Paul from all of us at NNUH.
January 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Paul Barker, one of our retired Consultant Anaesthetists, has been awarded honorary membership of the Association of Anaesthetists.
The award recognises his significant contributions and commitment to association plus his efforts in shaping policy.
Congratulations Paul from all of us at NNUH.
The award recognises his significant contributions and commitment to association plus his efforts in shaping policy.
Congratulations Paul from all of us at NNUH.
Following the success of last year, we're holding another Complex Health Transition Event this April.
It aims to support families with a young person with complex health needs who will be moving to adult services in the future.
No need to book.
It aims to support families with a young person with complex health needs who will be moving to adult services in the future.
No need to book.
January 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Following the success of last year, we're holding another Complex Health Transition Event this April.
It aims to support families with a young person with complex health needs who will be moving to adult services in the future.
No need to book.
It aims to support families with a young person with complex health needs who will be moving to adult services in the future.
No need to book.
We've received 5 Catherine’s Roses from Kensington Palace to bring joy and comfort to patients and their loved ones.
HRH The Princess of Wales was invited by the Royal Horticultural Society to have a charity rose named after her. Proceeds from sales will to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
HRH The Princess of Wales was invited by the Royal Horticultural Society to have a charity rose named after her. Proceeds from sales will to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We've received 5 Catherine’s Roses from Kensington Palace to bring joy and comfort to patients and their loved ones.
HRH The Princess of Wales was invited by the Royal Horticultural Society to have a charity rose named after her. Proceeds from sales will to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
HRH The Princess of Wales was invited by the Royal Horticultural Society to have a charity rose named after her. Proceeds from sales will to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Did you know that keeping a warm home can help keep you healthy?
Read more tips for people with long term health conditions well in the winter weather ➡️ https://orlo.uk/qMGXn
Read more tips for people with long term health conditions well in the winter weather ➡️ https://orlo.uk/qMGXn
January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Did you know that keeping a warm home can help keep you healthy?
Read more tips for people with long term health conditions well in the winter weather ➡️ https://orlo.uk/qMGXn
Read more tips for people with long term health conditions well in the winter weather ➡️ https://orlo.uk/qMGXn
This year's NNUH Dementia Fayre will take place on Thursday 14 May from 10am - 4pm.
Our annual event is free to patients, carers and families and provides information for those who are affected by dementia.
Look out for details of this year's speakers soon.
Our annual event is free to patients, carers and families and provides information for those who are affected by dementia.
Look out for details of this year's speakers soon.
January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This year's NNUH Dementia Fayre will take place on Thursday 14 May from 10am - 4pm.
Our annual event is free to patients, carers and families and provides information for those who are affected by dementia.
Look out for details of this year's speakers soon.
Our annual event is free to patients, carers and families and provides information for those who are affected by dementia.
Look out for details of this year's speakers soon.
Two of our urology oncology nurse specialists are taking part in the St Martin’s Sleep Out at Norwich Cathedral to raise awareness of and funds for homelessness.
Rachel Matthews and Louise Matthews are supporting the charity which provides essential services to vulnerable people across Norwich.
Rachel Matthews and Louise Matthews are supporting the charity which provides essential services to vulnerable people across Norwich.
January 22, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Two of our urology oncology nurse specialists are taking part in the St Martin’s Sleep Out at Norwich Cathedral to raise awareness of and funds for homelessness.
Rachel Matthews and Louise Matthews are supporting the charity which provides essential services to vulnerable people across Norwich.
Rachel Matthews and Louise Matthews are supporting the charity which provides essential services to vulnerable people across Norwich.
Congratulations to our research team who’ve become the top recruiters to a study into the treatment for people who have repeated kneecap dislocations.
The REPPORT trial compared operative versus non-operative care for people after repeated patellar dislocations.
More: https://orlo.uk/09AXB
The REPPORT trial compared operative versus non-operative care for people after repeated patellar dislocations.
More: https://orlo.uk/09AXB
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Congratulations to our research team who’ve become the top recruiters to a study into the treatment for people who have repeated kneecap dislocations.
The REPPORT trial compared operative versus non-operative care for people after repeated patellar dislocations.
More: https://orlo.uk/09AXB
The REPPORT trial compared operative versus non-operative care for people after repeated patellar dislocations.
More: https://orlo.uk/09AXB
The three winners of our ENT outpatient department Christmas Drawing Competition received their prizes that were kindly provided by the N&N Hospitals Charity last week.
This is the fourth competition for children aged 3-10 who visited the outpatient department throughout December.
This is the fourth competition for children aged 3-10 who visited the outpatient department throughout December.
January 21, 2026 at 9:02 AM
The three winners of our ENT outpatient department Christmas Drawing Competition received their prizes that were kindly provided by the N&N Hospitals Charity last week.
This is the fourth competition for children aged 3-10 who visited the outpatient department throughout December.
This is the fourth competition for children aged 3-10 who visited the outpatient department throughout December.
One of our Diabetes Specialist Midwives has appeared on national TV talking about technology being rolled out for expectant mums with type 1 diabetes.
Nina Willer explains how the system can effectively manage blood glucose levels.
Watch Nina on Morning Live at 33mins: https://orlo.uk/19v2h
Nina Willer explains how the system can effectively manage blood glucose levels.
Watch Nina on Morning Live at 33mins: https://orlo.uk/19v2h
January 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
One of our Diabetes Specialist Midwives has appeared on national TV talking about technology being rolled out for expectant mums with type 1 diabetes.
Nina Willer explains how the system can effectively manage blood glucose levels.
Watch Nina on Morning Live at 33mins: https://orlo.uk/19v2h
Nina Willer explains how the system can effectively manage blood glucose levels.
Watch Nina on Morning Live at 33mins: https://orlo.uk/19v2h
If you're due to give birth with us you may soon be invited to give feedback on the quality of care and support you receive during your pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally.
The 2026 NHS Maternity Survey will help us understand what works well and what needs improving.
https://orlo.uk/UpoMc
The 2026 NHS Maternity Survey will help us understand what works well and what needs improving.
https://orlo.uk/UpoMc
January 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM
If you're due to give birth with us you may soon be invited to give feedback on the quality of care and support you receive during your pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally.
The 2026 NHS Maternity Survey will help us understand what works well and what needs improving.
https://orlo.uk/UpoMc
The 2026 NHS Maternity Survey will help us understand what works well and what needs improving.
https://orlo.uk/UpoMc
Winter is an extremely busy time for the NHS.
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.
Only attend A&E in an emergency.
➡️ https://orlo.uk/lrozc
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.
Only attend A&E in an emergency.
➡️ https://orlo.uk/lrozc
January 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Winter is an extremely busy time for the NHS.
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.
Only attend A&E in an emergency.
➡️ https://orlo.uk/lrozc
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.
Only attend A&E in an emergency.
➡️ https://orlo.uk/lrozc
Due to necessary works, our switchboard service will have a temporary outage of up to 15 minutes between 8 and 8.30pm tonight (Thursday 15 January).
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Due to necessary works, our switchboard service will have a temporary outage of up to 15 minutes between 8 and 8.30pm tonight (Thursday 15 January).
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Today's #ThankYouThursday is for our Adult Congenital Heart Disease Service (ACHDS) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU)!
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Today's #ThankYouThursday is for our Adult Congenital Heart Disease Service (ACHDS) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU)!