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There is only one week left to complete the National Quarterly Pulse Survey. A huge thank you to everyone who has already completed theirs. Find the link to the survey in Weekly Messages & take 5 minutes to share your feedback & have your voice heard. #WeAreNCHC

Ready for your 2026 challenge??🪂 Whether you're in Norfolk or Cambridgeshire, you can improve patient experience at @NCHC_NHS or @ccs_nhst by raising funds for your #NHS #charity. Email us for more info: charitablefund@nchc.nhs.uk.

Are you a staff member at NCH&C? We invite you to take just 5 minutes to complete the national pulse survey & share your valuable feedback. The survey is open until 31 January. Your voice matters, & we want to hear your thoughts. Find the link in Weekly Messages and The Loop.

Make 2026 the year you quit smoking for good. There’s lots of free support available to help you. Join the thousands of people preparing to quit smoking this year. Download the NHS Quit Smoking app or visit Smoke Free Norfolk buff.ly/47Qywo1.

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 ➡️ buff.ly/oegfOIO

Snow and ice warnings are in place ❄️ Falls are common, particularly in older people. If you or someone else does fall, try to stay calm and check for injuries before trying to get up. If they need further help, call 111 or 999. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/fal…

Want to get involved this year and help us make a difference to @NCHC_NHS patients? We have several events planned, or you can create your own with our fundraising support. 🪂☕🏃‍♀️‍ Events can be a wonderful team bonding experience, as well as a personal challenge...👍

We want to wish all our patients, staff & volunteers a very happy new year . A special thank you to all who are working at new year, and to those who have worked over the festive period, to care for our patients and communities

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. ➡️ nhs.uk/111

From all of us at #WeAreNCHC, a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible @nchcvols and everyone who fundraised or donated to the Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust Charitable Fund in 2025. We’re excited for the new volunteering and fundraising opportunities in 2026.

Keeping warm over the winter months can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems. Here is some advice on how you can keep warm this winter ➡️ nhs.uk/staywell

Last week, staff at Willow Therapy Unit organised a lovely Christmas party for patients.🎄 Everyone got creative making Christmas cards for their loved ones, bringing plenty of festive cheer. A huge thank you to the team for organising such a special event.

Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly. Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're eligible.

Get help in the right place this winter. If you need urgent healthcare advice but it’s not an emergency, think NHS 111 first. They can help you get the care you need at the right place. Go online at 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

Help keep yourself and others well this winter by following these three steps: 🔹 Wash your hands frequently 🔹 Minimise contact with others if you’re feeling unwell 🔹 Get vaccinated Wishing you all a joyful and healthy holiday season 🎄

This Christmas, we would like to wish our patients, their families & all our staff a very Merry Christmas 🎄. Thank you to all our staff who are working over the Christmas holidays. Your dedication, compassion and care make a real difference, today and every day 💙. #WeAreNCHC

Patients, families, and staff at Ogden Court Community Hospital have been enjoying the festive spirit this Christmas. We are very grateful to the Norwich Cathedral Chamber Choir for joining us and leading the carols.

Need a pharmacy over the Christmas holidays? Some pharmacies in Norfolk and Waveney will be open during Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Check your nearest open pharmacy here: buff.ly/EuKqx5v