Health

Suffolk's response to coronavirus to be reviewed as council looks to learn lessons from pandemic

A 'lessons learned' analysis of Suffolk's response to the Covid-19 pandemic is set to get underway over the next couple of months.

Wait for invitation for Covid booster jab, Suffolk's health bosses say

People across Suffolk have been told to wait for invitations for booster Covid-19 jabs - and won't be accepted at walk-in clinics.

'Please be kind and supportive,' health bosses urge after reports of doctors being verbally abused

Health chiefs in Suffolk have issued a fresh plea to people across the county to be kind and supportive of GPs, after reports of increasing abuse.

Thousands of 12-15 year olds to be given Covid-19 jab

Most of Suffolk's 16-18 year olds have had a Covid-19 vaccination, according to latest data – with thousands of younger teenagers to be jabbed.

1,200 students in Suffolk have tested positive for coronavirus in past fortnight

NHS staff working their hardest amidst ‘incredibly high' demand, says Trust CEO

Dedicated ambulance mechanic named 'Unsung Hero' at star-studded awards ceremony

An ambulance mechanic who took just one day off in nine months during the pandemic to support his colleagues has won a top award.

Walk-in vaccination centres open their doors

Unjabbed residents are being invited to attend walk-in centres across the county as health bosses try to vaccinate as many people as possible.

GP surgery apologises after being forced to cancel flu clinics

Protest will highlight 'collapsing' state of NHS dentistry in Suffolk

Hospital trust's clinical helpline team lands national award

Plan to offer GP services at Mildenhall Hub shelved

Misery for dental patients to continue after swathes of Suffolk left out of plans for new services

Mental health hospital shut down following damning report

Covid figures for last week show rise in four Suffolk districts

Invites being sent out for 'revolutionary' blood test which could spot cancer early

Plans submitted for purpose-built health centre to replace three ageing GP surgeries

Covid jab recommended for children aged 12 to 15 by chief medical officers

Coronavirus testing centre opens in Suffolk town

Over 2,300 cases of coronavirus in Suffolk

Hundreds don pink for Girls Night Out event

West Suffolk Hospital phone lines back working following problems

Grieving father hopes son's suicide will help improve country's mental health services