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Thousands of patients will be asked for views in new style hospital survey
A new-style patient experience survey has just been launched at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Cromer Hospital.
Over the last three years the two hospitals have surveyed about 70,000 people in a regular monthly survey of patients' experience. The new survey will capture more detailed information, making it easier to identify any areas for improvement.
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NNUH launches ‘Feel Free 2 Ask’ campaign
Patients and visitors are being encouraged to ask questions about their care in a new campaign, called ‘Feel Free 2 Ask’, from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The campaign being launched today will be using life-size cut outs of hospital staff who have volunteered to be part of the campaign at the entrances of the Norfolk and Norwich...
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Clinical Imaging and Research Centre: a magnet for research
A new purpose-built Clinical Imaging and Research Centre is being officially opened at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) on 31st January, equipped with one of the most powerful and patient-friendly MRI scanners in the world.
The £5 million project is the result of close collaboration between the NNUH and the University of East Anglia.
Designed to accommodate two brand new scanners – CT and MRI – along with clinical support, the new centre will provide much-needed extra scanning capacity for our patients as well as a focus for research partners across the Norwich Research Park.
The Discovery MR750w 3 Tesla MRI scanner from GE Healthcare is the first system of its kind in the UK. It has a magnetic field strength twice as great as a traditional MRI scanner and offers a more comfortable patient experience for those who fear enclosed spaces, with a wider opening and the opportunity to go into the scanner feet first for all kinds of scans.
The new patient-friendly design allows radiologists to perform whole body imaging without repositioning the patient.
“This new MRI scanner will be a new platform for joint research themes such as the function of the human gut and obesity which are being studied on the Norwich Research Park,” says consultant radiologist Dr Paul Malcolm, MRI lead for NNUH and honorary lecturer at the UEA.”
“Imaging of the gut without the need for X-rays is increasingly important in understanding how the gut and digestion work. The ability to assess fat in the liver and other tissues with MRI is essential as we try to understand and tackle the problems of obesity.”
Professor Andrew Stewart Coats, chief executive of the Norwich Research Park, commented: “New developments in imaging technology allow greater insight into how the body works and how it goes wrong to an accuracy we would have never believed possible before.
“We have already begun attracting world-leading clinicians and scientists in gut and bone disease, microbiology and wasting disorders to Norwich, with eight new professors appointed in the last two years. With the technology to visualise the interaction between drugs, food and bacteria in the gut, this really is a quantum leap in our ability to understand how we can maintain healthy bone and muscle as we age or develop chronic diseases. This adds a new dimension to the world-leading science that already exists on the Norwich Research Park in plant and microbial sciences and in food research.”
The new building, designed by LSI Architects and built by Morgan Sindall, is visually striking both inside and out, with an exterior cladding of coloured glass which is the first of its kind in the UK.
Beth Coley
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500th baby born at new birthing unit
In the space of just five months the Midwifery-Led Birthing Unit at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has seen the delivery of its 500th baby.
Baby Hattie Rose, weighing 2.70 kgs, was born on 20th January at 2.00am to Aisha Heward. Aisha had her first baby (son Cody) at the NNUH exactly a year earlier and was attended by the same midwife who attended her this time, Molly...
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26 Jan 2012
Relay race between Cromer and NNUH
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08.30 on 6 Apr 2012 / 13.00 on 6 Apr 2012
Entries are now open for a brand new adventure race between the Cromer District Hospital and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) taking place on Good Friday 6th April 2012.
This new event is being hosted by Active Outdoor Sport for the first time in 2012, in partnership with the Friends of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Starting at the Cromer and District Hospital...
Investing in volunteers at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has achieved the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard, recognising the excellent work they do with their volunteers.
Similar to “Investors in People”, this prestigious award is designed to show that organisations value their volunteers and provide them with appropriate training and support.
The Investing in...
Organ Donation with a difference
An unusual collection has recently gone on display as part of the Hospital Arts Project at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) to raise awareness of organ donation.
The exhibit consists of 24 small vinyl figures which are collectively known as "The Organ Donors". Each model has individual characteristics and a name of its own and represents one of 9 transplantable...
Starlight brings a dose of fun to poorly children with a panto
The Starlight Children's Foundation has been working hard to restore the magic of the festive season to these children and their families with its recently-launched Christmas of Happiness Campaign.
As part of The Starlight Christmas of Happiness, poorly children across the country will be able to enjoy a wonderful performance of Aladdin from the safety of the hospital ward. Created...
Patients benefit thanks to donations from Friends of NNUH
More patients are benefiting from keyhole surgery at NNUH - thanks to charity donations and a little help from our Friends.
The Friends of NNUH stepped in with extra funds to provide £58,000 laparoscopic equipment used in gynaecological cancer surgery.
Consultant Obstetrician Mr Tim Duncan said: "The care of patients with gynaecological cancers is changing rapidly with the...
Acoustic night for Sparks4Hearts
A group of talented musicians are joining forces on 11 February at the Norwich Puppet Theatre to stage an acoustic evening in aid of the Norwich Sparks4Hearts charity appeal. The money raised will help to provide equipment to further develop the electrophysiology service at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, saving local heart patients from having to travel to Papworth for more complex...
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