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Every year in east Suffolk, approximately £2.1m is wasted on unused prescription medicine
Open the Bag: if you don't need the prescription medication hand it back to your pharmacist or delivery driver so it can be used safely by somebody else who needs it. more>

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Tue 23 May 2017 9:46

Although @IESCCG patient conference on 30 May is now full, do stay in touch by signing up to Points of View.… https://t.co/jwDUdFqNDp

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Tue 23 May 2017 9:27

Governing Body members are asking: how do we maximise opportunity for patients; the potential of our system; & ensuring alliances join up?

Tue 23 May 2017 9:24

Ed Garratt talked about clinical leadership & integrated working which has seen closer collaboration in NHS & social care at governing body

Tue 23 May 2017 8:55

Please check that you'll have enough prescription medicine to last over the bank holiday weekend. #SuffolkNHS https://t.co/3t8N6T8b0t

Mon 22 May 2017 15:30

Hope you'll join us tomorrow at meeting in public of @IESCCG Governing Body in Stratford St Andrew from 9 a.m.… https://t.co/BxA7VxB5pq

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Mon 22 May 2017 15:10

What's an #NHS Sustainability & Transformation Plan? Is there one 4 #Suffolk? Your Q's answered?… https://t.co/dovQrlkJGv

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Mon 22 May 2017 11:05

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Mon 22 May 2017 9:58

RT @4_yp: Young Leaders, join @SuffolkSAY on 31 May to share YOUR ideas on how to create a strong youth voice in #Suffolk https://t.co/9WB3…

Mon 22 May 2017 9:41

RT @NSFTtweets: Looking for a career in Forensic Secure Services? Find out more at one of our open days on Wednesday: https://t.co/UC8cLZJp…

Mon 22 May 2017 9:40

NHS tips that may help reduce your back pain and speed up your recovery https://t.co/gm7jZxPybe #SuffolkNHS https://t.co/EZJANdUXQJ

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Mon 22 May 2017 7:00

You can call NHS 111 anytime,24/7, for urgent medical help and advice. You'll speak to a trained advisor who will h… https://t.co/frQM7AWSeA

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Sun 21 May 2017 14:01

How do you think care services should change 2016-21 to keep people healthier at home? #Plan4BetterHealth… https://t.co/o6hnzc3Giu

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Sun 21 May 2017 11:50

Your practical guide to being a carer for someone with dementia #DementiaTogetherSuffolk https://t.co/omnMOwPNUh https://t.co/mobGl9Vg0i

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Sat 20 May 2017 14:01

New videos for children with epilepsy. Helping children understand and live with epilepsy #epilepsyweek… https://t.co/4cVD3K0vcD

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Sat 20 May 2017 12:45

If you're feeling poorly this weekend then pop in to your local pharmacy for some friendly help and advice.… https://t.co/kSUm8DLAKd

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Sat 20 May 2017 7:25

Approx. 12,000 people in Suffolk live with dementia. Check out help & support from Dementia Together Suffolk… https://t.co/dgXYgCoJkr

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Fri 19 May 2017 16:01

RT @NHSImprovement: Interested to improve how you support people with dementia + their carers? Check out this @LNWH_NHS resource https://t.…

Fri 19 May 2017 15:42

RT @Enkababu: Treatments exist do delay progress or treat other symptoms depending on the type #DementiaAwarenessWeek

Fri 19 May 2017 15:42

RT @Enkababu: Thanks to @alzheimerssoc @alzassociation @ARUKnews work and research are going forward. One day we might have a cure #Dementi…

Fri 19 May 2017 15:42

Meeting in public of the governing body

We hope you will join us at the next meeting in public of the CCG Governing Body on Tuesday 23 May in Stratford St Andrew. Get involved and have your say.
The meeting will be followed by the Primary Care Commissioning Committee. more>

Let's unite for Dementia Awareness Week

During Dementia Awareness Week 2017 (14 – 20 May), NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk and NHS West Suffolk clinical commissioning groups and Suffolk County Council are promoting a number of events across the county to show that life doesn’t end with the diagnosis of dementia. more>

Thumbs up for health commissioners

NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk and NHS West Suffolk clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) have been highly rated by their local health and care partners in an annual stakeholders’ survey. more>

The future of the NHS in east Suffolk

People in east Suffolk are being invited to debate and discuss how the challenges facing the NHS can be effectively addressed and how local people can get more involved in shaping services. more>

Get hay fever help and advice from your pharmacist

As the hay fever season begins people who suffer from the allergy are being encouraged to visit their local pharmacy – rather than their GP - for help and advice. more>