Live Breaking News & Updates on Lowestoft hospital

Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Lowestoft hospital on our comprehensive webpage. Get up-to-the-minute updates on local events, politics, business, entertainment, and more. Our dedicated team of journalists delivers timely and reliable news, ensuring you're always in the know. Discover firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and exclusive interviews, all in one convenient destination. Don't miss a beat — visit our webpage for real-time breaking news in Lowestoft hospital and stay connected to the pulse of your community

Community nurse Lowestoft retires just before 82nd birthday

After some 47 years of service, and having helped thousands of people, inspirational community nurse Maureen Underwood has called time on an amazing career.

Somerleyton , Suffolk , United-kingdom , Maureen-underdown , Lynda-armon , Kate-spence , Ian-hutchison , Kate-spence-maureen-underdown , James-paget-university-hospital-in-gorleston , Community-healthcare , Hotel-victoria , Mrs-underdown

Centre Lowestoft Hospital site in memory Danny Willgoss

A former hospital social club and training venue is set to be the base for "a vital service."

Carlton , North-yorkshire , United-kingdom , Danny-willgoss , Terry-willgoss , Daniel-willgoss , Lowestoft-hospital , Mrs-willgoss , Tennyson-road ,

James Paget Hospital nurse's prestigious gold award


Published:
5:49 PM May 1, 2021
  
Director of nursing Paul Morris with deputy Jacky Copping, who was awarded the Chief Nursing Officer Gold Award.
- Credit: JPUH NHS Foundation Trust
A senior nurse at a Norfolk hospital has been honoured with a prestigious award, just months after being made an MBE.
Jacky Copping, deputy director of nursing at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston, has been awarded the Chief Nursing Officer Gold Award, one of just a handful given out nationwide.
Recognising outstanding achievements in nursing, the award was presented virtually by Ruth May, chief nursing officer for England.
Jacky Copping MBE, deputy director of nursing at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston.

Beccles , Suffolk , United-kingdom , James-paget , Paul-morris , James-paget-university-hospital-in-gorleston , James-paget-university-hospital , Chief-nursing-officer-gold-award , Ruth-may , Lowestoft-hospital , Miss-copping , New-year

Norfolk and Waveney NHS staff made MBEs for Covid work


"We're one big team, and the way our staff have responded during the year has been amazing. The pandemic has really tested people's resilience but throughout, staff have given 110pc to keep the quality of patient care at a high level, while looking after each other too."
As well as initiating the Face Fit testing regime to ensure staff are as safe as possible during the pandemic, Miss Copping and the JPUH team have worked at a national level to help influence UK design and manufacture of developing masks with other acute trusts and NHS national procurement teams.
Miss Copping's many roles have including specialising in orthopaedic nursing, as well as overseeing the newly-opened orthopaedic rehabilitation ward at Lowestoft Hospital in 1998 after being promoted to senior sister.

Beccles , Suffolk , United-kingdom , Kristian-bowles , James-paget-university-hospital-in-gorleston , Norwich-university-hospital , New-year , Jacky-copping , James-paget-university-hospital , Face-fit , Miss-copping , Lowestoft-hospital