As we approach the end of the year and the festive season, we want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to each of you.

To our exceptional staff, your unwavering commitment and tireless efforts in providing outstanding healthcare have made a meaningful impact on the lives of so many. Your professionalism, compassion, and dedication are the cornerstones of our success, and we are truly grateful for the hard work you put in every single day.

To our patients, thank you for entrusting us with your health. We are honored to be part of your journey toward better well-being, and we are inspired by your trust and resilience. Your partnership in our shared mission allows us to continue delivering the best care possible.

As we celebrate the holiday season, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with peace, health, and happiness. Together, we will continue to work towards even greater success in the year ahead.

With sincere appreciation

Dr Geranmayeh

Norovirus activity has remained high in recent weeks, but decreased during weeks 43 and 44. This drop in reporting (when compared with previous weeks) coincides with the October half-term school holidays in England. Total norovirus laboratory reports between weeks 43 to 44 of 2024 were still almost double the 5-season average for the same 2-week period.

This year cases have risen earlier than usual and are expected to continue to increase. You can read more about why norovirus reporting is so high at the moment in our latest blog.

We are reminding the public there are some simple steps you can take to avoid spreading the infection:

We have a series of norovirus social media assets for stakeholders to use to help communicate these messages.