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Norfolk Initiative for Coastal and Rural Health Equalities (NICHE)
AbbreviationNICHE
TypeResearch initiative
HeadquartersUniversity of East Anglia, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Region served
Norfolk
FieldsCoastal environments, heritage, sustainability, community research
Websiteuea.ac.uk/niche

Norfolk Initiative for Coastal and Rural Health Equalities (NICHE) Anchor Institute

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The Norfolk Initiative for Coastal and Rural Health Equalities (NICHE) is an NHS England ‘Anchor Institute’ within the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS), based at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. NICHE's aims have been described as attempting to reducing health inequalities, improve workforce skills, improve collaboration, and promote wellbeing in communities across Norfolk and Waveney.[1]

NICHE has funded research into issues such as patients recover after hip surgery,[2] end of life care,[3] and improving antenatal care for individuals with learning disabilities.[4]

History / Background

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NICHE was established in 2023 with funding from Health Education England’s East of England branch (prior to HEE’s merger into NHS England). This funding was intended to to support support Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System to improve health and social care for local communities.[5][6][7]

NICHE is part of the Eastern Partnership for Innovations in Integrated Care (EPIIC), a group whose stated aims are addressing health inequalities.[8]

NICHE Events and Activity

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NICHE has hosted events. Such as the NICHE Conference 2023.[9]

NICHE has sponsored awards in healthcare.[10]

See Also

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  1. ^ "England's Chief Nurse sees showcase of groundbreaking NICHE healthcare projects". Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Physiotherapist showcases innovative approach to hip surgery recovery". James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Consultant nurse at King's Lynn hospital helping transform healthcare for coastal and rural communities through NICHE programme". Lynn News. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  4. ^ "NCH&C nurse and research fellow to present pathway at international conference". Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Coastal Centres and Networks (Eastern Arc) – NICHE entry". Eastern Academic Research Consortium. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Health Education England and NHS England complete merger". NHS England. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  7. ^ "England's Chief Nurse sees showcase of groundbreaking NICHE healthcare projects". Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  8. ^ "About EPIIC". Eastern Partnership for Innovations in Integrated Care. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  9. ^ "NICHE Conference 2023 (John Innes Centre announcement)". Norfolk Arts and Health Collaborative. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  10. ^ "QEH healthcare heroes announced as finalists in staff awards". QEH King's Lynn Charity. 6 August 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.