Extra times have been added to a new bus link to the region's biggest hospital after concerns were raised it would make NHS workers late.

Earlier this month, Norfolk County Council commissioned Konectbuses to provide a new service connecting the north of the city with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Eastern Daily Press: Labour county councillor Emma Corlett. Picture: BRITTANY WOODMAN

However, Labour councillor Emma Corlett highlighted concerns that the 512 started too late and finished too early for workers to take full advantage.

Originally, the first bus arrived at the hospital at 7.10am, with the last leaving at 6.25pm.

But after Ms Corlett flagged up shift patterns at the hospital, Konect agreed to add two extra services.

From March 27, the earliest service will now arrive at 6.40am and the last departs at 7.45pm.

Ms Corlett said: "I'm really pleased to hear that Konectbuses responded positively to my suggestion and will be adding an earlier and later service from next month to ensure all shift-workers can get to and from work.

"It is brilliant that Konect entered dialogue with the hospital so swiftly."