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Setting Standards for Data Driven Transformation South East Team wins HSJ Award
The South East Temporary Staffing Collaborative has won the award for Data Driven Transformation of the Year at the 2024 HSJ Awards. They were presented with their award by Dara Ó Briain, the television presenter and comedian in London on Thursday 21 November. The HSJ judging panel recognised that by working together across the South […]
More than 191,000 RSV Vaccinations Delivered in the South East as NHS Reaches Major Milestone
The NHS in the South East has delivered over 191,000 vaccinations against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), contributing to the more than one million RSV jabs administered nationally since the programme’s historic launch this autumn. The milestone reflects the NHS’s proactive approach to protecting vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and older adults aged 75 to 79, […]
Diabetic Eye Screening Survey
If you or someone you care for, is eligible for diabetic eye screening – we want to hear from you! As the commissioner of diabetic eye screening services NHS England is committed to reducing the risk of sight loss amongst people with diabetes by ensuring high quality local services are in place to support the […]
Very specialist children’s cancer services: progress update
On Thursday 14 March 2024, NHS leaders for London and the South East chose Evelina London Children’s Hospital as the future location of very specialist cancer services for children living in south London and much of south east England. This followed a rigorous, clinically-led process, including a public consultation. It means very specialist children’s cancer […]
Dionne Hudson from Surrey tells how grateful she is for the quick response from ambulance and hospital staff as NHS launches stroke campaign
Dionne, 58 from Bansted, is telling her story as part of a new NHS campaign to encourage people to dial 999 immediately if they or a loved one experience any signs of stroke. The NHS has launched the first major update to the ‘Act FAST’ campaign since 2009, urging the public to call 999 immediately […]
Covid-19, Flu, and RSV vaccination rollout in the South East sees strong start with over 1.5 million vaccinated against winter viruses
The NHS vaccination programme to protect vulnerable people in the South East from a potential ‘tripledemic’ of Covid-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is off to a strong start. Over 1 million flu jabs have already been administered, alongside nearly 700,000 covid-19 vaccinations and over 126,000 RSV vaccinations, offering vital protection as winter approaches. […]
South East’s health and care staff celebrate record number of winners at the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards
The NHS in the South East are celebrating staff and teams winning three of the ten awards at the 2024 Parliamentary Awards. Innovative AI technology and training to improve health outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autism were among the South East winners announced at the awards ceremony held at the Queen Elizabeth II […]
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations rollout in the South East to protect against ‘Tripledemic’
The rollout of Covid and flu vaccines for older adults, care home residents and those with long term health conditions kicks off today (Thursday 3 Oct) as the NHS drive to protect against a ‘tripledemic’ of viruses this winter continues. Those eligible have been able to book appointments since Monday 23 September and with thousands […]
Bookings open for COVID-19 and flu vaccinations
Thousands of people across the South East of England can pre-book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter. As of 9am yesterday morning (23 September), anyone eligible for the vaccinations can now book via the NHS website, by downloading the NHS App, […]
Successful bidder approved for children’s community health services in Surrey
Children’s community health services in Surrey comprise of a wide range of community-based services that support physical and emotional health and wellbeing amongst children and young people from birth up to 19 years of age and their families and carers. The local NHS in Surrey and North East Hampshire along with Surrey County Council and […]