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Prostate cancer patient welcomes news of record referrals in the South East
The news record numbers of patients are coming forward for urological cancer checks has been welcomed by patient Kevin Webber and NHS South East’s Medical Director. Urgent referrals for urological cancers across the South East reached an all-time high in March this year, with over 4300 people checked in that month alone. All four Cancer […]
More than half of those eligible for a spring booster in the South East jabbed as latest Invites land
The NHS in the South East has vaccinated more than half of its eligible population for the spring booster vaccination. Over half a million (533,683) of the most vulnerable to Covid have received their Spring Booster across the region in just six weeks of the latest phase of the NHS covid vaccination programme being rolled […]
NHS in the South East reduces its longer waiting times for planned treatments by 57%
April’s monthly performance data shows that despite ongoing pressures, hardworking NHS staff in the South East are going above and beyond to accelerate the number of planned procedures. While continuing to work through Covid backlogs, the number of patients waiting 104 weeks or more for planned treatment in the South East of England has reduced […]
Over 70,000 Covid vaccine appointments up for grabs across the South East this Easter weekend
Thousands of covid vaccine appointments are up for grabs across the South East of England this Easter weekend, as the NHS encourages those eligible to come forward. Vaccination centres and sites are gearing up to protect all those who are eligible, with vaccinations available for the whole family, including 5 to 11-year olds, booster jabs […]
Over 60 cinemas across the South East to feature NHS vaccination clip this Easter
A thirty-second NHS clip will feature on big screens at cinemas across the South East of England to help raise awareness of the Covid-19 vaccine being available to children aged 5 to 11, with parental or carers consent. Launched on 8 April and showing in over 60 different cinemas, including Vue, Cineworld and Odeon, the […]
NHS Talking Therapies in the South East helps people with depression or anxiety feel heard and understood
A 39-year-old author shares her experience of using the NHS Talking Therapies service and encourages others experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, and other common mental health concerns to seek help. Talking Therapies can be offered in a number of ways including a self-help workbook with therapist support and as an online course. Appointments with therapists […]
Man beating cancer prognosis backs NHS and Prostate Cancer UK campaign
An ultra-marathon runner who continues to outlive his prognosis is backing a major prostate cancer campaign to urge thousands of ‘missing’ men to complete a 30 second online risk checker which can save lives. In 2014, Kevin Webber, 56, was given just two years to live after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. However, with […]
Young cancer survivor backs new campaign to combat the fear of cancer by coming forward
A 27-year-old man who was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer two days before the country went into lockdown, is backing a new campaign to tackle the fear of cancer. James Chadwick was 26 when he contacted his GP surgery after noticing a lump on his neck. Following a string of subsequent appointments and tests, James was […]
Cancer patient and Chief Nurse back national cervical cancer campaign as survey reveals one in three women don’t get their smear test
A 34-year-old cervical cancer patient has joined the South East’s chief nurse in backing a national campaign to encourage women to book their cervical screening (a smear test) as around one in three currently don’t take up the offer in the region. Sian-Louise and NHS South East’s Regional Chief Nurse Acosia Nyanin, want more women […]
Princess and superhero themed day part of a series of attractions across the South East to encourage eligible children to get vaccinated
A superhero and princess themed day at a vaccination site in the South East is just one of many attractions to encourage children to be vaccinated as schools break-up for half-term. It’s happening at the Sovereign Harbour Community Centre in Eastbourne (also known as The Crumbles) today (14/2) for at risk children aged 5-11. On […]