With temperatures dropping and the number of people in hospital with flu in the South East increasing, the NHS is urging people to take simple steps to stay well this winter — and to make use of community services such as Pharmacy First for help with common conditions without needing a GP appointment.  The latest data has revealed 24% more patients were admitted to hospital […]

Trusts across the South East are being encouraged to sign up to a new pilot programme that could transform the way annual reviews are carried out for patients prescribed valproate — while delivering significant savings and efficiency gains. Valproate is a vital medication for many patients, including those managing epilepsy and bipolar disorder. But because […]

More people than ever across the South East are using the NHS App to manage their health, with new figures showing a sharp rise in logins and digital activity ahead of the busy Christmas period.  Between December 2024 and November 2025, 4.36 million people in the South East used the NHS App — up from 3.71 million the previous year, an […]

With Christmas approaching, NHS England South East is reminding people that the NHS is still here for them throughout the festive period — but to use services wisely to help ensure care is available for those who need it most.  Pharmacies, GP practices, NHS 111 and urgent dental services will all continue to provide care over Christmas, alongside emergency […]

Hospitals across the South East remain on alert as flu admissions continue to climb coupled with ongoing industrial action by resident doctors.    The latest data released today shows that 20% more patients were admitted to hospital with flu last week across the region than in the same week in 2024 (2,144 patients compared to 1,779).   728 more patients were in hospital with flu across the […]

NHS England South East is urging people to think before heading to emergency departments and to use NHS 111 online as the first point of contact for nonemergency health needs during the upcoming resident doctors’ strike.  Thousands of resident doctors will walk out from 7am Wednesday 17 December until 7am Monday 22 December, following a six-day strike […]

Around 200 people were in hospital each day in our region since the start of December. The latest data released today shows 200 more people were admitted in the last week compared to the same period last year. And in response to the rising cases, a third of acute trusts in the South East have implemented mask wearing in their hospitals. Dr Christopher Tibbs, Medical […]

Thousands of patients across the South East are putting extra strain on busy emergency departments (ED) by attending with minor illnesses that could be treated more quickly elsewhere, according to new NHS data.  The NHS has also released a striking short film titled “24 Hours Not In A&E” as part of a campaign to help people navigate their health concerns and avoid unnecessary visits […]

Patients across the South East now have more flexible ways to contact their GP, with practices rolling out online consultation services that complement traditional phone access   From October 1 this year, every GP practice in England has kept their online consultation platform open for the duration of their working hours for non-urgent appointment requests, […]

With Christmas just weeks away, NHS health leaders in the South East are urging eligible residents to get their flu vaccine now. From this coming Saturday (22/11) to Friday 28 November, there are over 200,000 flu appointments available across the region, including some walk-in sites that require no booking, helping ensure everyone who needs protection […]