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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 […]
Pregnant women and children first in the line to receive their annual flu vaccine
Children and pregnant women are the first in line for their annual flu vaccination as the NHS ramps up its preparations for winter. From today (17 September), the NHS will be sending invitations to parents and carers of 2 and 3-year-olds to come forward for their flu vaccine, complimenting the offer which has been available […]
NHS Parliamentary Awards 2024: South East regional finalists announced
The national shortlist for the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2024 has been announced today. Shortlisted nominees will now go forward to the final stage of the awards, with the winners in each of the ten categories being announced on Monday 14 October 2024. The NHS Parliamentary Awards were created in 2018 to celebrate and recognise the […]
Estimated 400,000 people living in the South East with uncontrolled high blood pressure
NHS England South East is calling on people to get their blood pressure checked and be aware of the dangers of high blood pressure and untreated hypertension (high blood pressure). An estimated 32% of adults have high blood pressure.1 In the South East, 70 per cent of people with high blood pressure have their condition […]
RSV jab rolls out to pregnant women and older adults in the South East
The NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history. RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality around the world, is a common cause of coughs and colds but can lead to severe lung infections like pneumonia and infant bronchiolitis, which are highly dangerous to older people and young children. As […]