People aged 65 and over, a priority for this year’s flu jab, have received their vaccine in record time. Over three quarters have been vaccinated across the South East of England region, exceeding the 75% aim set by Public Health England. This means that nearly 1.3 million people aged 65 and over have already been […]

The NHS in the South East is reminding people with long term conditions that this year it’s more important than ever for them to have their free flu vaccination. Research shows that if people get flu and coronavirus at the same time, they are more likely to be seriously ill or be admitted to hospital. […]

MPs and NHS leaders in the South East have joined forces to honour health and care staff who have helped to improve treatment for patients in the regional round of the NHS Parliamentary Awards, announced today. Nominations were up by more than 20% compared to 2019 which just reflects the appreciation for NHS staff within […]

People with persistent tummy troubles in the South East including diarrhoea, bloating or discomfort in the tummy area, are being urged to get checked for cancer as part of the NHS and Public Health England’s ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign. TV adverts and social media posts in the South East will urge people to speak […]

Thousands more people with learning disabilities who also have diabetes will no longer need to do painful finger prick tests thanks to life changing technology now available on the NHS. In a major expansion of the Flash glucose monitoring rollout, people with learning disabilities will be eligible for a Flash device to help them manage […]

A senior midwife has warned of the risks to pregnant women if they don’t have their flu jab. Catching flu is more than a cough, sore throat and runny nose and for pregnant women, it can cause serious complications including pneumonia and an increased the risk of a premature birth and low birth weight. Pregnancy […]

The NHS in the South East of England is urging people with a learning disability to have their free flu vaccination this winter. Some people with a learning disability can be more susceptible to flu and can go on to develop more serious complications such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Anyone with a learning disability is […]

This week is National Pathology Week (2-8 November) and we have never been prouder of our pathology teams across the South East who are at the very heart of the NHS and the Covid response. Across our region, teams have been working around the clock to deliver outstanding care for our patients and to ensure […]

The UK has one of the most comprehensive flu vaccination programmes in the world. We offer the vaccination to those who are already vulnerable and at increased risk from the complications of flu, our health and social care workers, and we have a programme for all primary school-aged children, which for the first time includes […]

As schools return after their closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NHS is writing to parents and guardians of eligible children urging to protect them against flu. This year, two and three-year olds, all primary school children, and children in school year 7 will be offered the flu vaccination on the NHS. For most […]