Duncan Burton, Chief Nurse for the NHS in the South East supports the call for the NHS’ frontline workers to protect themselves and their patients this year by taking up their free flu jab. Duncan is supporting this year’s drive to ensure that as many NHS staff in the South East as possible get vaccinated […]

More than  6,000 people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes across the South East have received life-changing diabetes monitors through the NHS Long Term Plan. The innovative device, which is the size of a £2 coin and worn on the arm, means people with Type 1 do not have to carry out multiple painful finger-prick checks […]

NHS staff across the South East are choosing Tuesday 17 September – World Patient Safety Day – to highlight their ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, high quality care to all patients. Patient Safety, something we all take for granted, remains a global health priority, and NHS organisations are adding their collective voice to “shout out” […]

NHS England and NHS Improvement is pleased to confirm that they have accepted the recommendation of the Chief Inspector of Hospitals following the CQC’s re-inspection of South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in July 2019 and will be taking the trust out of special measures for reasons of quality. Speaking about the decision, […]

Community groups across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset will start work this month to help people reduce their risk of cancer, be aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and seek help at an earlier stage. The groups are part of Communities Against Cancer – a new project funded by Wessex Cancer […]

Patients visiting their GP in the South East will be offered better access to specialist health services, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. From today, surgeries and practices across the South East will come together to form teams offering patients more convenient access to treatment and support from physios, therapists and other professionals. […]

Tunbridge Wells MP Greg Clark has expressed his delight that a local team has been named regional champions in a prestigious competition to celebrate excellence in health and care in England. The Frequent Service User Manager service at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, was nominated for the Excellence in Urgent Care Award by Greg […]

Mid Sussex MP Sir Nicholas Soames has expressed his delight that a local team has been named regional champion in a prestigious competition to celebrate excellence in health and care in England. Sussex Community Foundation NHS Trust’s Carers Health Team, led by Wilma Thomas, were nominated for the Care Compassion Award by Nicholas Soames with […]

The majority of children in Thames Valley receive vaccinations at the correct age. However, we strongly encourage parents to check their ‘red books‘(personal child health record), to make sure their child’s vaccinations are up to date. If not, they can contact their GP to make an appointment. Parents can be confident that the free vaccines […]

Is your repeat prescription on your shopping list this Easter? Don’t let the bank holiday catch you out. Take a few minutes to think about your health by ordering and collecting any repeat prescriptions early, ahead of Easter bank holiday. Check when local pharmacies will be open, if you have a minor illness you can […]