The autumn Covid-19 booster programme is underway across the South East as thousands come forward for their top-up. More than 40,000 people have already been vaccinated in the region since the latest phase of the NHS’s vaccination programme went live on 7 September. Currently, those eligible for the first ever variant-targeted booster vaccine include care […]

A series of ads across a range of social media platforms land this week with the aim of encouraging residents in the South East of England to measure their blood pressure and take action where necessary. The ‘Know Your Numbers’ campaign is known as one of the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness events […]

The NHS is reminding the public to continue to use 111 online for health advice and to only dial 999 in an emergency ahead of the August bank holiday weekend. Local NHS services experienced a surge in demand over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend – we’re pleased to see an increase in the number of people using […]

NHS staff across the South East of England have now reduced the longest waits for scans, checks, surgical procedures and other routine treatment below two years – the first milestone in the most ambitious catch-up plan in health service history. The NHS Elective Recovery Plan set the target of eliminating two year waits by July […]

If you have a weakened immune system, either due to a health condition or medical treatment, you may not yet have the best possible protection from the Covid-19 vaccine. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommends that people aged 12 years and over with a weakened immune system should be offered a ‘booster’ […]

A campaign to help raise awareness of lung cancer which is the most common cause of cancer death in the UK launches across the South East today, coinciding with World Lung Cancer Day. The region’s medical director is encouraging people with symptoms such as a long-standing persistent cough, to visit their GP for potentially lifesaving checks. Whilst […]

Over 23,500 volunteers have flocked to take part in the revolutionary Galleri cancer trial in Kent and Medway. Nationally, more than 140,000 people have stepped forward to take part in the world’s largest trial of a blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer. It forms part of the latest NHS drive […]

An eating disorders treatment service and a rising star from the South East are among the winners of this year’s NHS Parliamentary Awards. The awards, arranged by the NHS, are designed to recognise and celebrate some of the biggest achievements of those who work in and alongside the health service. South East MPs nominated dozens […]

Patients living with respiratory conditions have joined forces with the NHS to launch a campaign encouraging people with lung and breathing problems to keep active this summer. ‘Love Your Lungs’, which launches today (6/7), will feature a number of short videos and health tips across social media channels and other advertising platforms, using the hashtag […]

The countdown for parents and carers of 2 and 3-year olds to complete a flu survey in the South East of England has begun with just five days to go until it closes on 20 June 2022 If you are a parent or carer of a child aged 2 or 3 who has previously had […]