News and updates from NHS Surrey and Sussex

East Brighton ICT team
East Brighton team wins regional NHS Excellence Award for neighbourhood health

The East Brighton Integrated Community Team (ICT) has been recognised in the NHS Excellence Awards - winning the South East award for Neighbourhood Health. The ICT won the regional award and is now s...

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Stay safe in the sun this half term as heat health alert continues in Surrey and Sussex

With an ongoing Heat Health Alert in place, the NHS is reminding people to take extra care during the hot weather, especially as families head outdoors over half term. Temperatures are expected to rem...

Photo of Mel - a Surrey resident who attended her lung cancer screening
Lung Cancer Screening programme reaches key milestones

The NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme, currently being rolled out across Surrey and Sussex, has diagnosed more than 300 local people with lung cancer since it was first launched in the region in Jun...

Martin Dominy - IPS Expansion Programme Manager
NHS England funding to expand IPS employment support across Sussex

NHS England has awarded funding to Southdown, working in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, to expand Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services across Sussex ov...

Young girl in sun hat with lolly stick in her mouth
Stay safe in the sun and choose the right health service this Bank Holiday weekend

As we head into the second May Bank Holiday weekend with the hottest weather of the year so far predicted, NHS Surrey and Sussex is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy the sunshine safely and ...

GP and patient talking in consultation room
New Sussex NHS pilot offers ADHD assessment and support closer to home

More than 300 people have had an ADHD assessment through a new Sussex NHS pilot that brings improved access to services closer to home. Adults with suspected ADHD in parts of Sussex are now able to a...

Pharmacy professionals from Sussex
Sussex Pharmacy Conference 2026 inspires collaboration and innovation

Pharmacy professionals from across Sussex came together on Saturday 16 May for the second annual Sussex Pharmacy Conference at the University of Brighton, exploring how the profession can help shape t...