News and updates from NHS Surrey and Sussex

Public urged to use NHS services wisely during resident doctor industrial action (7–13 April)
Public urged to use NHS services wisely during resident doctor industrial action

People across Sussex and Surrey are being urged to support NHS services and choose the right care during a period of planned industrial action by resident doctors. The British Medical Association (BM...

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New NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board to take effect from 1 April

On 1 April 2026, a new organisation, NHS Surrey and Sussex, will be responsible for buying and planning health and care services across the two counties. Created through the merger of NHS Surrey Hear...

Residents urged to plan ahead for healthcare and check pharmacy opening times this Easter
Residents urged to plan ahead for healthcare and check pharmacy opening times this Easter

As Easter and the school holidays approach, NHS Surrey and Sussex is reminding residents to plan ahead for their healthcare needs, check pharmacy opening times, and make use of the wide range of NHS s...

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Information previously held by NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB will transfer to NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB on 1 April 2026.

From that date, NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB will become the data controller. If you have any questions about NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB's use of data, including patient data, you can email our Information Governance team .

Joining up care

Joining up care across Surrey and Sussex

Having a clear strategy in place is vital and allows us to focus on how best to meet the health and wellbeing needs of people in Surrey and Susex, and reduce the inequalities we know currently exist.

As a health and care partnership we want to work with our communities to harness local innovation, so residents can access the right support that’s developed from the ground-up, with joined up health and care services that make the most of digital technology.

Read about our strategies