News and updates from NHS Surrey and Sussex

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New report shows toll of Chickenpox with over 3,000 infants hospitalised last year

Parents are being urged to ensure children are protected with a free vaccine now available as part of NHS Childhood Vaccination Programme.Children aged 4 to 6 (born between January 2020 and August 202...

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Don’t let a winter bug ruin your Diwali celebrations

If eligible get vaccinated as soon as possible - help protect yourself and stop the spread of viruses to family, friends and your community The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is calling on those c...

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Spotlight newsletter 30 October 2026

People urged to choose well this Halloween for NHS help and support The NHS is encouraging people not to get spooked if your child becomes unwell this half term. Everyone can take the fright out of...

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NHS urges people to prepare their medicines cabinet for winter

As the NHS prepares for winter, people across Surrey and Sussex are being encouraged to check their medicines, plan ahead for repeat prescriptions and report any suspected side effects as part of this...

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Choose well this Halloween

Don’t get spooked if your child becomes unwell this half term. Take the fright out of finding the right care by knowing which NHS service to use - there are plenty of services ready to help. With chi...

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40,000 SEND children across South East England can now receive life-changing eye care as charity SeeAbility brings its award-winning service into special schools

Disability charity SeeAbility has been awarded an NHS contract to offer eye care to large numbers of special schools across South East England.SeeAbility’s research shows that children with learning d...

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Evaluation shows potential of WorkWell Sussex to improve health, confidence and employment outcomes

An independent evaluation of WorkWell Sussex, a programme providing personalised health and employment support to people with health conditions, has found that locally designed services can improve pe...