News and updates from NHS Surrey and Sussex

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Patients continue to report positive experiences of care across Surrey and Sussex

Patients in Sussex and Surrey reported positive experiences with General Practice, Pharmacy, and Dentistry in the annual GP Patient Satisfaction Survey .   More than 29,000 people...

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UOK Wellbeing Service launches across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove, making mental health support easier to access

The UOK Wellbeing Service launched on 13 July, bringing together community mental health and wellbeing support across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove into a joined-up, easy-to-access service. Del...

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Young people in the South East urged to book lifesaving jab at high street pharmacies

Thousands of young people from the South East heading to university this autumn are being urged by the NHS to book a potentially lifesaving MenB vaccine before term starts. As of today (13/7), Year 1...

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NHS Surrey and Sussex encourages people to stay safe as temperatures rise again

The local NHS is encouraging people to take simple steps to stay well as temperatures are expected to reach the 30s across parts of Surrey and Sussex this week. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA),...

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Community heart screening event identifies hidden cardiovascular disease in Bexhill

More than 400 local residents received potentially life-saving heart health checks at the BEAT-Heart Failure (Breathlessness, Exhaustion, Ankle swelling, Time to tell your GP surgery) community screen...

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AI tool trialled in Sussex among those accelerated by the NHS to cut waiting times and improve care for millions

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool trialled in Sussex is among a major rollout announced across the NHS of initiatives being accelerated to help cut waiting lists and improve care for millions of pa...

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Crawley Down patients turn out for preventative health and wellbeing day

Patients in Crawley Down turned out in strong numbers for a special afternoon of walk-in clinics, health advice and wellbeing support as Modality Mid Sussex Division hosted a Patient Health and Wellbe...