News and updates from NHS Surrey and Sussex

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Suspension of community dermatology locally commissioned services in East Sussex

Following an independent report by the British Association of Dermatology concerning potential harm to patients under the care of dermatology services based in some general practices in East Sussex, N...

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...

Spring COVID-19 vaccines bookings open soon
COVID-19 vaccinations to be available for those most at risk this spring

Thousands of people across Surrey and Sussex will soon be able to pre-book a spring COVID-19 vaccination as the NHS offers additional protection for those most at risk. From Tuesday 7 April, anyone e...

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...