News and updates from NHS Surrey and Sussex

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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...

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HPV vaccine campaign reaches more than 435,000 views as NHS urges young people to catch up

A current campaign encouraging young adults across Surrey and Sussex to catch up on their HPV vaccination has been viewed more than 435,000 times in its first month, as the NHS continues its drive to ...

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New NHS dental practice opens in Littlehampton as efforts continue to increase NHS access

A brand-new dental practice has opened in Littlehampton, offering NHS dental care for thousands of local residents. One Smile Dental - Littlehampton has opened on Beach Road right in the centre of to...

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How lung cancer screening helped detect Betsy’s cancer early

Betsy, from Crawley, Sussex, is encouraging people to attend their NHS lung cancer screening appointment after a scan detected her cancer before she had any symptoms. Betsy was around 58 when she rec...

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Initial funding agreed for Neighbourhood Health Centre in Seaford

Lewes District Council and NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board have confirmed they are working together to develop a new Neighbourhood Health Centre for Seaford residents. Building on the cou...

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Surrey and Sussex among top areas in England for flu vaccinations

Surrey and Sussex is the fifth highest-performing area in England for flu vaccination uptake and the highest in the South East. Latest figures show that 363,972 people across Surrey and Sussex had rec...