News and updates from NHS Surrey and Sussex

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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...

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NHS Surrey and Sussex shares heatwave advice as amber and red heat-health alerts issued

The NHS is reminding people in Surrey and Sussex of the steps they can take to stay safe while the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued heat-health alerts for the region. ...

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St Peter & St James Hospice officially opens four new beds

St Peter & St James Hospice officially opened four new Continuing Health Care (CHC) fast track beds on Monday 15 June 2026. Patron and TV & Radio presenter Katie Derham cut the ribbon to mark ...

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People with a learning disability encouraged to book annual health checks

Highlighting the crucial role that annual health checks play is the focus for NHS Surrey and Sussex during Learning Disability Week 2026 which runs from today until Sunday 21st June. This annual week...

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Surrey communities benefit from lasting impact of mental health investment

Community mental health projects across Surrey are continuing to make a lasting difference to residents’ wellbeing, thanks to investment through the Mental Health Investment Fund (MHIF), a joint initi...

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Surrey and Sussex NHS partners shortlisted for 2026 HSJ Patient Safety Awards

Now in their 16th year, the HSJ Patient Safety Awards continue to shine a light on outstanding individuals and teams who are improving patient safety across health and care. As the health system under...

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More unpaid carers across Surrey and Sussex registering with their GP for support.

This Carers Week (8-14 June 2026), NHS Surrey and Sussex is recognising the vital contribution unpaid carers make every day to their families, friends and communities. Across Surrey and Sussex, more ...