News and updates from NHS Surrey and Sussex

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Residents encouraged to ‘Know Your Numbers’ during May Measure Month

NHS Surrey and Sussex is encouraging residents to get their blood pressure checked as part of May Measure Month and upcoming World Hypertension Day (17 May), helping people to identify and manage the ...

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Spring COVID-19 vaccination programme reaches 148,000 people in first four weeks

Four weeks on from the start of the spring COVID-19 vaccination programme, more than 148,000 people across Surrey and Sussex have already received their vaccine (as of 6 May 2026). The NHS is continu...

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World Asthma Day: transforming care for children and young people with asthma

Asthma affects around 1 in 11 children in the UK and remains a leading cause of emergency department visits and hospital admissions, impacting school attendance, physical activity and overall wellbein...

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Enjoy the early May Bank Holiday safely, urges NHS Surrey and Sussex

As we head into the early May Bank Holiday weekend, NHS Surrey and Sussex is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy the break safely and to use health services wisely.  Many people will be ...

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Bowel cancer screening uptake rises across Surrey and Sussex as NHS urges people to return home test kits

Thousands more people across Surrey and Sussex are taking up lifesaving bowel cancer screening, with the NHS urging everyone sent a home test kit to complete it and return it. The latest available fi...

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Supporting the health needs for asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp

NHS Surrey and Sussex, as the Integrated Care Board, is legally required to provide healthcare services to asylum seekers.  A service has been established for people at Crowborough Training Camp...

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IT issues in GP practices in Surrey and Sussex

Some GP practices across Surrey and Sussex are being affected by IT issues preventing them from accessing some clinical systems. We are aware this is causing disruption for GP practices and technical...