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We are a clinically led NHS trust, providing joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services.

The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading General Hospital and specialist tertiary centre for cancer, Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery and pathology. The hospital serves a population of 320,000 for emergency and general hospital services and is the lead specialist centre for cancer patients in Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire, serving a population of 1.2 million.

15/03/2026

Meet Olivia, our joint Clinical Director for Respiratory Medicine and an inspirational mum,

She jokes that medicine runs in the family. Her grandfather was an orthopaedic surgeon, and his legacy later inspired two doctors, a midwife and a nurse. “It was what I always wanted to do,” says the mother of two.

In her first year as a doctor, she was inspired by ambitious, focused women in respiratory medicine who helped shape her path. Now a consultant, Olivia values the flexibility that lets her balance a young family with her career.

“There’s no perfect time to start a family, but you can do it and still progress.” She takes inspiration from leaders like Jacinda Ardern and leads with a collaborative approach she’s passionate about.

Read more about Olivia’s story: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/news/olivia-curtis-15621

Here’s to women who lead, lift others and inspire every day 💜

15/03/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mums out there 💮

On our wards, we see a mother's love from the very first moment – and how that bond can last a lifetime, through good times, hard days and long nights.

To all the mums today: you deserve to be spoiled. We hope you get a moment to rest and let your family take care of you ☕

We also know this day isn't simple for everyone – whether you're missing someone, navigating a difficult journey, or just finding today hard. You're not alone 💜

And a huge thank you to all the mums spending today on our wards, caring for our patients 🏥

14/03/2026

Meet Eliana 👋

She knew at 15 she wanted to work in healthcare – just not in a traditional clinical role. Now she's part of our Scientific Computing team, applying computer science, software engineering and data analysis to enhance patient care and clinical workflows.

And she loves it: "If you like physics, engineering and programming, and you want to have an impact in healthcare, then this is the best role you can choose!"

Healthcare science spans loads of specialisms – what could your science skills do for patients?

Discover more about Eliana's journey and how you could make a difference in a healthcare science career: https://ow.ly/mBoC50YsVtR

13/03/2026

“Through what has been a difficult winter, they have maintained a positive outlook, demonstrating resilience and drive to work together to deliver excellent patient care,” – Dr Georgie Blanco, Emergency Department Clinical Director.

Let’s show some well-deserved appreciation to our wonderful Emergency Department (ED) team.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, our ED team works under pressure – caring for a wide spectrum of conditions including life-threatening emergencies such as chest pains, severe breathing difficulties, strokes and major trauma.

On average, the team sees between 260 and 280 patients a day – rising to around 300 during the recent winter months.

Over 200 staff members make up the team – including nurses, doctors and administrators – supported by a small but powerful group of volunteers.

Claudette Cadien, Senior Matron in ED, said: “Our staff are very committed. One of the things that really strikes me is that they are willing to try anything to make patient care better. They work together and they look after each other.”

Thank you to our incredible ED 👏

12/03/2026

Every day, Eleonora helps keep people’s hearts beating – literally!

As a cardiac physiologist, she specialises in implanting and monitoring devices like pacemakers, working alongside cardiologists, radiographers and nurses to make sure every patient gets exactly the right device for their heart.

It's highly specialised, life-changing work — and it's just one of the extraordinary things healthcare scientists do, often behind the scenes of the NHS. She said:

“It’s the perfect combination of science, technology, troubleshooting and patient care.”

Eleonora is one of 240+ healthcare scientists at Royal Surrey – and part of a workforce of 58,000 across the NHS, whose expertise informs three in four clinical decisions. From cardiac physiology to audiology, radiotherapy physics to blood sciences, it's one of the most varied careers in the NHS.

This , read Eleonora's full story – including how her journey from Italy brought her to Guildford, and a highly specialised masters degree you've probably never come across.

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/news/healthcare-science-week-2026-whats-a-cardiac-physiologist-15615

12/03/2026

Could AI help radiologists spot breast cancer earlier?

Researchers at Royal Surrey have contributed to one of the largest NHS studies exploring how artificial intelligence could support breast cancer screening.

Analysing data from more than 125,000 women, the research found that AI working alongside a radiologist performed as well as the current model of two human readers — a promising step that could help ease pressure on screening services while maintaining expert clinical oversight.

Find out more about the research and what it could mean for the future of screening:

Read more: https://ow.ly/E2WW50YsMGi

11/03/2026

We’ve done it again! 🏥

Royal Surrey has been ranked among the best for the quality of its care environments in a recent inspection, scoring well above the national average in every category 🏆

Louise Stead, Group Chief Executive of Royal Surrey and Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts, said: “I am extremely proud that we have once again received positive scores that are well above the average for NHS trusts like ours."

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/Zqcw50YrV4A

10/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating Jo Macleod, an incredible leader in our Trust and the first nurse at Royal Surrey to be appointed as a nurse consultant 💙

Jo began her career as a neonatal nurse and, through determination and dedication to babies and families, worked her way into senior clinical leadership.

From launching the now nationally adopted bobble hat project, which dramatically reduced admissions to the Special Care Baby Unit, to developing our Neonatal Outreach Service that helps premature babies stay safely at home, Jo’s impact has been extraordinary.

Now six months into her role as Clinical Director of Paediatrics, she continues to lead with compassion and clarity, strengthening services and championing safer care for families.

Read more about Jo: https://ow.ly/Lj2G50Yq3v3

09/03/2026

Meet Connor, one of our fantastic scientists who’re integral to our hospital team and the care we deliver.

Did you know we have hundreds of healthcare scientists working alongside our clinical teams at Royal Surrey?

It’s healthcare science week and we’re celebrating the brilliant work they do.

There’s a whole range of specialist healthcare science roles including biomedical scientists.

They work in our lab using their scientific expertise to support diagnosis, treatments and improve patient outcomes.

Thank you to all our healthcare scientists!

08/03/2026

Meet Georgie, the Clinical Director of our Emergency Department 🙍‍♀️

She knew she wanted to be a doctor at just five years old after a childhood asthma emergency left a lasting impression.

“A woman doctor placed a mask on my face and suddenly I could breathe again. From that moment on, I told my mum I was going to be a doctor.”

Working as a Healthcare Assistant during medical school shaped her leadership and seeing an all-female consultant team early in her career showed her what was possible.

Now a Consultant and Clinical Director, she’s passionate about inspiring future female leaders:
“Nothing should stop you doing what you want to do. My daughter knows Mummy helps people and she knows Mummy is a boss.”

Here’s to strong women who lead, lift others, and inspire the next generation. 💜

Read more about Georgie’s journey: https://ow.ly/ptER50Yq3nm

08/03/2026

It’s International Women’s Day 🙍‍♀️

Did you know that women make up around 75% of our workforce?

Thank you for your incredible contribution to the trust 💙

As part of International Women's Day, we're sharing inspiring stories from women clinical leads across our trust. Keep your eyes peeled for more 👀

07/03/2026

“This nurse-led team is brilliant at building rapport with patients and putting them at ease, so the team can gather a thorough medical history,” – Rebecca Tucker, Lead Pre-Op Assessment Sister.

Show some love to our award-winning Pre-Op Assessment Team! 🤩

A dedicated team of 21 healthcare professionals, they see around 1,000 to 1,200 patients every month.

Before any elective surgery, the team assesses patients to make sure they are fit and safe to proceed. This includes carrying out observations, ECGs and blood tests — helping to identify any conditions that could affect anaesthesia or surgery, reduce the risk of complications, and ensure the surgical team has everything they need to plan the best possible care.

Rebecca added:

“The patience and compassion of the team really makes a difference. It’s a friendly, kind and welcoming team and I’m so proud of each and every one of them.”

The team recently won two Health Service Journal Awards for their innovations, including the introduction of the LifeBox online pre-op assessment tool, which allows patients to complete part of their assessment from home — saving time and reducing unnecessary hospital visits.

Thank you for all you do for our patients 💙

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