Sutton Health and Care

07/01/2026

It's important you look after yourself and vulnerable family, friends and neighbours as the cold weather can impact our health.

These are some things you can do to help yourself stay well:

💉 Get your winter vaccines
✔️ Heat the rooms you regularly use to at least 18 degrees
🧥 Wear extra layers of clothing
🍲 Make sure you have enough food
💊 Stock up on your medication.

It's also important you look out for older or vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours who may need some extra help.

If you do become unwell and it’s not an emergency use NHS 111 online or your local pharmacy can give advice and treat seven common conditions without you seeing a doctor.

07/01/2026

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.

🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv

06/01/2026

The Sutton Health Visiting Service is gathering feedback from families who have recently seen our Health Visiting Team. If you’ve had any of the following contacts, we’d be so grateful for a moment of your time:

• New Birth Visit
• 6–8 Week Review
• 9–12 Month Review
• 2 Year Review
• Child Health Clinic Appointment
• Health Visiting & School Nursing outreach events
• Health promotion sessions
• Introducing solids sessions
• Infant feeding sessions

Your experiences help us improve the support we offer to families across Sutton. 💙

All responses are completely anonymous, and your feedback truly makes a difference.

👉 Please take a moment to complete our short survey:

We would like to gather some feedback from you regarding any recent visits you have had with the Sutton Health Visiting Team. This will include the following contacts; New Birth Visit 6 - 8 Week Review 9 - 12 Month Review 2 Year Review Child Health Clinic Appointment Health Visiting and School Nursi...

06/01/2026

⚠️🟠 The amber cold-health alert across England has been extended to Sunday 11 January.

Look out for anyone who may be at higher risk in the cold. Read our advice on staying warm and well this winter. 🧤☕
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keep-warm-keep-well-leaflet-gives-advice-on-staying-healthy-in-cold-weather

25/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. A big shout out to our colleagues who are working today and over the bank holidays to keep our patients safe. 👏🎄🎅

16/12/2025

Strike action starts from 7am Wednesday 17 December and runs until 7am Monday 22 December. Some NHS services will be affected.

Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during this time:

1. During the resident doctor strikes, all other NHS staff will still be working hard to keep you safe.

2. If you need urgent medical help use 111, go online or use the NHS app.

3. Call 999 in an emergency when someone is seriously ill or their life is at risk.

4. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.

5. GP practices, community services and dental surgeries remain open.

15/12/2025

Thank you Fulham FC Official ⚽️
Thank you Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity ❤️

09/12/2025

Good luck to Michelle Phillpot and our Maximising Independence Service, who have both been shortlisted for this year’s gesh CARE Awards.

Michelle, our Medicines Optimisation Dietitian, has been shortlisted for the Better Value Award. Her nomination highlights her outstanding commitment to delivering cost-effective, safe, and sustainable nutritional care.

Meanwhile our Maximising Independence Service (MIS) has been shortlisted for the Chair and Chief Executives Choice Award. Their nomination recognises the team’s unwavering commitment to timely and compassionate care.

Winners will be announced at tonight’s gesh CARE Awards ceremony. We are so proud of you!! 🏆💪🤞🙌 St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Group Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity

01/12/2025

“You don’t need to test because you feel fine?”
Think again. Cleo’s here to bust some of the BIGGEST myths around sexual health — because misinformation is so last decade.

This World AIDS Day, she’s setting the record straight. Let’s talk facts, not fear. Let’s talk about testing, protection and knowing your status.

Ready to get clued up? Book a free HIV test.

24/11/2025

If you would like to learn more about our Children's Continence Service or tips on toilet training children with additional needs visit our website https://www.suttonhealthandcare.nhs.uk/childrens-continence

We would like to thank Geraldine from Sutton Children’s Continence Services - for attending our Playwise SPA drop-in coffee morning and providing clear and helpful responses to our parent’s questions about toilet training.

18/11/2025

Temperatures are expected to fall across parts of England this week which can impact some people’s health.

As the weather gets colder there are some things you can do to help yourself stay well in winter.

💉 Get your winter vaccines.

🏠 Heat the rooms you regularly use to at least 18°C.

🧦 Wear suitable clothing.

❤️ Look out for older or vulnerable neighbours, friends and family members who may need some extra help.

💊 Make sure you have enough food and stock up on your medication.

🚶‍♂️ Your local pharmacy is here to help as you can get treatment for seven common conditions without a GP appointment or prescription and they can give you advice on other medications.

17/11/2025

During strike action the NHS is still here for people who need it.

If you need medical help, please use 111 and in life-threatening emergencies call 999.