Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

22/08/2025

This bank holiday, please only use our Emergency Department (ED) for serious or life-threatening emergencies. For all other urgent health needs, consider these alternatives:

- NHS 111 – online or by phone, available 24/7
- Your local pharmacy – expert advice for several ailments through Pharmacy First https://bit.ly/4duHKcu
- Urgent Treatment Centre at Crawley Hospital
- Minor Injuries Units at Caterham Dene, Horsham Hospital and Queen Victoria Hospital

Choosing the right service helps us keep ED free for those who need it most. Thank you for helping us help you. Find out more https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/latest-news/important-message

19/08/2025

We are holding our annual general meeting (AGM) Today from 3.30 – 5pm, both in-person in the lecture theatre, PGEC, East Surrey Hospital and virtually via an online link. To find out more and to join virtually, visit https://www.youtube.com/live/JTVcrCRKB-k?si=p75zBCOPfaOQbyiD

17/08/2025

PREPARING FOR THE UK EMERGENCY ALERT ON THE SUNDAY 7th SEPTEMBER

The UK Emergency Alert system is a government service designed to warn citizens of nearby dangers that could threaten life, such as flooding or extreme weather.
It uses Cell Broadcast technology to send alerts to mobile phones during major incidents like terror attacks.

Alerts are sent to all 4G and 5G networks, and your device does not need to be connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi to receive them.

Opting out of emergency alerts
You can opt out of emergency alerts. For example, victims of domestic abuse with a concealed phone may find it appropriate to turn off alerts.

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How you opt out depends on your device, if you still get alerts after opting out, contact your device manufacturer for help.

For more detailed information, you can visit the official UK government page on emergency alerts.

24/07/2025

Industrial action: service update

From 7am tomorrow, until 7am Wednesday 30 July, our services will be affected by industrial action. We are working hard to reduce disruption and maintain patient safety.

Our hospitals are likely to be very busy during this period. Please attend your appointment as planned unless we contact you to rearrange.

If your medical need is not urgent or life-threatening, please use alternative services to our Emergency Department such as:

- Call 111 or go online

- Your local pharmacy

- Your GP

- Urgent treatment centres (Crawley)

- Minor injury units (Horsham, Caterham, East Grinstead)

For life-threatening emergencies, always call 999 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Thank you for your support!

Read more here - https://bit.ly/4feuM3y

11/07/2025

Stay safe and cool this weekend:
☀️ Avoid midday sun and apply a sun cream with at least SPF 30
☀️Stay hydrated
☀️Close blinds or curtains during the day and use a fan to circulate air
If you need non-urgent medical attention use NHS 111 or your local pharmacy, only attend A&E in a life-threatening emergency.

https://www.nhs.uk/.../heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather

08/07/2025

Great news, we’ve launched a dedicated paediatric anaesthesia pre-assessment service to give children and families the chance to speak to a specialist team ahead of surgery.

The service includes:
- Telephone and face-to-face assessments
- Pre-op tours for anxious patients
- Detailed discussions for children with complex needs

It’s already helping to identify medical conditions early, reduce cancellations and improve the experience for our patients and families.

Read more here - https://bit.ly/40HgWAv

Watch the pre-op tour - https://youtu.be/Tr5m_wu3qcw

04/07/2025

Our Emergency Department is currently busy. If your condition isn’t life-threatening, please consider an alternative service to help us care for those who need urgent or emergency treatment.

You can
- Call NHS 111 for advice
- Speak to your local Pharmacist
- Contact your GP
- Visit the Crawley Urgent Treatment Centre
- Visit the Minor Injury Unit in Horsham, Caterham or East Grinstead.

To help you choose the right service, visit: https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/latest-news/important-message

28/06/2025

With more hot days on the way, see some tips on how to stay safe below 👇

With hot weather on the way this week please protect yourself and others in the heat. Many conditions like minor heat stroke and sunburn, can be managed effectively at home by calling NHS 111, visiting a pharmacy, or your nearest minor injury unit. Find tips to cope in a heatwave: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather

27/06/2025

Join us on Tuesday 8th July for our Health and Wellbeing Event. There will be information stalls and experts to talk to for advice and guidance. Open to anyone affected by cancer whether you’ve been recently diagnosed, completed treatment or care for someone who has cancer. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible!

17/06/2025

With hot weather on the way this week please protect yourself and others in the heat. Many conditions like minor heat stroke and sunburn, can be managed effectively at home by calling NHS 111, visiting a pharmacy, or your nearest minor injury unit. Find tips to cope in a heatwave: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather

06/06/2025

We’re pleased to announce that the Redhill Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) will open this summer in The Belfry shopping centre in Redhill.

Our CDCs in Redhill and Crawley are part of the national NHS Community Diagnostic Centres Programme. These centres aim to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities by offering quicker, more convenient access to tests and scans — helping to shorten waiting times and speed up diagnosis and treatment.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3ZSITVs

23/05/2025

This bank holiday, please only use our Emergency Department (ED) for serious or life-threatening emergencies.

For all other urgent health needs, consider these alternatives:

- NHS 111 – online or by phone, available 24/7
- Your local pharmacy – expert advice for several ailments through Pharmacy First https://bit.ly/4duHKcu
- Urgent Treatment Centre at Crawley Hospital
- Minor Injuries Units at Caterham Dene, Horsham Hospital and Queen Victoria Hospital

Choosing the right service helps us keep ED free for those who need it most. Thank you for helping us help you.

Find out more https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/latest-news/important-message