Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Providing a range of medical services to the residents of East Surrey and northeast West Sussex.
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We provide acute and complex services at our hospital (East Surrey Hospital) in Redhill. In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at Dorking and Caterham Dene Hospitals, Oxted Health Centre, in Surrey, and at Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex. SASH is a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 3,650 providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 535,000. Twitter: https://twitter.com/sashnhs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/surrey-&-sussex-healthcare-nhs-trust

Thank you for your comments on our East Surrey UTC plans. Below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions...
07/02/2026

Thank you for your comments on our East Surrey UTC plans. Below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

1. Why can’t this funding be used for Crawley Hospital’s Urgent Treatment Centre or Horsham Minor Injuries Unit?

NHS England’s policy expects every Hospital with an Emergency Department to have a co-located Urgent Treatment Centre. We are currently one of the few Trusts without this in place. This capital investment will bring us in line with national direction.

Both UTC and MIU services at Crawley and Horsham Hospitals are managed by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. We do not manage these units. While we provide some services on these sites, we are not responsible for the Urgent Treatment Centres or Minor Injury Units. A full list of our services is available on our website.

2. Where will the new building be located?

We have done a complete options appraisal of our full hospital site and the preferred option is the main entrance, next to the ambulance bays, in the area currently used for disabled parking.

3. What will happen to the disabled parking bays?

They will be relocated close to the new building and we are looking carefully at the best accessibility for those who need these spaces. The final location will be confirmed in the final design.

4. Why can’t Crawley A&E be reinstated?

Crawley Hospital is managed by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

Decisions about A&E services at this site are not made by SASH. As per point one.

5. Why can’t this money be used for equipment or more staff?

This is capital funding from NHS England that we applied for. It is specifically allocated for the purposes of building a UTC in line with NHSE direction of travel to have a UTC co-located with EDs. It can only be used for buildings and infrastructure. It cannot be used for staffing, equipment, or day-to-day services.

6. Why can’t the UTC be built somewhere else?

In addition to point one, building elsewhere would require buying additional land and developing new infrastructure. This would not be operationally practical and would cost significantly more than the funding available.

7. Will Crawley UTC close as a result of this?

Crawley Hospital is managed by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. Decisions about UTC services at Crawley are not made by SASH. Although, we aren’t aware of plans for its closure.

03/02/2026

NEW! Looking for an exciting way to help people in hospital locally? We have charity places available in some of the biggest local events for supporters. Some highlights include:

Run Reigate Canicross (with your dog!) or Trail (without a dog!) 5k or 10k. 22 Feb 2026.

Run Gatwick - 5k or Half Marathon. 10 May 2026

Ride Reigate - Junior, 25km, 50km, or 100km. 12 July 2026

and of course...

Run Reigate 2026! Kids Race, 5km, 10km, or Half Marathon. 10 September 2026

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Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trusts SASH Maternity SASH Neonatal Unit Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (SaSH)

We are pleased to announce plans for a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill! The purpos...
03/02/2026

We are pleased to announce plans for a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill!

The purpose-built UTC will sit alongside the Emergency Department, creating a single front door for people with non-life-threatening emergencies. It will offer faster assessment, diagnosis and treatment in one place, while freeing up space in the main hospital to expand Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).

Backed by £8.6m of NHS England capital investment, the new two-storey building is at the final design stage. Subject to approval, construction is expected to start this summer, with the service opening in the second half of 2027.

This development will help reduce Emergency Department pressures, cut waiting times and support more patients to return home the same day, improving urgent care for East Surrey and surrounding communities.

Read more here - https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/latest-news/trust-announces-plans-new-urgent-treatment-centre-east-surrey-hospital

29/01/2026

Our amazing team of Neurotherapists are stepping up, literally! They’re walking and running the equivalent of the entire length of Land’s End to John O’Groats: 1200 miles to raise funds for East Surre

26/01/2026

Our new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at The Belfry, Redhill is now open.

The centre brings a range of diagnostic tests together in one place, helping you access scans and checks closer to home and supporting quicker diagnosis and treatment.

This is part of our wider work to improve access, reduce waiting times and make services easier to use for our local communities.

Appointments at the Community Diagnostic Centre are by referral only, no walk-in appointments. If you need a diagnostic test, your GP or healthcare professional will advise you on the next steps.

To learn more about CDCs and to see an accessible version of this video, visit https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/our-services/community-diagnostic-centres-cdc

Following significant work across our services and with our partners to manage the exceptional levels of demand, the Tru...
16/01/2026

Following significant work across our services and with our partners to manage the exceptional levels of demand, the Trust have now stood down the Critical Incident declared at East Surrey Hospital. However our services remain very busy, and challenges persist across the system.

We therefore continue to as our local communities to help us help you by only using our Emergency Department (ED) for serious or life-threatening emergencies. For all other urgent health needs, consider these alternatives:
- Your GP
- 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/late.../important-message

14/01/2026

Hospitals across Surrey remain busy.

You can help by choosing the right NHS service.

Only use A&E for medical emergencies.

For other health needs, use NHS 111, your GP, pharmacies or urgent treatment centres.

By doing this, you help keep emergency care available for those who need it most.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/jG1050XVIwi

[Image description:

A portrait NHS-style information graphic in blue with red alert accents. At the top is a red banner reading “CRITICAL INCIDENT”. Below this, large text reads “Critical incident declared across most hospitals in Surrey Heartlands”.

Supporting text explains that local hospitals and NHS services are under significant pressure and that a critical incident has been declared to help keep patients safe and services running. The graphic asks the public to help by choosing the right NHS service.

A white box highlights the message “Only use A&E for life-threatening emergencies”, with advice underneath to use NHS 111, GPs, pharmacies, or urgent treatment centres for other health needs.

A final line explains that following this guidance helps keep emergency care available for those who need it most.]

Alongside Surrey Heartlands ICB and local hospitals, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust have declared a Critical Inc...
12/01/2026

Alongside Surrey Heartlands ICB and local hospitals, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust have declared a Critical Incident.

Please only use our Emergency Department (ED) for serious or life-threatening emergencies. For all other urgent health needs, consider these alternatives:
- Your GP
- 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/trust-declares-critical-incident-due-ongoing-pressure-within-surrey

06/01/2026

An amber cold-health alert is currently in place for Surrey.

Our winter advice hub has information about keeping up to date about services, keeping safe, keeping well and keeping busy during periods of cold weather. Visit the hub to find out more: https://orlo.uk/owWkQ

01/01/2026

The room on the Godstone Ward is now a "warm space that inspires a sense of calm".

31/12/2025

2025 has been a busy year at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. We wish you a happy and healthy new year and look ahead to 2026 as we continue to improve our services, progress our sustainability work, and deliver excellent care for our patients and communities. Here is a snapshot of some of our achievements from 2025.

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