If you're 75 and over, top up your protection this spring!
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine means milder symptoms and a quicker recovery if you catch the virus.
Book now: nhs.uk/get-vaccine

Your next poo could save your life. So, if you’ve received a Bowel Cancer testing kit through the post, please don’t forget to send it back.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Eid Mubarak to all our colleagues and local communities who are celebrating! ☪️

Our Urgent Community Response Service provides an urgent response to adults in Surrey Downs, 7-days/week from 8am-8pm. Delivered by multidisciplinary teams, the aim is to provide support to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. Find out more youtube.com/watch?v=C9cd7H…

Did you know ❓❔

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK.

Here are the main symptoms 📸

Other health problems can cause similar symptoms – but it’s important to get them checked by a GP if you have any symptoms for 3 weeks or more.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

We're supporting #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

This week is all about raising awareness, improving acceptance, and creating a society that works for autistic people.

Find out more and get involved 👉 waaw.autism.org.uk

Hopping by with a big thank-you to our amazing health & social care teams on the front line and supporting behind the scenes, this Easter! Your hard work and kindness do not go unnoticed 🐰

Wishing our staff, patients and communities who are celebrating, a very Happy Easter 🐣

We hope you have a great Easter weekend, but if you do need help, here are some ways your local NHS can assist you and your family.

More at ow.ly/R1mX50OfM8Q 📲

#HelpUsHelpYou this #EasterWeekend
Our Minor Injury Unit is open 7 days a week from 8am – 8pm (last patient 7.30pm) and is available for adults and children over the age of 5.
Find out more here: firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/news/help-us-h…

The Matron and Senior Nurse of Epsom ED Epsom and St Helier NHS are skydiving to support patients, families and colleagues 💙

Despite the immense challenges, the team consistently exceed expectations and demonstrate remarkable dedication.

Donate and support esthcharity.org.uk/epsom-ed-skydi… 🙌

If you and your family need health advice over the Easter weekend, we want to make sure you get the care you need, in the right place, as quickly as possible.

Check out this video which highlights some ways your local NHS can assist you 📲

More info 👉 ow.ly/pywu50R0Yrv

Feeling low or isolated can be especially difficult at Ramadan, but the NHS is here for you.

Visit nhs.uk/talk, or ask your GP practice, or the team who helps you look after your mental health or contact NHS 111 if you need urgent help or support.

If you’re over 40, you could be one of millions living with a silent killer without knowing
it.

High blood pressure can pose significant health risks but is highly treatable.

To find a local pharmacy offering a free blood pressure check click here: qrco.de/benI0T

We have resolved the power interruption which led us to close the emergency department to new attendances at East Surrey Hospital. Our Emergency Department is now open. Please only attend if you have a life-threatening condition. bit.ly/43rML0p

A major incident has been declared at East Surrey Hospital due to a power outage. The hospital is safe but is closed to new attendances. Please do not attend. Please seek alternative care for urgent treatment.

bit.ly/43rML0p

📢If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

📞Call 111
💻 Go online at nhs.uk/111
🤳Or use the #NHS App

Measles cases are rising in England and one in five children who get it need to be admitted to hospital.

You can still ask your GP for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine if your child has missed either of their 2 doses.

For more information ➡️ nhs.uk/MMR

Our three hospitals are busier than usual as NHS services across England are affected by the #JuniorDoctors Strikes which began on Saturday.

Chief Medical Officer Dr Luci Etheridge shares advice on what to do if you or someone you know becomes ill during the strikes.

Offering a system of support to our communities in Surrey Downs helps enable healthier neighbourhoods. Our Community Hub project in Leatherhead is one of the projects making a real difference to lives of residents. Have you heard about it or visited?
youtu.be/aGCdQ20sgBk

We have declared a critical incident due to a localised power failure in our Intensive Care services. While our ED is not closed, please consider other local alternatives bit.ly/4azQLzd if your condition is not urgent. For me information: bit.ly/3UKsb9i