Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust 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.

Our Clinical Research Facility (CRF) has joined the Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) BioResource – a national rese...
15/06/2026

Our Clinical Research Facility (CRF) has joined the Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) BioResource – a national research programme addressing the long‑standing underrepresentation of Black communities in UK health research.

The CRF is a joint venture between Royal Surrey and the University of Surrey to deliver early-phase research. Its participation in the IBHO BioResource is a significant step in tackling a well-documented inequity: UK health research has historically relied heavily on data from people of European ancestry, limiting the relevance and effectiveness of diagnostics and treatments for Black communities

The facility has already welcomed its first participant, Erika, marking a meaningful milestone for the programme. Erika said: “It is important to me to participate in this study. It will help future management of various illnesses, so that my population can receive care that is developed for them.”

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/Aa7850ZbMxw

14/06/2026

The resident doctors' strike that was due to start on Monday has now been called off.

Please continue to attend any appointments as planned and access NHS services as normal if you need them.

Group Chief Executive, Louise Stead was invited to talk on the Voices of Care podcast alongside fellow NHS Trust Chief E...
13/06/2026

Group Chief Executive, Louise Stead was invited to talk on the Voices of Care podcast alongside fellow NHS Trust Chief Executives Vanessa Ford MBE and Cara Charles-Barks MBE.

Together they talk about the reality of NHS transformation, including the shift from hospital to community, the need to support patients to take greater control of their own health, and the challenge of moving care closer to home while still maintaining safe and effective services in acute settings.

Check out their podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc52MOp50kI

We’re part of a new study investigating whether aspirin can safely prevent blood clots after surgery in older adults who...
12/06/2026

We’re part of a new study investigating whether aspirin can safely prevent blood clots after surgery in older adults who have suffered a hip fracture 💊

In the UK, more than 72,000 people sustain a hip fracture each year. Older adults are at particularly high risk of developing blood clots.

Currently, a daily injection for 28 days is the recommended treatment. Led by Queen Mary University of London, researchers hope the study will show that an aspirin tablet could be just as effective – offering a more comfortable option for patients.

Associate Principal Investigator Nanci Doyle and Dr Helen Wilson are excited to be part of the study. Nanci said: “It is really exciting to be part of a study that has the potential to positively change clinical guidelines.

“A tablet instead of a daily injection could improve patient experience and reduce costs, while still providing safe protection against blood clots.”

Read the full story: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/news/study-tests-whether-aspirin-can-prevent-blood-clots-after-hip-surgery-16059

“We are lucky to have such a dedicated and professional team in our Post Room. They are hardworking, reliable, highly or...
11/06/2026

“We are lucky to have such a dedicated and professional team in our Post Room. They are hardworking, reliable, highly organised and friendly and approachable,” – Alex Potterell, Operations Manager.

We’re sending a love letter to our small but mighty Post Room Team.

Meet Tony and Nigel, who deal with up to 30,000 items of mail each month. Together, they’ve worked at Royal Surrey for 38 years, with Nigel having worked here 29 years and Tony nine years.

Each day, they sort and distribute mail and collect and prepare the outgoing post. They manage and record special delivery requests, stamp every item of outgoing mail and liaise with the postal service to ensure a safe and seamless service for trust staff.

Thank you Tony and Nigel!

Have you or a loved one received brilliant care from an individual or team at our Trust in the last 12 months?Nomination...
10/06/2026

Have you or a loved one received brilliant care from an individual or team at our Trust in the last 12 months?

Nominations for our Patients’ Choice Awards are now open and we want to hear from you!
Whether it was life-changing treatment or a smile that brightened your experience, let our colleagues know the difference they made 🩵

All Patients’ Choice nominations come from our patients and the winners are announced at our staff awards ceremony in November.

Nominate now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PatientsChoice2026
📅Deadline: Tuesday 14 July, 11:59pm

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...
09/06/2026

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, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

Congratulations to Calvin Chan, a trainee surgeon, who is part of the winning duo at this year’s The Royal College of Su...
08/06/2026

Congratulations to Calvin Chan, a trainee surgeon, who is part of the winning duo at this year’s The Royal College of Surgeons of England surgical skills competition 🥳

The competition is designed to test competitors’ practical skills, foster teamwork, and to provide networking and collaboration opportunities.

Calvin said: “I’m very honoured to receive this award and I am very thankful for the surgical teaching and training I have had at Royal Surrey over the past couple of years.”
Well done Calvin!

"A lot of men live with incontinence and need somewhere to dispose of pads and other products discreetly. At the moment,...
07/06/2026

"A lot of men live with incontinence and need somewhere to dispose of pads and other products discreetly. At the moment, many will use disabled toilets as an alternative, but that is not a sustainable solution," Leigh Woodard, Team Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapist.

Did you know that 30% of men will experience urinary issues, and 10% with faecal incontinence? This figure can increase for those going through their cancer treatments.

Leigh is working on a project which would bring sanitary bins to male bathrooms at Royal Surrey so that men can manage their needs discreetly and with dignity.

As part of her project, she is asking patients and staff to complete a short, anonymous questionnaire about their opinions on whether sanitary bins should be provided in male toilets.

Fill out the questionnaire: https://ow.ly/9NLo50Z7wea

Meet Wendy Camfield, who has been volunteering for Royal Surrey Charity for the last three years She wanted to give bac...
06/06/2026

Meet Wendy Camfield, who has been volunteering for Royal Surrey Charity for the last three years

She wanted to give back to the hospital, as she, along with her husband, had received great care at Royal Surrey 🏥

Now retired, she volunteers for Royal Surrey Charity twice a week at table top sales, selling things such as knitwear, blankets and second-hand toys, games and puzzles. She said, “I was looking for rewarding charity work and a new challenge. We are so lucky to have this hospital and I just wanted to support it. It gives me pleasure, helping other people.”

Learn more about volunteering at Royal Surrey: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/volunteering

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