Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

11/09/2026

Faster care, fewer admissions and better experiences for patients ❤️
Our new Cardiology Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit at East Surrey Hospital is already delivering positive results. In its first three weeks, almost 80 patients with cardiac-related conditions were assessed, treated and discharged within 24 hours, helping to reduce cardiology inpatient admissions by more than 25%.
The service gives patients quicker access to specialist assessment and diagnostic tests while helping more people get home on the same day.

Find out more about how the service is improving care for local people: https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/latest-news/new-cardiology-same-day-emergency-care-unit-already-reducing-inpatient-admissions-over-25

08/09/2026

Zachary Houghton, from Redhill, is aiming to compete in the grassroots Formula Ford Festival.

28/08/2026

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

- NHS 111: Online or by hone, available 24/7
- Your local pharmacy: Expert advice for several ailments through pharmacy first, https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/
- Urgent Treatment Centre at Crawley Hospital
- Minor Injuries Unit at Caterham Dene, Horsham Hospital and Queen Victoria Hospital.

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

20/08/2026

SASH staff wellbeing day: last call for stallholders

On Tuesday 29 September, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is holding its annual Wellbeing Day at East Surrey Hospital. This event brings together local organisations and services to support the wellbeing of frontline staff. We have up to 15 stalls available to be filled at East Surrey Hospital and 4 at Crawley Hospital.

We're looking for local businesses, community partners or wellbeing providers who can provide their services or products at a generous discount to our staff. We're especially interested in pre-packaged food stalls, and relaxation or restorative products such as organic skincare or aromatherapy.

If you'd like to take part and help make it a great day for your local hospital workforce, please get in touch through [email protected] by Wednesday 2 September to express your interest and tell us a bit about what you could bring.

Please note that we’re not able to accommodate stalls selling unrelated retail products. Free parking would be provided and there is a small amount of outside space if you have a marquee set-up. The day runs from 10:30am - 4:00pm. Any other questions, please do get in touch - [email protected].

17/08/2026

We have doubled access to hair-saving cancer treatment at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH), with hundreds more cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at East Surrey Hospital and Crawley Hospital now offered scalp cooling.

The new machines, one for each chemotherapy suite at East Surrey and Crawley Hospitals, were funded by a donation of £22,000 to SASH Charity cancer fund, given by an anonymous volunteer who had seen the difference scalp cooling can make to patients.

Find out more in the video below from Sarah Burton, Chief Nurse at SASH and Amelia Ling, Lead SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) Nurse and Matron at East Surrey Hospital.

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05/08/2026

Help shape the future of NHS mental health support!

Have you, a loved one, or someone you care for experienced stress, anxiety, low mood, sleeplessness, or another mental health, neurodevelopmental or behavioural condition?

Researchers want to understand how changes to diet could support brain health and what type of support people would find most helpful.

If you're aged 14 or over, you can make a difference by completing a 15-minute survey. As a thank you, you'll be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 voucher.

Find out more and complete the survey via the link below.

https://rdashresearch1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0STPs5rL14clmsu

This survey is being promoted by the Research and Development team at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. For local enquiries, email [email protected] or call 01737 768511 ext 2804.

20/07/2026

🌟 Celebrating future Midwife Kerry Robbins 🌟

A HUGE congratulations to Kerry Robbins, our third-year Student Midwife Representative, whose passion, leadership and commitment have made a lasting impact on the student experience at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. She is the first Student Midwife to receive the Student Excellence Award!

Alongside balancing academic studies and clinical placements, Kerry has championed initiatives that bring students together, recognise excellence and help others thrive. From introducing the Student Spotlight recognition scheme and creating student bonding sessions, to sharing invaluable advice with future cohorts, Kerry has gone above and beyond to support fellow learners.

Her compassion, dedication and commitment to inclusion has earned praise from students, supervisors and families alike, truly reflecting our Trust values.

We're delighted that Kerry will be joining SASH in October as a Midwife and we can't wait to see the difference she continues to make. 💙

Photo of Kerry receiving the prestigious award from Kate Brintworth, Chief Midwifery Officer for England, Kaye Wilson, Regional Chief Midwife and Sarah Burton, Chief Nurse

13/07/2026

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Join us online on Wednesday 15 July at 5.30pm for our 2025/26 AGM. We'll make sure you're finished in time for the main event later that evening – England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ⚽ 🇦🇷

Watch live here - https://www.youtube.com/live/xRw4GVRapZk

08/07/2026

Starting tomorrow, an amber heat-health alert has been issued across most of the country. It’s in place from 8-12 July.

Many of us welcome the hot weather, but it can put some people’s health at risk - particularly if they’re vulnerable.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

30/06/2026

Today, on the first National Children’s Nurses Day, we’re recognising the extraordinary work of children’s Nurses across our organisation and the difference they make for children, young people and families every day.

Caring for children in healthcare settings takes a unique combination of clinical expertise, compassion and the ability to provide reassurance during what can often be difficult moments for patients and those closest to them.

From delivering specialist care, supporting families, advocating for young patients and helping create positive hospital experiences, children’s Nurses play an essential role in every stage of care.

Thank you to every member of our Paediatric Nursing teams for the skill, dedication and kindness you bring to your work every day.

Your impact reaches far beyond the bedside, and today is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate everything you do.