News and events

Growing up in India, Praleena watched lots of health programmes on TV. From then on, all she ever wanted to do was work in healthcare – and become the first person in her family to do so. 

Residents of Sutton now have more control over their health thanks to the launch of self-referral options for two vital community clinics: podiatry and falls prevention. 

As part of the national Safer Sleep Week (11-17 March 2024), Sutton's dedicated health visitors reached over 100 parents and carers at the St Nicholas Centre, Sutton, providing crucial advice on creating a safer sleep environment for their babies.

A fresh wave of junior doctors’ strikes will hit NHS services this weekend – less than a week after a trio of emergency departments saw one of their busiest days this winter.

UKHSA has reported an increase in measles across the country including London and is encouraging people to check that they and their children have had two doses of the MMR vaccine.

This winter, local NHS staff, particularly those on the front line, are working hard to make sure people receive the care they need. Among them is Marlon Reyes, frailty nurse in the emergency department at St Helier hospital.

Winter illnesses like flu and norovirus are on the rise across Surrey and South West London – and hospitals are facing extreme pressures as a result. 

Tens of thousands of patients going to St George’s, Epsom and St Helier’s emergency departments (EDs) have been tested for HIV in the past year, thanks to a pioneering scheme that helps people with the virus start treatment more quickly. 

Measles cases on the rise in England and across the whole of Europe. Make sure you and your family are protected against becoming seriously unwell with measles by checking you are up to date with the MMR vaccine.