News and events

Is your little one starting school this September? Are they ready for the exciting journey ahead? Join our School Nursing Team and local Children’s Centres for a fun and friendly Teddy Bears' Picnic this summer — a perfect opportunity to enjoy some family time while picking up helpful tips and advice to support your child’s school readiness.

With the cost of school uniforms rising and children quickly outgrowing their clothes, Sutton Children’s Services is offering a helping hand to local families through its Free School Uniform Shop.

A team of brave staff members from Sutton Health and Care are preparing for a thrilling challenge as they gear up to abseil down St Helier Hospital this April, all in support of the Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity.

Sutton’s Health Visiting Team will be at the St. Nicholas Centre, Sutton, on Tuesday 11 March 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm, providing expert advice on safer sleep practices for babies.

The Chief Executive of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, praised the innovative work we are doing to help make sure patients recover sooner on a recent visit to the Sutton Health and Care, Reablement Unit at St Helier Hospital. 

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.