SHC News

Measles cases on the rise in England
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.

NHS issues warning for older people and people with asthma
Hospital services across South West London are currently very busy due to extreme heat, pollution and pollen levels. We’re seeing high numbers of people coming in with breathing difficulties and older people who are dehydrated.

getUBetter App: New app for patients with musculoskeletal conditions
The getUBetter app is now being introduced across Sutton to enable patients to self-manage musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and self-refer to our MSK services when further intervention is required.

Winter funding supports St Helier hospital with extra beds
GPs in Sutton partnered with Sutton Health and Care and St Helier Hospital launched a community ward on site to help people get back on their feet more quickly.

Paramedics and nurses pair up to respond to elderly patients this winter
Paramedics at London Ambulance Service are being paired with nurses from community health providers in south west London to respond to elderly and frail patients in a ground-breaking pilot scheme to prevent delays this winter.

Sutton Health and Care launches 24/7 two hour, community, urgent care response service
Sutton Health and Care has launched a new 24/7 service providing urgent care within two hours to people across Sutton (both in their own homes and within care homes) experiencing a medical crisis.

Carshalton community nurses lead the way in awards honouring nurse
Carshalton community nurses take home two out of three of this year’s Linda Udeagbala Awards for outstanding contribution to student nurse experience.

Community nurses visit hundreds of high-risk people as temperatures soar
Community nurses are visiting over 1,000 vulnerable people in Sutton this week to help keep them safe and well in the extreme weather.

How to stay safe during a heatwave
Have fun in the sun but stay safe – that’s the message from George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Group as temperatures start to soar.

Public urged to use NHS services wisely as south west London saddles up for Jubilee and Derby weekend
Please do not visit A&E unless it is an emergency – that’s the message from St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group as it gears up for a very busy bank holiday of Jubilee celebrations and one of the world’s biggest horse-racing festivals.