Hundreds of local people have been able to continue having hospital appointments thanks to a significant increase in video consultations at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH). All hospitals in the NHS had to postpone many face-to-face appointments during the coronavirus outbreak, so doctors, nur
A father who spent over fifty days in intensive care with COVID-19 has praised his care and urged local people to continue to follow national guidance to prevent the spread of the virus. Stephen King returned home last week in time to spend Father’s Day with his wife and two sons after being cared for at E
A local police officer from Merstham has given up his time to help East Surrey Hospital staff get the right protection against coronavirus. Steve Norton, 48, has been a police officer for 15 years, serving in Surrey and now with the Metropolitan Police Service’s specialist search unit. He wanted to find a
We would like to say an enormous thank you to all of the people and organisations that have supported us during these challenging times. We continue to have amazing levels of support from our local residents and communities who have supported us in so many ways including crafting, baking, donating and clap
A new rest area and wellbeing packs are being provided for Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) staff thanks to fundraising from the local community. From running or cycling hundreds of kilometres to performing live lockdown DJ sets, the local community has rallied to raise over £50,000 to support
We are very sad to confirm that Peter Hart passed away on 12 May having tested positive for coronavirus. Peter, whose 52nd birthday was on 12 May, was an extremely skilled and dedicated emergency care practitioner. Previously a paramedic with South East Coast Ambulance Service, Peter had worked shifts in t
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) has successfully recruited its 100th patient for the RECOVERY Trial, a study which aims to compare several different treatments that may be beneficial for people with coronavirus (COVID-19). The study, led by the University of Oxford, is operating from over 160
Eight nursing assistants from Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) have qualified in preparation for taking up the exciting new role of registered nursing associate. We offer our congratulations to Molly Cox, Samuel Bull, Shelby Robinson, Katherine Boult, Sophie Bulmer, Natasha Webster, Mica Coope
Emma Smith, a higher level teaching assistant from Southwater, has praised the care she received at East Surrey Hospital after being treated for coronavirus. Emma developed symptoms including a high temperature, aches, loss of taste and smell, nausea, fatigue and shortness of breath on 20 March. When she d