Epsom Hospital braces for strikes amid winter pressures
Further strike action by resident doctors – formerly known as junior doctors – is set to add strain to NHS services just as winter illnesses begin to rise. The British … Read More
Category: Health
Epsom and Ewell 5th least obese 10 year olds in the UK
Year six schoolchildren in Surrey have some of the lowest obesity rates in the country, with Mole Valley leading the way. The figures were published as part of the Government’s … Read More
Epsom Hospital braces for flu spike
Hospitals serving Epsom, St Helier and St George’s are warning of a potentially severe flu season as national data reveals the number of deaths linked to the virus in England … Read More
Epsom Hospital’s support for bereaved mum of baby
A Tadworth mother whose baby died tragically from a rare infection aged only eight days has praised the nurses and midwives who supported her family during “the darkest time in … Read More
Surrey inequality report challenges ‘leafy county’ myth
The idea that Surrey is all leafy lanes, golf courses and big houses is a myth, according to a new report. Despite being a prosperous area of the country, the … Read More
Defibrillators delivered by drone?
A groundbreaking project testing how drones could be integrated into the UK’s 999 emergency response system to deliver defibrillators to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients has been launched by the University … Read More
Reducing food waste nationally and in Epsom and Ewell
A growing number of major UK supermarket chains are removing ‘best before’ dates from many fresh fruit and vegetable products in an effort to reduce food waste. Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, … Read More
Get paid for falling over in Surrey study
With 219,000 fall-related emergency hospital admissions among people aged 65 and over in England in 2023/24, a new trial at the University of Surrey is exploring how smart flooring could help prevent … Read More
Redhill care home put under special measures
A supported living service in Redhill has been rated “inadequate” and put into special measures after inspectors said they uncovered six legal breaches. The health watchdog slammed the service as … Read More
Rehabilitation Hub in Leatherhead rehabilitated
Epsom residents are set to benefit from a new integrated musculoskeletal (MSK) facility following a significant investment at Leatherhead Hospital. The Leach Rehabilitation Hub has undergone a comprehensive transformation, creating … Read More
Epsom residents to get “care closer to home”?
Residents across East Surrey and Surrey Downs are set to benefit from more joined-up healthcare closer to home, as the area becomes one of the first in the country to … Read More
Laser gift to Epsom Hospital shines light on the hand of Jimmy Hendry
The arrival of a major piece of medical equipment always lifts spirits among hospital staff—but the recent installation of a £40,000 laser at Epsom General Orthopaedics held particular poignancy, bringing … Read More
Surrey care home concerns
The death of a 76-year-old man, who was found on the floor with fractured ribs, has led to concerns over safety of the remaining residents at a Surrey care home. … Read More
Prostate cancer vaccine research launched in Surrey
In September 2025, The Prostate Project, a Guildford-based volunteer-led charity, will launch a £250,000 campaign to raise funds for a prostate cancer research project widely anticipated to be ‘game-changing’. … Read More
Local MP speaks out on Epsom Hospital’s bed-blocking
Epsom & Ewell’s MP, Helen Maguire, has called for urgent action on social care after visiting Epsom Hospital’s accident and emergency department this week. The Liberal Democrat MP met hospital … Read More
Garage Gives Ewell a Heart-Start
A busy garage in Ewell that supports a prominent local charity now offers a rather special – and potentially life-saving – service. Autotest MOT in Ruxley Lane recently celebrated its … Read More