Epsom Man’s 56-Mile Walk to Raise Mental Health Awareness
A local Epsom resident, Nicholas Mark Dulake, is set to complete an extraordinary challenge this Sunday, 23rd February 2025, as he concludes a 56-mile walk in aid of the mental … Read More
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Surrey Uni Zebrafish Study Links Blood Pressure Drug to Potential ADHD Treatment
A commonly prescribed blood pressure medication could offer a safer alternative for treating ADHD symptoms, according to a new study involving the University of Surrey. The findings suggest that amlodipine, … Read More
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Calls Out Delays to New Hospital Programme
The long-awaited specialist emergency care hospital for southwest London and Surrey has faced yet another setback following the Government’s announcement about delays to the national New Hospital Programme. Epsom and … Read More
Tackling health inequalities in Surrey
Surrey County Council has been awarded 5 years of funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to create a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). The £5m funding will … Read More
Surrey University leading on alternative ADHD treatment
A multisite clinical trial has launched in the United States to investigate whether non-pharmaceutical methods can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children ages 7-12. This … Read More
New SWLP Laboratory Enhances Diagnostic Services for Epsom Hospital and Beyond
South West London Pathology (SWLP) has launched one of the most advanced diagnostic facilities in the UK, with new cutting-edge laboratories set to transform healthcare delivery for patients across its … Read More
Hip pain explained
Hip pain is a common complaint, particularly among middle-aged and older adults. Two frequent causes are Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) and Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). While these conditions share some … Read More
Prime Minister and Health Secretary Visit Epsom Hospital to Unveil NHS Recovery Blueprint
Epsom Hospital played host to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting today as they unveiled a significant national plan aimed at tackling the extensive backlog of … Read More
Surrey Uni Doing the maths on virus transmission
How prepared are we for another pandemic? Mathematical insights pinpoint lessons on airborne viral transmission Half a decade on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a study by the … Read More
Plant-based meat alternatives might be depressing
There is mounting evidence suggesting that ultra-processed foods (UPF) are bad for our health, but if you stick to a vegetarian diet, is that still the case? Plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) are … Read More