Public meeting about Epsom Hospital future
A public meeting has been scheduled for October 17th, 2024, at the Epsom Sports Club, located next to Epsom Hospital, to discuss the future of local healthcare services. The meeting, … Read More
Category: Health
There’s always Buckland Park for winter swimmers
Guildford Lido, in Stoke Park, used to be open 12 months a year from 2014, but that ended during the pandemic. This year’s summer season ended on September 15. Nestled … Read More
Epsom’s Love Me Love My Mind week of healing
This year’s theme is ‘Be Kind to your Mind’ • Be active – For your mental and emotional health, and wellbeing• Be Mindful – Practise mindfulness, live in the present … Read More
Epsom pensioners gather less winter fuel pay this St Stephens
Thousands of pensioners across Epsom, Ewell, Ashtead, and Leatherhead are facing the loss of vital winter fuel payments following cuts by the UK government, sparking fears that many will struggle … Read More
Epsom’s local life savers
A Covid survivor who was so poorly her children were warned she wouldn’t survive the night and the mum of a young boy who bravely battled leukaemia have thrown their … Read More
Surrey Coroner’s bed safety concerns
A frail, elderly man “cried for help for over an hour” before tragically dying after getting stuck in a gap between his care home bed extension, a Surrey coroner has … Read More
Local women’s health specialist on GTPS
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a prevalent condition, particularly affecting peri- and post-menopausal women. It causes significant discomfort in the soft tissue on the outside of the hip and … Read More
Surrey Coroner calls for action over ambulance wait
The death of a man who waited more than three hours for an ambulance has prompted calls from a coroner for quicker clinical assessments. Philip Ross died at the Royal … Read More
Walking the talk on Epsom Downs
On 10th September, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council hosted a Walk & Talk event at Epsom Downs Racecourse to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Over 65 people, including residents and representatives … Read More
Walk on the Downs to feel Up.
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council is hosting a walk around Epsom Downs on 10th September to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day. This event supports the council’s Suicide Prevention Action … Read More
Epsom welder’s widow seeks help with cancer claim
A woman who believed her incurable cancer may have been caused by washing her husband’s work clothes is looking for information. Annette, who was married to a former welder in … Read More
Mental health art exhibition in Epsom
Children and young people using mental health services have been taking part in a ‘My Voice Matters’ exhibition, which allows participants to express themselves through the medium of art. The … Read More
Our Health Deserves Better
I want to take this opportunity to thank those who voted for me at the general election. There is much to do to improve our situation in Epsom & Ewell … Read More
Epsom Hospital upgrade at risk?
A “crumbling” Surrey hospital trust says it is “cracking on” with plans for a new hospital and upgrades despite concerns the government could scrap a funding plan Epsom General Hospital and … Read More
Campaign to keep local child cancer services local
Wandsworth Council is leading a campaign against the NHS decision to move children’s cancer services from two South London hospitals into Central London and the new Labour Government will be … Read More
Teen suicide risk underestimated by CAMHs
An “underestimation” of suicide risk and significant mental health ‘failings’ contributed to the death of a vulnerable teenager, a Senior Coroner has found. Locket Williams, described by their family as … Read More