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
Category: Health
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
First steps for mental health
The National Health Service (NHS) has introduced “First Steps to Support,” a new service which is designed to help residents aged 18 and over manage their mental health. This comprehensive … Read More
Council unaware it was Mental Health Awareness Week?
Former Epsom and Ewell Mayor Rob Geleit (Labour Court) has accused the Council of removing references to his schizophrenia from his final speech. Cllr Geleit argues that the action reflects … Read More
Gold star at the end of the Rainbow
Better’s Rainbow Leisure Centre in Epsom has maintained its ‘Excellent’ status from QUEST – the Quality Scheme for Sport and Leisure. This follows a mystery visit from the organisation in … Read More
Bed pressures rushing doctors
Pressure to free up hospital beds can “rush” clinicians to make under-informed decisions and discharge plans, a coroner has found. A man who tragically died from hypothermia and chronic alcoholism … Read More
Tarbuck’s luck comes to Epsom
Comedian Jimmy Tarbuck popped into Epsom General Hospital recently – and made a serious bit of business great fun. He was in the Urology Department to present a “new toy”, a … Read More