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Tripling of flu cases prompts vaccine plea in Surrey and South London
While the virus is currently circulating at low levels, data from previous years suggests monthly cases could reach triple figures by December as winter sets in.
Update on hospital chief raising concerns about St Helier's deteriorating buildings with national NHS leaders
The meeting took place on 5 November as the Trust faces increasingly serious challenges maintaining its 90-year-old estate, with infrastructure problems disrupting patient care and placing growing pressure on staff.
Hospital chief to raise urgent concerns about St Helier's deteriorating buildings with national NHS leaders
The meeting comes as the Trust faces increasingly serious challenges maintaining its 90-year-old estate, with infrastructure problems disrupting patient care and placing growing pressure on staff.
Hospital chief issues flu jab plea as demand at Emergency Departments surges
Chinyama Okunuga, Site Chief Executive Officer, Epsom & St Helier's University Hospitals, has issued a plea to the public to get their flu jab
CQC publishes Epsom & St Helier 'Well-Led' inspection findings
Inspectors heard that patients felt listened to, respected and well cared for, often despite the challenges of our ageing hospital buildings. They also recognised capable leaders, clear strategies, improvements in complaints handling and strong collaboration with health and care partners.
Black History Month: Representation Matters, But What We Do With It Matters More
Chinyama (Chin) Okunuga joined Epsom and St Helier as Site Chief Executive Officer this month making her one of the most senior Black women in the NHS. Chin has written this open letter to her colleagues about why representation matters and her commitment to challenge inequality wherever she can.
Winners of gesh CARE awards 2026 revealed
Congratulations to the winners of the gesh CARE awards 2026!
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