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Local people are being urged to only come to the A&E departments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals in genuine emergencies, as the hospitals and their A&E departments are extremely busy.

Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity are calling all keen cyclists – or simply anyone who wants a great adventure – to put their fundraising pedal power to the test and take on the NHS London to Paris Cycle Ride this September, all to raise vital funds for your local hospitals.

Staff from Epsom and St Helier hospitals are urging local people to take extra care over the Easter bank holiday weekend and to only come to A&E in genuine emergencies, after more than 1,670 people came to the department during the last Easter weekend.

Epsom and St Helier are investing £20 million into a programme that will transform the hospital environment for patients, slash the amount of energy the Trust uses and reduce the amount of money spent on energy bills by approximately £670,000 per year.

If you have been cared for by an amazing nurse, a magnificent midwife or want to shout about a nursing support worker at Epsom and St Helier, now is the time to let us know!

Special guest Baroness Nicola Blackwood completed the final brush strokes of St Helier Hospital’s £12 million exterior refurbishment this week, signalling the completion of the mammoth project.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) are hosting patient drop in sessions at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals on Thursday 28 March.   

The team on Epsom Hospital’s dedicated respiratory ward, which cares for people with a range of conditions related to breathing, have raised a massive £13,000 with a fundraising fancy dress walk covering 20 miles.