Don't forget, next Wednesday 1 April we become NHS Surrey and Sussex and this account will no longer be used. Make sure you're in the right place to stay in the know by following @SurreyHeartland
From 1 April 2026, NHS Surrey Heartlands and NHS Sussex Integrated Care Boards will be merging to form NHS Surrey and Sussex.
This account will no longer be in use after that time - please follow @SurreyHeartland to stay up-to-date.
Running out of medication could become an emergency.
Check your prescriptions will last through the holidays, and reorder now if needed.
Use the NHS App to easily re-order, or contact your GP surgery in plenty of time.
For more 👉 surreyheartlands.org/pharmac…
From 1 April 2026, NHS Surrey Heartlands and NHS Sussex Integrated Care Boards will be merging to form NHS Surrey and Sussex.
This account will be renamed on that date, but stick with us to stay up-to-date with our work.
Today is #NoSmokingDay 🚭
Planning to quit smoking? With the right help, you're up to 3x more likely to quit smoking for good.
Visit bit.ly/47oVvrg for free help and advice.
Remember: a smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day!
#StopSmoking#quiteandwin#NHS
NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome conditions like OCD, social anxiety disorder and PTSD.
Find out more, or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk
Vaccinations protect you and your family at every stage of life. From baby and childhood immunisations to school-age, staying up to date helps prevent serious illness and keeps communities safe.
Check which vaccinations are due and when:
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Ramadan Mubarak 🌙
We would like to wish all of our staff, patients, families and people in our wider community a healthy and prosperous Ramadan.
#RamadanMubarak
This week is National Apprenticeship Week. More than 27,000 people started an NHS apprenticeship in 2024/25, the highest number since data collection began in 2016/17.
Earn, learn and make a difference with an NHS apprenticeship.
Find out more.
healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-…
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If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
Tests could put your mind at rest.
Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice.
#WorldCancerDay#CancerAwareness
📲 nhs.uk/cancersymptoms
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February is #LGBTHistoryMonth and we are celebrating alongside our LGBT colleagues across the country.
Check out the NHS Confederation website where you can find the many different events taking place across the NHS this month 👉 ow.ly/ETMC50Y4TJM
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If you have received your cervical screening invitation, or missed your last one, book an appointment through your GP practice or local sexual health clinic now.
It could save your life.
Find out more: nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/…#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
ALT Woman standing confidently beside text highlighting cervical screening saves around 5000 lives annually in the UK, promoting cancer prevention. Text reads 'Cervical screening saves around 5000 lives in the uk every year. Let's stop cervical cancer together'.
Three Surrey hospital trusts have declared critical incidents due to ongoing pressure on NHS services.
This step has been taken to ensure patients continue to receive safe, high quality care.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/COtJ50XVIiU
ALT A blue NHS-style alert graphic with red highlights stating “Critical incident declared across most hospitals in Surrey Heartlands”. The image explains that local hospitals and NHS services are under significant pressure and asks the public to help by using the right NHS service. It advises only using A&E for life-threatening emergencies and to use NHS 111, GPs, pharmacies, and urgent treatment centres for other health needs.
January can be tough — if you’re feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed, support is available.
You’re not alone.
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/mwwM50XSjvG
Asking for help is strength 💙
ALT A person sitting outdoors at night looking at their phone with a message about support for anxiety and feeling overwhelmed in January.
Congratulations to all the NHS staff featured in the King’s New Year Honours!
Colleagues including GPs, nurses and surgeons have been recognised for their service.
Thank you for everything you do for patients.
Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2025/12/nhs-f…
ALT Illustration of fireworks and a gold medal. Text reads: Congratulations to all NHS colleagues recognised in the King's New Year Honours! NHS logo is in the top right corner.
Myth: I’m healthy and pregnant, I don’t need the flu jab.
Fact: Even if you feel well, pregnancy naturally weakens your immune system. That means flu can hit harder and lead to complications.
Find out more in our myth-busting series with Dr Anita Raina 👉ow.ly/bFev50Xxo38
Are you winter ready?
The NHS is here to help when you need it, but you can make sure you are #WinterReady by knowing when you can care for yourself and your family and what support is available this winter.
Find out more and tick off your list 👉 ow.ly/uVUl50Q06ZW ✅
ALT Winter-themed graphic with snowflakes and logos for Surrey Heartlands and NHS. Title reads “Are you winter ready?” next to a checklist with tasks: get winter vaccinations, know which service to use, download NHS app, order repeat prescriptions, stock self-care medicines, plan for cold weather, check on vulnerable people, and keep the house warm. Includes #SurreyWinterReady and website link.
November 17 marked the beginning of #SelfCareWeek which aims to raise awareness about the importance of self-care in everyone's lives.💜
Check out our website for some advice and tips to help you on your #SelfCare journey: shorturl.at/Zj4H7.
ALT Bold text at the top reads "1. Exercise/move regularly" on a purple background. Below, text on a pink background explains the benefits of movement for mental alertness and energy. It suggests daily activities like walking, football, or chair exercises. A simple illustration at the bottom shows a rolled-up exercise mat, a skipping rope, and a kettlebell labeled "15".
ALT Alt text: A graphic titled "2. Prioritise sleep" on a purple background. Below, on a pink background, is text explaining that quality sleep supports emotions, focus, and well-being, advocating for 7-9 hours of rest per night and unplugging from devices. A speech bubble with "zzz" is illustrated at the bottom.
ALT A section of a graphic titled "3. Eat well" in white text on a purple background top. Below, on a pink background, it states: "What we eat and drink affects how we feel, think and behave, so having a good diet is a great form of self-care. Aim for a balanced diet and stay hydrated. Sharing a meal at least once a week with friends or family also has a lot of benefits." At the bottom right, there's an illustration of a sushi set with chopsticks and a small dish.
ALT Alt text: A graphic with a purple header and pink background reads "4. Practice mindfulness." Below, it explains that mindfulness is a self-care technique for managing thoughts, feelings, and mental health, using methods like meditation, breathing, and yoga. A doodle of a thought bubble is on the bottom right.
If your child is vaccinated and catches flu, their symptoms will be milder and their recovery quicker.
Book your child’s flu vaccine via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App.
➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-fl…
ALT Photograph of a child holding hands with an adult as they walk together. The text reads 'Flu tends to spread first in children. Early vaccination protects them and vulnerable family members.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.
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Please be careful if you are handling fireworks or sparklers this #BonfireNight.
For firework safety advice, see the Child Accident Prevention Trust website 👉 ow.ly/FpsC50Tuipc#StayWellSurrey