On Saturday 7 January the Surrey Heartlands Health and Care system moved from a critical incident into a business continuity incident which reflected a slightly improved position across the system. Although First Community services remain extremely busy, they are currently working as usual.
Due to the significant ongoing pressure on local NHS services, alongside the need to act swiftly to ensure patients continue to receive safe, high quality care we have declared a critical incident across health services in Surrey Heartlands.
Group A Strep infections can cause a number of different symptoms such as a sore throat, impetigo (which is a skin infection), and fever.
Following an intensive 6-month rehabilitation programme with First Community’s cardiac rehabilitation physiotherapists, heart failure patient Mr Michael George makes huge improvements to his health, enabling him to be placed on the heart transplant waiting list for the very first time.
Patients may be asked to decide whether or not they want to have treatment, to choose between different types of treatment or if they want to continue with the same treatment.
The below webpage provides advice on the types of questions to ask during consultations with healthcare workers.
First Community’s paediatric dietitians have produced a suite of new videos for families to promote the importance of physical activity and share important top tips for discussing foods, parental role modelling and family mealtimes.
On Wednesday 19 October the Caterham Dene Minor Injury Unit (MIU) will be temporarily closed from 8am to approximately 2pm to undertake essential maintenance upgrades.
During this time the unit will not be able to see any patients. We advise the public to call NHS 111 who will be able to advise on alternative arrangements.
First Community are no longer able to run their Musculoskeletal (MSK) service from East Surrey Hospital. Clinics held at, Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Therapies Unit will continue.
This Bank Holiday weekend our Caterham Dene Minor Injury Unit (MIU) is open from 8am-8pm every day for adults aged 18yrs plus.
The MIU can assess and treat a wide range of conditions including; sprains and strains, broken bones (fractures), infected wounds, minor burns and scalds and more. Visit the webpage for more information. https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/what-we-do/minor-injury-unit
Average wait times are less than one hour and it’s just a short journey from East Surrey Hospital.
Her Majesty the Queen
Statement from Florence Barras, Chair of the Board
The Board of First Community Health and Care are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time.