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We are a clinically led NHS trust, providing joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services.

The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading General Hospital and specialist tertiary centre for cancer, Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery and pathology. The hospital serves a population of 320,000 for emergency and general hospital services and is the lead specialist centre for cancer patients in Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire, serving a population of 1.2 million.

23/10/2026

Check your breasts regularly 💗

Knowing what’s normal for you means you’re more likely to notice if something changes. The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat.

Shramana Banerjee, Breast Surgeon at Royal Surrey’s One Stop Breast Clinic, explains what to look out for.

If you notice a change, contact your GP.

23/10/2026

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers we treat, with more than 2,700 treatments provided in the past year alone.

Treatment is provided by a large team of professionals from different disciplines who work incredibly hard to provide the best possible care to our patients.

Throughout October, our teams have been running events to raise awareness of breast cancer, highlight the importance of checking for symptoms, and showcase the services available.

Read more about how we support our patients with breast cancer: https://ow.ly/bjiO51007j7

22/10/2026

Meet Daisy 👋

She visited the Trust this week to greet patients, visitors and staff.

Daisy is one of many dogs trained by Canine Partners to assist wheelchair users and people who need additional support.

Visiting the hospital provides valuable training opportunities for the dogs, helping them become familiar with automatic doors, busy environments and a variety of noises.

We hope Daisy enjoyed her visit! 🐶

21/10/2026

Meet our Infection Prevention and Control team 👋

This team plays a crucial role in keeping our patients, staff and wider community safe. From preventing healthcare-associated infections to supporting the response to contagious infections like Covid, flu and norovirus – their impact is far-reaching.

During Infection Prevention and Control Week, it's a timely reminder for visitors to:

✋ Wash or sanitise your hands every time you enter and leave a ward or clinic.
🦠 Stay away from the hospital if you feel unwell or have had diarrhoea, vomiting or symptoms of flu within the last 48 hours.
🚻 Please use the public toilets around the hospital rather than those dedicated to patients.

You can find more information about reducing the spread of infections in our hospital on our website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/infectionpreventionandcontrol

20/10/2026

“Our pharmacy technicians are an incredibly knowledgeable group of people with a huge commitment to their patients,” said Rowena, Lead Pharmacy Technician.

Across our Trust, we have 37 pharmacy technicians and six trainees working in all areas of pharmacy, from dispensary and medicines management to clinical trials, procurement and aseptic services.

Their work helps ensure patients receive safe and effective medication when they need it. They help patients understand their medicines and take a medication history for people admitted to hospital. When patients are discharged, they make sure medication information is shared with their GP and community pharmacy to support continuity of care.

Thank you to our incredible Pharmacy Technicians!

19/10/2026

Meet Gemma, Oncology Physiotherapist and Steph, Specialist Cancer Exercise Instructor 👋

They are both part of the Exercise Service for The Fountain Centre, a charity that provides emotional and wellbeing support to our patients with cancer.

They support patients before, during and after cancer treatment, helping them to exercise safely, rebuild their strength and fitness, manage the side effects of treatment and feel more confident in what their bodies can do. Here’s what their patients say about them:

🗨️ “My life has been improved by Gemma's encouragement and the community that she has provided. My mind and exercise have both improved dramatically.”

🗨️ “Steph has played a big part in helping me through a difficult time after a cancer diagnosis. She is patient, thoughtful and caring and is passionate about helping people be better through exercise.”

Thank you, Gemma and Steph, for your incredible support for our patients 🩵

18/10/2026

A new way of caring for people with long-term conditions has opened at Haslemere Hospital 🩵

The Haslemere Proactive Care Hub (PACH) brings specialist care together in a single visit, helping people with long-term conditions stay well and independent for longer.

Based in space previously used for inpatient wards, the hub is working with local GPs to invite patients in for a comprehensive health assessment. The aim is to spot small changes early, before they become more serious and harder to treat.

Initially focused on heart failure, the hub runs one day a week. In one two-to-three-hour appointment, patients can see:

❤️ A cardiologist to assess heart health
🚶 A therapist to assess strength and falls risk
💊 A GP-led primary care team for medication reviews and general health checks

Together, the team creates a personalised care plan. A social prescriber will join as the service develops, connecting patients with wider support in their community.

Dr Simon Vickers, Royal Surrey Clinical Director for Proactive Care and a Guildford-based GP, said: “It’s a proactive approach to treating patients, drawing on a range of expertise to provide holistic care. It bolsters the service provided by GPs and will help us identify and address signs of declining health at an earlier stage, when interventions are typically more successful.”

The hub plans to expand to other long-term conditions, shaped by local need, from early 2027. Once the Haslemere model is established, we hope to replicate it across other communities in West Surrey.

The service supports the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England, with its focus on earlier intervention, prevention and bringing care closer to home.

Read more: https://ow.ly/PMb450ZYkrS

17/10/2026

“The team receives a lot of lovely feedback from our patients, who often say, ‘We’re going to miss you’, which makes the work incredibly rewarding,” says Nicola, Service Lead for Intermediate Care.

We're highlighting our incredible Intermediate Care Team, who support patients who have either been discharged from hospital or need help to remain safe at home.

Providing a seven-day service from 8am to 8pm, 365 days a year, the team plays a vital role in supporting patients and their families during what can be a stressful transition period. Working closely with other community teams, they help prevent unnecessary hospital visits by providing timely therapy assessments and packages of care, enabling patients to recover safely at home following a fall or illness.

The nurse-led team includes sisters, an administrator, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and community rehabilitation specialists.

Thank you to our Intermediate Care Team for the compassionate care and support they provide to patients and families every day 💙

16/10/2026

Shout out to Kirsty, a Healthcare Assistant from Onslow Ward, who has raised over £1,000 for The Fountain Centre 🥳

Kirsty recently took part in a sponsored 10-mile run for the charity, which provides emotional and wellbeing support to our patients with cancer.

Thank you, Kirsty!

15/10/2026

This we want to show our support to everyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss.

We will be joining the Wave of Light global movement tonight by lighting candles (battery-operated) in our Russell Memorial Garden, remembering all the much-loved and missed babies whose lives were too short.

You can join in the global movement by lighting a candle this evening at 7pm and keeping it lit for at least an hour.

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road
Guildford
GU27XX

Telephone

+441483571122

Website

http://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/

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