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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

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.

01/09/2026

Our liver health team recently teamed up with charity LiverSWAT to check the liver health of the local community in Slough.

The team took its mobile testing unit to a local Slough event, Slough Olympica 2026, where they tested 30 people with risk factors such as previous or existing hepatitis B or C, diabetes, known or suspected fatty liver disease, or regular, heavy alcohol consumption.

Testing involved a simple, painless test called a FibroScan, which can detect early signs of liver damage before symptoms appear. When caught early, liver disease is treatable, with the liver able to make a full recovery.

Our Liver Health Team regularly goes into our local communities, carrying out important work to identify people who may not know they have a liver condition and helping them access treatment before it becomes serious.

Great work, team 👏

If you think you could be at risk of liver disease, visit the Liver Health webpage to find out more about our clinics - https://ow.ly/jTSI50ZGvtT

31/08/2026

Our Urgent Treatment Centre at Haslemere is open as usual on Bank Holiday Monday.

The team can treat patients aged one and over with recent (within the last two weeks):

✔️Sprains and strains
✔️ Suspected broken bones
✔️Minor cuts, burns and scalds
✔️Bumps to the head (without loss of consciousness)
✔️ Fever
✔️Abdominal pain
✔️Eye problems

⏰Open 8am-5pm every day (last new patient booking at 4pm).
🚶Walk-ins welcome.
📞Call NHS 111 first for advice and to book a time slot – it can reduce your wait!
📍Church Lane, Haslemere, GU27 2BJ.

For life-threatening emergencies, always call 999. More info is on our website www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/utc

30/08/2026

A shocking new replacement⚡

We’re replacing our defibrillators with updated models that are easier to use and have improved functionalities to better support our teams delivering life-saving care during a cardiac arrest.

The new defibrillators have been installed in the Intensive Care Unit, Theatres and in our Emergency Department. They will be introduced to other wards and departments in the coming months, with training delivered by our Resuscitation Team.

29/08/2026

“No matter how minor the surgery is, it’s still a big deal for the patient and we are often dealing with people who feel very vulnerable and anxious. That’s where the people skills, the kindness and compassion of the team make all the difference,” – Rebecca, Theatre Team Leader for Surgery

Let's show some appreciation for our skilled Day Surgery Unit Theatres staff, which includes nurses, healthcare assistants, and operating department practitioners.

The team provides end-to-end care from anaesthetic to recovery and can see up to 30 patients a day. The procedures cover a range of surgical specialities from maxillo-facial to gynaecology, urology and ophthalmology – to name a few!

They also work behind-the-scenes to ensure the smooth running of the operating theatre – whether it’s managing equipment and stock, safety checklists and training procedures or planning for the day ahead.

Rebecca said: “I am obviously biased when it comes to my team but they are genuinely the nicest, most friendly, hard-working and welcoming bunch of people you could ever wish to work with. They are also super professional and experts in their field. I’m really proud of them.”

Thank you!

28/08/2026

Meet Devi, a healthcare assistant who works in our Patient Discharge Lounge 👋

Devi has been with us for eight years and makes sure that everyone visiting the discharge lounge is made to feel right at home before going home 🏡

As a Learning Disabilities and Dementia champion, she's an expert in communicating and caring for people with a wide range of needs. Devi checks patients have the correct medication, offers drinks and snacks that meet their dietary needs, and liaises with staff on wards and in departments to help resolve any issues.

“I love talking to patients and learning more about their experience at Royal Surrey. They are really grateful for our efforts to get them home safely and in good time”.

Thank you, Devi!

27/08/2026

We’re proud to partner with Phyllis Tuckwell, Hospice Care to launch a new Bereavement Café next month☕

Led by our Chaplain, Rev Phil Hughes, the café brings together people affected by the loss of a loved one, offering a welcoming and safe space to connect, share experiences and find support through what can be a very difficult time.

As Phil explains: "This café is for patients' families and friends, as well as our staff and members of our broader community who may have been affected by bereavement."

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/kgTG50ZG86S

26/08/2026

Meet Fancy and Grace 👋

During the third-year graduation, students voted for several Practice Supervisors of the Year. This is given to our practice supervisors who act like mentors to our students during their time at Royal Surrey.

Students have voted, and this year our students in Child Nursing voted for Fancy, and those in midwifery voted for Grace.

Thank you for being an inspiration to our students 👏

25/08/2026

Congratulations to Karen and Cerys who have completed their Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) apprenticeships 🥳

Learning while they work, Karen and Cerys finished their three-year apprenticeship course and begin their new roles in our theatres as ODPs 🩵

Apprenticeships are a great way we support our colleagues to progress with our Trust. They are usually offered as internal opportunities only, giving existing staff the chance to build new skills and progress their careers with us.

ODPs are an essential part of a surgical team, caring for patients before, during and after surgery.

Well done, Karen and Cerys – we're proud to have you in the team!

24/08/2026

Thank you to the anonymous patient who donated hundreds of beautifully made gift packs for patients and staff on one of our cancer wards 🩵

After completing her chemotherapy, the patient (not pictured) returned to Chilworth Ward to hand out packs containing hand cream, tea bags and lip balm.

She also brought in ice pops for everyone to enjoy during the recent hot weather – which went down an absolute treat!

23/08/2026

Meet Rebecca, Amy and Emma 👋

As apprentice therapeutic radiographers, they work closely with patients while working towards a degree.

Apprenticeships are usually advertised as internal opportunities to our existing staff to develop their careers and learn new skills. Rebecca, Amy and Emma have all taken different routes into their apprenticeship, including working in administration and healthcare roles, and are now thriving as they learn on the job.

Great work, Rebecca, Amy and Emma!

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road
Guildford
GU27XX

Telephone

+441483571122

Website

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

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