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South East Coast Ambulance Service staff strike this week: 'Don't call 999 unless emergency'
South East Coast Ambulance Service
The ambulance service covers Surrey and has called on the public's support during the industrial action
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Strikes in January 2023: Dates and how they could impact Surrey
Surrey
Bus drivers, nurses, teachers and driving examiners will be striking this month
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Surrey NHS hospitals latest as some declare: 'Only attend if life-threatening or serious injury'
NHS
Hospitals across Surrey have issued a "critical incident" and have asked the public to only attend in cases of serious injury or life-threatening illness
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The number of people in Surrey who want face masks to be made mandatory again
NHS
Some Surrey residents want the return of face masks amid rising Strep A, flu and Covid-19 transmissions
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Covid hotspots in Guildford, Woking and Redhill as 2023 begins
Coronavirus
Areas in the boroughs of Woking and Surrey Heath have seen a spike in cases in recent weeks
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'Critical incidents' for Surrey NHS services as winter pressure mounts on hospitals
NHS
East Surrey Hospital declared a "critical incident" on Thursday as a record number of people attended A&E. Now NHS Surrey Heartlands is asking people to make sure they use the right service.
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East Surrey Hospital declares 'critical incident' as record numbers attend A&E
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The Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is also seeing increased demand
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'Creepy' Surrey nurse struck off after getting patient's phone number and sending 'offensive' texts
Frimley Park Hospital
Ajith Ramanayake Ramanayakalage was a nurse at Frimley Park Hospital
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South East Coast Ambulance Service declares 'critical incident' after 'sustained pressure'
South East Coast Ambulance Service
It follows more than a week of 'sustained pressure' across 999 and 111 services
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Why nurses in Surrey are not striking as thousands prepare to walk out across the county
NHS
Up to 100,000 nurses across the UK are taking part but staff in Guildford, Redhill and Frimley won't be
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'Neglect' at Guildford mental health hospital led to death of grandfather - inquest hears
Guildford
The body of Larry Spriggs, 72, was discovered by a Deliveroo driver on May 27 last year
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St Peter's Hospital slammed by patient left in 'intolerable' agony for months
St Peter's Hospital
Carsten Ringsing, 60, from Woking, has heavily criticised the hospital after waiting two hours for a consultant only to be seen for just three minutes
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Map including Surrey shows where scarlet fever is hitting county and UK hardest
Surrey
Dr Colin Brown, deputy director of the UKHSA, has moved to reassure parents after it was confirmed that 15 children have died of invasive Strep A
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‘Demoralised’ South Coast Ambulance Service strike as 3,500 workers plan Christmas week walk out
South East Coast Ambulance Service
‘Ambulance workers are on their knees’ over cuts to pay and services, as the union asks why Steve Barclay is still in the position as Health Secretary
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Echelford Primary School confirms two cases of scarlet fever and Strep A days after pupil's death
Ashford
Scarlet fever symptoms can be flu-like, including a high temperature, a sore throat, and swollen neck glands
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December strikes including trains, NHS, and Royal Mail and the dates they'll impact Surrey
Traffic and Travel
Some have dubbed this December as the second Winter of Discontent, as strikes hit travel, health care and postal services
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The Surrey GPs with the fewest face-to-face appointments
NHS
One practice in Surrey only had in-person appointments for 36.7% of its patients in October
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Calls for Ashford school bacteria outbreak investigation after child, 6, dies: 'It's just heartbreaking'
Ashford
Figures from across Surrey gave their condolences to the child's family
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What is Strep A, how do you catch it, what are the symptoms, and how serious is it?
NHS
The disease usually causes mild symptoms but can be life-threatening in some cases
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Six-year-old dies from rare Strep A outbreak in Surrey primary school
Education
The bacteria, known as Group A streptococcal (iGAS) - or Strep A - usually causes a sore throat or a skin rash but can be more serious
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Much-loved Surrey GP and The Archers actor Graham Blockey dies, aged 66
Dorking
He provided the voice of Robert Snell on the BBC Radio 4 soap opera for 36 years and previously performed a radio play with Dame Judi Dench
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Royal Surrey County Hospital reassures patients after 'cold brown water' flows from taps
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Discoloured water coming out of patients' taps was reported on Thursday (November 10)
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Woman sent home by Epsom Hospital after swallowing 'deadly mango' seed
Epsom Hospital
She was seen by a doctor from the hospital's A&E with a sliver of mango seed stuck in her throat
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New homes for NHS workers unveiled at St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey
NHS
The first apartments in the 147 home development have now been unveiled by house builder Optivo. The previous accommodation was built in the 1970s.
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