DHC GP Federation

18/11/2025

Partnership at its best!

We're proud to be part of this collaboration between primary and secondary care teams, coming together to bring vital lung cancer screening closer to home in .

Early detection is key with lung cancer, often before symptoms appear, which means more effective treatment and improved survival rates. This is the next phase of the programme which has already been rolled out across Sussex with incredibly promising results: 300 patients diagnosed with lung cancer and 8 out of 10 of these cases were caught early leading to more positive outcomes.

Surrey residents aged 55 - 74 with a history of smoking will be invited by letter to attend a CT scan in a mobile unit at Tesco superstore, Gatwick. It's quick and convenient, and it's saving lives!

Read more here: https://surreyandsussexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news-events/news/lung-cancer-screening-programme-reaches-key-milestones

Our teams are looking forward to working with partners in this proactive fight against :

Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance
InHealth Group
Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
NHS Sussex
Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System

18/11/2025

We are very pleased to be working with our partners First Community Health and Care to restore local audiology services. For those who require complex or routine hearing aid care, it is essential to have easy access to a service close to home. Our team looks forward to welcoming patients.

We would like to thank Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership for their support in restoring this service. Thanks also to our local MP Lib Dem Chris Coghlan for Dorking and Horley for his support throughout.

Read the full article 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74jem94zyvo

17/11/2025

14/11/2025

Need support with perimenopause or menopause?

Last chance to sign-up for our 6-week online group course, starting 1st December, 5pm - 6:30pm.

Led by expert therapists, you'll learn strategies using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( ), proven to manage the physical and emotional challenges of and .

Our friendly and supportive group is the perfect space to come together with others who understand your journey:

"It was nice to be connected with other women in a similar position where experiences were shared, making me realise what I was going through was normal."

Reserve your place today 👉 https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/live-well-navigating-and-coping-with-menopause/

Available to those registered with a GP.

11/11/2025

27/10/2025

Talking Therapies at DHC are now taking bookings for this free 8-week course starting 18th November...

18/10/2025

This we're sharing some small, practical changes that can make a big difference to your mental and physical health during and .

Laura Bruno, Advanced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and expert, suggests these 5 quick wins to help you take back control 👇

💜 Notice your thoughts - identify unhelpful patterns and challenge them.
💜 Breathe it out - short breathing exercises can reduce hot flushes.
💜 Sleep smart - set a calm bedtime routine and switch off screens early.
💜 Stay active - gentle exercise lifts mood, reduces stress and aids sleep.
💜 Talk it through - sharing your experiences helps you feel less alone.

Our 'Navigating & Coping with Menopause' online group sessions run throughout the year, providing specialist support in a safe, supportive space.

👉 Find out more and sign up for one of these FREE 6-week groups: https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/live-well-navigating-and-coping-with-menopause/

16/10/2025

We offer free employment support for people with mental health conditions.

Whether you're looking for work, preparing to return or feeling unhappy in your job, we can help.

DHC work with the employment specialists at Waythrough, to provide tailored one-to-one support - from guidance on CVs and interview preparation to workplace support.

If you're experiencing mental health challenges, one of our therapists can refer you to access this service.

👉 More details and how to refer: https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/employment-support-for-mental-health-we-can-help/

10/10/2025

💜💚 Today is and this year the focus is on how to prevent feeling overwhelmed by current world events.

It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of - constantly checking distressing headlines and social media updates, even when it leaves us feeling anxious or low.

We've put together some simple, practical tips to help manage these feelings and take back control 👉 https://dhctalkingtherapies.co.uk/feeling-overwhelmed-by-current-world-events-some-tips-on-how-to-take-back-control/

Remember, it's OK to switch off - self-care isn't selfish!

Mental Health Foundation

06/10/2025

☕🫖🍰🧁 Well done to Hospital Outpatients and Pond Tail Surgery for recently hosting their events - always a highlight in the DHC calendar. Sweet treats were enjoyed, all while supporting such a fantastic cause.

Thanks to everyone who baked these tasty works of art, donated raffle donations and joined in the fun. And of course, to all the patients and staff whose generosity helped raise valuable funds for Macmillan Cancer Support 💚

29/09/2025

Talking Therapies at DHC are now taking bookings for this free 6-week online course starting 20th October...