Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

02/12/2025

Congratulations to our Oncology Research team, one of two joint winners of the Patients’ Choice Team Award in our recent staff awards, Royal Surrey Stars ⭐

They were nominated by a palliative care patient for the exemplary manner in which they handled a clinical trial for head and neck cancer. The team shared this award with Eashing Ward, who we'll be featuring later this week.

The trial was complex, involving the coordination of six weekly CT scans, three weekly phlebotomy tests, and two experimental immunotherapy medications administered on Chilworth Ward.

The team was praised for their ability to explain, in easy-to-understand language, the stages of the treatment and possible side effects – making the patient feel supported, cared for, valued and important. The patient said he “could not have been in better hands”.

Congratulations to our Oncology Research team! 👏

01/12/2025

“This team works exceptionally hard to deliver on targets, and they all support one another to help out where needed,” – Becky Kenyon, General Manager for Surgery.

Let’s hear it for our Trauma and Orthopaedics Admissions Team 🙌

Made up of four admissions co-ordinators and one clinical nurse specialist, the team schedules patients for pre-op assessments and orthopaedic surgeries. They are a regular point of contact for patients, giving advice and providing reassurance at a time when patients are feeling vulnerable and unsure.

Thank you for your service!

30/11/2025

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

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29/11/2025

We welcomed patients back to the Stokes Centre for Urology as part of our fourth annual Movember event 🧔‍♂️

It brought together 15 of our previous robotic prostatectomy patients, along with their family members 💙

Wissam Abou Chedid, Consultant Urological Surgeon, said: “The event offered a unique opportunity for our former patients - now strong ambassadors for prostate cancer awareness - to reconnect with our team, share their journeys, and even try the surgical robot themselves.

Read more about our Movember event: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/news/annual-movember-event-proves-a-success-15147

28/11/2025

Help bring some joy to patients spending Christmas in hospital 💙

Organised by Royal Surrey Charity, the Pledge a Present appeal aims to raise the spirits of those spending the festive season in our hospitals. Every donation to the appeal ensures that each patient receives a gift bag filled with goodies.

Learn more about the Pledge a Present appeal: https://www.royalsurreycharity.org.uk/Appeal/pledge-a-present-this-christmas-patient-gift-appeal-2025

27/11/2025

After an extraordinary 38-year career in nursing, we are bidding farewell to Jo Mountjoy, our Chief Nurse, who is retiring.

As Chief Nurse, Jo has led Royal Surrey through some of the most challenging years in NHS history, from the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery, to major digital innovation and organisational transformation.

From pioneering overseas recruitment to introducing Advanced Clinical Practitioner roles and her acclaimed Achieving Excellence programme to continually raise standards on our wards, Jo has touched every corner of nursing practice and inspired countless colleagues.

Louise Stead, Group Chief Executive, said: “Jo has made a significant positive difference to our organisation. Her dedication, calm presence and unwavering commitment to patient care have shaped our organisation in lasting ways.”

Thank you Jo for your incredible service to Royal Surrey. We wish you a happy retirement 💙

Learn more about Jo’s incredible career: https://ow.ly/1Olj50XyKj6

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

Royal Surrey Stars 2025 ⭐

25/11/2025

828 nominations. Countless stories of exceptional care. One unforgettable evening celebrating our Royal Surrey Stars ⭐

Last Friday, at the Harbour Hotel, we held our annual staff awards ceremony, recognising incredible people who make a difference to our patients every single day. The stories of kindness, dedication and exceptional care were truly inspiring.

A special shout-out to our Patients' Choice award winners - teams and individuals nominated directly by the patients and families they've cared for. More than 100 heartfelt nominations showed just how much these awards mean.

Congratulations to every finalist, winner and to all 828 people who were nominated for an award – you make us incredibly proud! 💙

Huge thanks to our headline sponsors Medirest and MTX Contracts Ltd for making possible — and to K2 Construction Management, Wavenet UK Ltd, Russell Cawberry and Royal Surrey Charity for their amazing support!

Find out who our winners are on our website: https://ow.ly/9xn450XxrBO

24/11/2025

It’s Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) Day!

Meet Bev, one of our fabulous MSWs 💙

Take a look at what Bev gets up to on a regular day.

Thank you to all our brilliant MSWs!

23/11/2025

It’s Healthcare Support Workers Day!

We have over 650 healthcare support workers in a whole range of roles across the trust – some working in our hospitals and some in community roles.

They’re integral to the care we give and essential to the success of our teams.

Our Chief Nurse Jo Mountjoy says they are the heartbeat of compassionate care:

“They provide comfort, dignity, and practical support to patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. People talk about their kindness, their skill, and the difference they make every single day. Their empathy and professionalism are deeply valued by our community. Thank you.”

The role of a healthcare support worker is really varied and offers lots of opportunities for career development. It can also be a springboard to further training in other healthcare opportunities such as nursing and midwifery.

You can find out more about current vacancies on our website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/

22/11/2025

Thank you to EA - Electronic Arts for gifting over 400 activity packs to support our patients with dementia and mental health needs 💙

Donated through Royal Surrey Charity, the packs include colouring books, pencils, word searches, whiteboards and pens. The packs aim to help patients relax and ease worries during their hospital stay.

Anthony Gartland, Head of Nursing for Mental Health, said: “The activity packs help patients express their creativity and give them something meaningful to do…. For those with mental health conditions, it can be difficult to talk about what they’re going through, but they will often engage in something artistic. We aim to make their stay as calm and stress-free as possible.”