Sutton Health and Care

02/05/2026

Need medical help over the bank holiday?

📞 Contact your GP practice first
📲 If they’re closed, use NHS 111 for advice
🚨 In an emergency, always call 999

30/04/2026

Over 50? It is never too late to take charge of your health.

Join us and Cancer UK for a live talk to learn about the NHS bowel screening programme and the importance of taking part as well as hearing real stories.

🗓️ Tuesday 5 May 2026, 12pm-1pm.
📍Wallington Library, SM6 0HY or online.

🔗https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/bowel-cancer-awareness-livestream

29/04/2026

With the bank holiday fast approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

You can order a repeat prescription from your GP surgery by:
💻️ Logging into the NHS App or the NHS website
📱 Using other online services or apps
📞 Contacting your GP surgery

28/04/2026

📢Do you take medication regularly?

💊Ahead of the early May bank holiday check your prescriptions and order what you need in plenty of time.

23/04/2026

Be like Jo and Louise...

Last year, TeamSHC raised almost £9,000 for our NHS community services, raising money for equipment, improving patient experience and staff wellbeing projects.

Think you’re up for the challenge? Go over the edge on Thursday 18 June and abseil down St Helier Hospital while raising funds for .

Last year, over 115 participants get involved and raised over £50,000. This year we hope to make the event bigger and better than before, and hope we may get enough people to go across two days! By taking part you’ll be supporting patients, their families and our NHS staff by raising funds to support various projects across our hospitals and community services.

Places are limited, so sign up now and secure your spot!

⭐ Thursday 18 June 2026
⭐ £25 to secure your place
⭐ Commit to raising £145 (ideally for Sutton Health and Care, but you can choose the department of your choice 😊).

Find out more and sign up today https://www.esthcharity.org.uk/abseil-st-helier-2026/

23/04/2026

Join us at tomorrow's Free Health & Wellbeing Event in Wallington.

Our 0–19 Children’s Service will be available to share information and advice to support children’s health and wellbeing.

We’ll also be joined by the Maximising Independence Service, sharing a stand with the Respiratory Team, offering helpful information and advice for adults too.

✨ What’s on the day:
ℹ️ 50 information stands
🥤 Free refreshments and lunch
👭 A great opportunity to meet friendly faces and connect with the local community

Come along, have a chat, and find out what support is available for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

17/04/2026

⭐SAVE THE DATE
Is your little one starting school in September?

Come to our Teddy Bears' Picnic and help your little one get ready for reception class! Bring your lunch, your teddy, and enjoy fun activities while getting expert advice from our Sutton School Nurses and Children’s Centres.

📆Monday 27 July 2026
Mellows Park, Wallington
📆Monday 3 August 2026
Manor Park, Sutton
📆Monday 10 August 2026
Cheam Park, Cheam

We'll be there to support you with tips on child development, toileting, eating, sleep routines, behaviour, and more.

✅ FREE event for families
👨👩👧👦 No booking needed

Let’s get school ready — together! 🏫✨

17/04/2026

Join us at a Free Health & Wellbeing Event – Wallington

Our 0–19 Children’s Service will be available to share information and advice to support children’s health and wellbeing.

We’ll also be joined by the Maximising Independence Service, sharing a stand with the Respiratory Team, offering helpful information and advice for adults too.

✨ What’s on the day:
ℹ️ 50 information stands
🥤 Free refreshments and lunch
👭 A great opportunity to meet friendly faces and connect with the local community

Come along, have a chat, and find out what support is available for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

15/04/2026

Tomorrow is Primary School Offers Day, an exciting time for you and your child.

Starting school is a big step! We’ve teamed up with the children of Barrow Hedges for tips on helping your child to be ready for school. https://youtu.be/pBiOjuKX_N4

For more tips and details of our school readiness events visit https://www.suttonhealthandcare.nhs.uk/school-readiness

Is your child starting Reception Class? Are they ready for school? The children of Barrow Hedges Primary School give advice on helping your child to be ready...

13/04/2026

📅 Spring COVID-19 vaccinations start today

If you're eligible, book your appointment today via the National Booking System online or by calling 119.
You may have already been contacted by your GP to book directly with them, but you don’t need to wait to be invited to book.

The following people are eligible for the vaccine this spring:
✅adults aged 75 years and over
✅residents in a care home for older adults
✅people aged six months and over who are immunosuppressed

09/04/2026

📢 Resident doctors are striking until 6.59am on Monday 13 April.

If you need urgent care and don’t need a hospital, please consider your other options such as General Practice or NHS 111.

🚨Call 999 in an emergency when someone is seriously ill or their life is at risk.

08/04/2026

The Sutton Community School Uniform Shop is holding a drop in over the Easter holidays tomorrow on 9th April , 10am-1pm.
If your child needs any items of school uniform, why not come in to see what is available - branded and non-branded schoolwear.

Carshalton Family Hub/ Tweeddale Children’s Centre, Tweeddale Road, Carshalton SM5 1SW

More info https://www.suttonhealthandcare.nhs.uk/uniform-shop