GPs in South West London have launched a new campaign to persuade the public to seek the urgent care and treatment they need. The plea comes alongside new findings by NHS England that four in ten people are too concerned about being a burden on the NHS to seek help from their GP. Seeking medical […]
Category: Croydon
Message from Dr Agnelo Fernandes: Dr Krishan Arora
Dr Krishan Arora was a senior partner at Violet Lane Medical Practice and has been a GP in Croydon for 27 years. He was 57 years old. He passed away last night, Wednesday 15 April 2020. He tested positive for Covid-19. Dr Agnelo Fernandes, GP Borough Lead for Croydon, said: “We are all greatly saddened […]
South West London pharmacies open over Easter
Pharmacies across South West London will be open over Easter to support patients during the coronavirus outbreak. Most local pharmacies will be open from 2pm to 5pm on both Good Friday (10 April) and Easter Monday (12 April) unless social distancing rules make it impossible – for example in large shopping centres. Some opening hours […]
South West London GP surgeries available for essential services over Easter
GP surgeries across south west London are available for essential services over Easter to support patients during the coronavirus outbreak. People will be able to access GP services on both Good Friday (10 April) and Easter Monday (12 April) in line with the usual core surgery hours. Although those days are Bank Holidays GPs will […]
Improving Healthcare Together Consultation Ends
The Improving Healthcare Together consultation has now finished. Thank you to everyone who responded in person, online, through social media and by phone and letter over the past 12 weeks. An independent research company will analyse the responses and produce a report by the late spring. The report will then be published and considered by the […]
Learn how to manage your type 2 diabetes and avoid serious complications via new NHS technology-led service
On World Diabetes Day, Thursday 14 November 2019, the NHS in Croydon is launching a new service for people living with Type 2 diabetes to make it easier to access vital support. An innovative new service from the NHS, Diabetes Book & Learn, will now allow people to self-refer for diabetes support courses rather than go […]
Act now to fend off the flu and winter illness
Croydon’s health chiefs are urging pregnant women, parents of toddlers, older people and those with long-term health conditions to get their flu jab and prevent winter illness. The council and local NHS services are sharing winter health advice across the borough to help ease pressures on Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments by encouraging residents, particularly […]
New Croydon plan will transform the health and care of local people
One Croydon, a partnership between the local NHS, Croydon Council and Age UK Croydon, has today launched a new five-year plan to support residents to stay well for longer by making services more accessible in the heart of their communities. The Croydon Health and Care Plan outlines a fresh vision for how health and social […]
Croydon NHS appoints new Joint Director of Strategy and Transformation
Today Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and NHS Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are announcing a new Joint Director of Strategy and Transformation to lead the closer integration of health and care in Croydon. Josh Potter is the new Joint Director of Strategy and Transformation, bringing more than 13 years of experience and insight to the role. He is currently the Director […]
Croydon NHS announces new finance leader
Today Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and NHS Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are announcing a new Joint Chief Financial Officer, helping to ensure best value as the two organisations continue closer working to improve the health and care of one London’s largest boroughs. Mike Sexton is the new Joint Chief Financial Officer, having previously worked as Chief Finance Officer at Croydon CCG. More than £560m was spent on Croydon’s health services last year (2018/19), […]