First Community are proud to announce that 1000 housebound patients across east Surrey have now received their first coronavirus vaccination.
As part of the biggest inoculation programme the country has ever launched, First Community nursing teams have worked closely with GP and primary care colleagues to ensure the most vulnerable patients are protected across east Surrey.
We have received an overwhelming response from local businesses and partners with kind donations of gifts and personal protective equipment to help our frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below are some of the shout outs we have made to recognise their kindness and generosity - Thank you for making such a difference!
As Covid-19 cases across Surrey continue to fall, First Community Health and Care is preparing for an increased demand for its Long Covid rehab service.
Since its launch at the end of December, more than 80 patients have been referred to the Long Covid rehab clinic pathway, with many suffering persistent symptoms including continued coughs, shortness of breath, fatigue and a limited tolerance to exercise, months after having Covid-19.
First Community’s district nursing teams have been supporting the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations to housebound residents in east Surrey.
So far more than 200 elderly, housebound people have received their vaccination since community nurses began assisting local GPs in carrying out the vaccinations at the end of January.
Volunteers willing to give a patient’s perspective on NHS community services in east Surrey are being sought for a new patient panel.
First Community Health and Care is launching the panel to enable the public to have more input into the way its community health services are provided and developed.
To achieve its aim of delivering community based healthcare that suits the needs of its patients, First Community wants to listen to the voices, views and opinions of those in the community it serves.
First Community would like to thank our staff, partners and all those working over the holiday period to provide health care across our community.
Our Minor Injury Unit at Caterham Dene hospital will remain open as normal from 8am to 8pm daily for those aged 18 plus throughout the holiday period.
Please call 01883 837517 to discuss visiting Caterham Dene Hospital ward as the team will be able to provide the most up to date information.
Starting from 20 December, the majority of Surrey was placed into Tier 4, stay at home Covid-19 alert level (Waverley is to remain in tier 2).
From 19 December 2020, Surrey (except Waverley) will be in Tier 3.
With the management of COVID changing daily, please call 01883 837517 to discuss visiting Caterham Dene Hospital ward as the team will be able to provide the most up to date information.
First Community issued a press release on 16 November highlighting the impact that NHS Community services are having on reducing hospital visits during the pandemic by caring for more patients at home.
We know choice is important to you when you’re pregnant and planning where to have your baby and to receive your postnatal care.
The new Healthy Surrey Maternity web pages are a great source of information, helpfully held in a single location, for all of your maternity needs. They will help you to decide which maternity services will suit you best, and also include conception advice and support available to you during your pregnancy.