Welcome to First Community Health and Care
First Community Health and Care is an employee-owned social enterprise, providing NHS community healthcare services to people living in east Surrey and parts of West Sussex.
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Community and Outpatient Services
Services provided in clinics and people's homes.
Minor Injury Unit at Caterham Dene Hospital
A convenient alternative to local emergency departments for adults and children over the age of five.
Inpatient Ward at Caterham Dene Hospital
A 28 bedded Inpatient Intermediate Care Ward for people aged 18 years and over requiring a short-term period of rehabilitation after illness or injury.
Other Local Services and Support
A list of local partner organisations providing health and care services.
Website news
From hospital bed to walking again: Anna’s rehabilitation journey
At 88 years old, Anna's recovery journey highlights the powerful impact of determination, collaborative working, and access to the right rehabilitation at the right time....
The First Community cycling physio bringing NHS health care door to door
First Community provides NHS healthcare services across east Surrey, which is quite a significant geographical footprint with lots of challenging country roads. When Lisa Croggon, a specialist ph...
World Hand Hygiene Day 2026
Each year the World Health Organization (WHO) SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign spotlights the importance of hand hygiene in health and care. The core message of SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands is th...