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In this section, you can read the news articles published during the year.

 

Hospitals Remain Busy - Read the article

 

Hospitals Remain Busy

Thursday, 09 January 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals continues to see a high number of people in the emergency department (ED) seeking urgent care. Our colleagues continue to work hard to ensure people can receive the care they need, when they need it.

Maternity Theatre Renovation Works - Read the article

 

Maternity Theatre Renovation Works

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Renovation work is being carried out to improve the existing facilities in one of our maternity theatres from Monday 20 January. Whilst work is carried out, the second maternity theatre will remain fully operational alongside a temporary theatre. Elective caesareans will proceed as planned, unless we inform you otherwise.

New Sensory Interactive Projector - Read the article

 

New Sensory Interactive Projector for Children and Young Person’s Outpatients

Monday, 27 January 2025

When developing the new Children and Young Person’s Outpatient department at Ashford Hospital, we wanted to create a space that provided a calming environment that eases any anxieties felt by our younger patients.

Ground-breaking News - Read the article

 

Ground-breaking News as Works Start for a New Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Ashford Hospital

Friday, 31 January 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support broke ground in January, marking the start the building works to create a long-awaited Macmillan Cancer Support Centre for our cancer patients, their families, carers and friends.

Coffee Mornings for Families - Read the article

 

Former NICU Dad Supports Coffee Mornings for Families of our Smallest Patients

Thursday, 06 February 2025

A parent whose son spent roughly 100 days being cared for by the incredible team on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) based at St Peter’s Hospital, is supporting other parents to come together to share similar experiences of having a baby who has received or is receiving care on the NICU.

Golf Day - Read the article

 

Join Us for ASPH's Charity Golf Day!

Friday, 07 February 2025

We're thrilled to announce our ASPH Urology Department Charity Golf Day, hosted by the legendary Alec Stewart, OBE!

New Exhibition at Chertsey Museum - Read the article

 

New Exhibition at Chertsey Museum Honours St Peter's Hospital and NHS Heroes

Monday, 17 February 2025

A project that celebrates St Peter’s Hospital's history and the invaluable contributions of local NHS heroes has been completed, by Chertsey Museum working with people from across the hospital itself.

CEMIG Team Takes First - Read the article

 

CEMIG Team Takes First at National Robotic Conference

Friday, 21 February 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology (CEMIG) was awarded first prize for their robotic work at the British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons (BIARGS) Annual Scientific Meeting which took place in November 2024. Our Fellow Sarah Rizeq presented on the joint gynaecology / colorectal / urology work using the da Vinci robot at St Peter’s Hospital and received the award on behalf of the teams.

Hospitals Awarded by the National Joint Registry - Read the article

 

Hospitals Awarded by the National Joint Registry for Commitment to Patient Safety

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) are celebrating after being named as a National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider after successfully completing a national data quality audit programme.

Robotic Resection Milestone - Read the article

 

Colorectal Department Celebrates 100 Robotic Resection Milestone

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Colorectal Department completed 100 robotic major bowel operations over an 18-month period between July 2023 and December 2024, significantly improving outcomes for patients.

PLACE Assessments - Read the article

 

Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE Assessments)

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has performed above the national average in six out of eight categories in the annual Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE assessments), scoring 91.32 per cent compared to the national average of 85.2 percent in supporting patients with disabilities and 87.04 per cent, compared to the average of 83.66 per cent for those with dementia.

New Ophthalmology Suite - Read the article

 

New Ophthalmology Suite Opens at Ashford Hospital

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

After extensive planning and significant building work, we are delighted to open a new state-of-the-art Ophthalmology Suite at Ashford Hospital. The new facility includes two modern theatres, a recovery bay, theatre service rooms, and an advanced ophthalmology clinic area, complete with a brand-new laser room. Designed to the highest standards, the suite offers a vibrant, contemporary environment for both patients and staff.

Robotic Surgical System - Read the article

 

ASPH Celebrates 200th Total Knee Replacement Surgery Using Robotic Surgical System

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Orthopaedic Surgery Team is celebrating the completion of 200 total knee replacement surgeries, using a robotic assistance surgical system.

Urology with Burhill Golf Club - Read the article

 

Urology with Burhill Golf Club Collaboration

Friday, 14 March 2025

On the 8th March, the Urology team partnered with Burhill Golf Club, PSA testing 87 of their members during National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Organised by Dr. James Aljoe, the team, including Consultant Urological Surgeon, Michael Mikhail took blood samples, gave advice and made their service accessible; all in aid of our Aquablation Appeal to raise £131,000 to improve patient outcomes.

Weekend Closure of the M25 - Read the article

 

Weekend Closure of the M25

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

There is a weekend closure of the M25 between junction 10 and junction 11 in both directions from 9pm Friday 21 March to 6am Monday 24 March. If you are visiting the hospital over that weekend, please be aware of the diversions that will be in place and that there is likely to be considerable congestion in the local area.

Neonatal Nurses Fundraising Run - Read the article

 

Neonatal Nurses Run in Support of their Tiny Patients

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

On Sunday 6 April, two neonatal nurses will take part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon to support the babies and families they care for on the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at St Peter’s Hospital.

Surrey Surgical Centre Opens - Read the article

 

The Surrey Surgical Centre Opens at Ashford Hospital

Friday, 28 March 2025

The Surrey Surgical Centre has officially opened at Ashford Hospital, marking a major milestone in the collaboration between Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, and the Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to providing additional orthopaedic surgery resources to meet the growing demand for elective procedures and improve patient care across Surrey.

Veteran Aware Reaccreditation Awarded to Trust - Read the article

 

Veteran Aware Reaccreditation Awarded to Trust

Tuesday, 02 April 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) are celebrating following their successful reaccreditation as a ‘Veteran Aware Trust’, awarded by the National Steering Group for the NHS Veteran Covenant Healthcare Alliance.

Endoscopy Team Celebrates Biodegradable First - Read the article

 

Endoscopy Team Celebrates Biodegradable First

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Endoscopy Unit is celebrating being the first team in Surrey to use a biodegradable stent in a patient with a post-surgical bile leak, negating the need for them to return for further surgery to remove the stent.

New Sensory Garden - Read the article

 

New Sensory Garden at Ashford Hospital Opened by Mayor of Spelthorne

Thursday, 01 May 2025

Staff, patients and visitors at the Ashford Hospital site in Surrey are benefiting from a new sensory garden, thanks to a kind donation to the Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals’ Charity from Cllr Med Buck, Mayor of Spelthorne and volunteers from the SMP Alliance M4 project, Balfour Beatty and Mway Comms, who donated resources and their time to create the garden.

New Ophthalmology System - Read the article

 

New Ophthalmology System

Friday, 02 May 2025

From 7th May, the Ophthalmology department will be moving to a new electronic medical records system called mediSIGHT. This system will help improve the way we manage patient information, enhance patient safety, and support the delivery of high-quality care.

Catering Team Featured - Read the article

 

Catering Team Featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Last month, Sheila Dillon from The Food Programme visited St Peter’s Hospital to meet with members of the catering team.

80km Cycling Challenge - Read the article

 

Local Veterans Support ASPH Charity with 80km Cycling Challenge

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

In honour of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8 May, two local Armed Forces veterans of 30 years will be taking on a challenging 80km cycle ride from St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey to fundraise for activities that support ex-servicemen and women at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

ASPH Community Day - Read the article

 

ASPH Community Day Set to Return in July!

Wednesday, 07 May 2025

We’re pleased to announce the Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals (ASPH) Community Day will be taking place on Saturday 19 July at St Peter’s Hospital, in Chertsey. The event will provide members of the public with the opportunity to experience the hospital like never before!

VE Day - Read the article

 

VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations at ASPH

Friday, 09 May 2025

On Thursday 8 May, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) hosted a range of activities to mark 80 years of Victory in Europe, including Victory Celebratory Ceremonies held at both Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals. Children on Oak Ward produced beautiful artwork and patients were served afternoon tea on the wards. Visitors, patients and staff were also treated to a wartime music performance, themed catering at the trust’s staff restaurants and a charity cake sale at St Peter’s gave everyone a chance to buy a sweet treat.

New Simulation Ward  - Read the article

 

New Simulation Ward Helping Clinicians Hone Their Skills

Friday, 16 May 2025

A new three-bed simulation ward has opened at St Peter’s Hospital, improving patient outcomes by giving clinical staff and medical students the opportunity to practice simulated medical procedures, including the treatment of cardiac arrest, and major trauma.

Celebrating our Nurses and Midwives  - Read the article

 

Celebrating our Nurses and Midwives

Tuesday, 03 June 2025

Last month, we held our annual Pride in Nursing and Midwifery event on 9 May, to mark International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May). The day was split into two parts with presentations in the morning from some of the trust’s internationally educated nurses and midwives, who shared their inspiring journeys which led them to where they are now.

Weekend Closures of the A320  - Read the article

 

Weekend Closures of the A320 Guildford Road

Tuesday, 03 June 2025

There will be two weekend closures of the A320 Guildford Road in both directions between St Peter's Way roundabout and Ottershaw.

Burst Water Main at Ashford  - Read the article

 

Updated: Burst Water Main at Ashford

Friday, 06 June 2025

Update: We have been informed by Affinity Water that the traffic lights outside Ashford Hospital have now been removed as the repair work has been completed.

Abbey Upper Car Park Closure  - Read the article

 

Abbey Upper Car Park

Monday, 09 June 2025

Update: Following the recent essential works to the Abbey Wing Upper Car Park, the facility is back open for use.

Lane Closure St Peter's  - Read the article

 

Lane Closure St Peter's Way Eastbound

Monday, 09 June 2025

We have received notice from the GRAHAM Group working in partnership with Surrey County Council regarding the construction of a third lane on the St Peter's Way carriageway (eastbound). This lies between M25 Junction 11 and the St Peter's roundabout.

Group Chief Executive Among Top 50  - Read the article

 

Group Chief Executive Among ‘Top 50’ NHS Leaders

Monday, 09 June 2025

Louise Stead, Group Chief Executive of Royal Surrey and Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts, has once again been recognised by the Health Service Journal (HSJ) as one of the top 50 Trust Chief Executives in England.

Community Diagnostic Centre Opens in Woking  - Read the article

 

Community Diagnostic Centre Opens in Woking

Friday, 13 June 2025

North West Surrey residents now have full access to an innovative, state-of-the-art healthcare facility with the opening of the extension to Woking Community Hospital. The new centre is located within the grounds of Woking Community Hospital following significant refurbishment to parts of the site. The centre promises to provide quicker, more accessible diagnostic services for the local community, supporting faster diagnoses and better treatment outcomes for patients.

Guildford Road Northbound Closure  - Read the article

 

Guildford Road Northbound Closure

Monday, 16 June 2025

GRAHAM will be closing the section of Guildford Road for northbound (Hospital bound) traffic overnight on Monday 16th to install temporary barrier. There will be no access to the hospital for members of the public between 8pm Monday to 5am Tuesday morning. They will of course be allowing blue light access through the closure for the ambulances. A diversion will be in place for all other traffic through Chertsey using St Peter’s Way eastbound, Chertsey Road, the A317, Bell Bridge Road, and returning to Guildford Road.

Little Roo Legends Family Picnic  - Read the article

 

Little Roo Legends Family Picnic

Monday, 16 June 2025

Little Roo Neonatal Fund is delighted to be hosting its third Little Roo Legends Family Picnic on Sunday 29th June 2025, at Greenfield School.

Neonatal Unit Achieves Baby Friendly Award  - Read the article

 

Neonatal Unit Achieves Baby Friendly Award

Friday, 20 June 2025

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) has been awarded the prestigious Level 3 Baby Friendly Award and is the latest UK health care facility to gain recognition from the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Baby Friendly Initiative.

Guildford Road Northbound Closure  - Read the article

 

Guildford Road Northbound Closure

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

We have received the following notice from GRAHAM Group and Surrey County Council about the closure of Guildford Road Northbound from 8pm Friday 27th June to 8am Sunday 29th June.

St Peters Roundabout Closures - Read the article

 

St Peter’s Roundabout Closures

Monday, 30 June 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the closure of a section of St Peter's Way Roundabout between 8pm to 5am each night on Monday 30th June, Tuesday 1st July, and Wednesday 2nd July.

St Peters Way Westbound Overnight Closure - Read the article

 

St Peter’s Way Westbound Overnight Closure

Monday, 30 June 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the overnight closure to the Westbound carriageway of St Peter's Way from 10pm Tuesday 8th July to 5am on Wednesday 9th July.

Twilight Runway Challenge - Read the article

 

Twilight Runway Challenge

Thursday, 03 July 2025

The Twilight Runway Challenge is a fun, family-friendly event which takes place along the airstrip of Blackbushe Airport after flights have finished for the day.

Guildford Road Overnight Closure - Read the article

 

Guildford Road Overnight Closure

Friday, 04 July 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the overnight closure to a section of Guildford Road from 8pm Wednesday 9th July to 5am on Thursday 10th July.

Guildford Road Northbound Closure - Read the article

 

Guildford Road Northbound Closure

Thursday, 10 July 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the overnight closure to a section of Guildford Road northbound from 8pm Wednesday 16th July to 5am on Thursday 17th July.

St Peters Way Eastbound Weekend Closure - Read the article

 

St Peter’s Way Eastbound Weekend Closure

Monday, 21 July 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the weekend closure to a section of St Peter’s Way Eastbound from 8pm Friday 15th August to 5am Monday 18th August.

Resident Doctors Industrial Action - Read the article

 

Resident Doctors’ Industrial Action

Monday, 21 July 2025

The British Medical Associated (BMA) has announced that industrial action by resident doctors is planned to take place between 7am on Friday 25 July to 7am Wednesday 30 July.

Community Day - Read the article

 

Community Day an ‘Amazing Experience’

Thursday, 24 July 2025

On Saturday 19 July Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomed over 1,000 local residents, families and health and care partners to its fourth Community Day event for a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital’s services, and to meet the dedicated staff who provide care.

Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month - Read the article

 

Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month

Thursday, 24 July 2025

South Asian Heritage Month (18 July - 17 August) is an opportunity for us to recognise, honour, and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of people with heritage from South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives.

Medical Care Services Rated Good by CQC - Read the article

 

Medical Care Services Rated Good by CQC

Friday, 01 August 2025

Medical care services (including older people’s care) at Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded a good rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its latest report, published earlier this week on Wednesday 30 July. This recognition follows an extensive unannounced inspection in March 2024 which focused on assessing the service against a number of criteria including safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

World Breastfeeding Week 2025 - Read the article

 

World Breastfeeding Week 2025

Thursday, 07 August 2025

Our Maternity service and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have been celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August) together this year, with a joint launch of a buccal colostrum initiative for premature babies born before 35 weeks gestation. The team have been visiting colleagues with educational tea trolleys throughout the week to talk about this collaborative perinatal effort to boost early breast milk being given to preterm babies.

Guildford Road Northbound Closure - Read the article

 

Guildford Road Northbound Closure Between Ottershaw and St Peters Way

Friday, 22 August 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the Guildford Road northbound closure from 1am Saturday 30th August and will remain closed until 23:30 Friday 5th September.

Guildford Road Northbound Closure - Read the article

 

Guildford Road Northbound Closure Between St Peter’s Way and St Peter’s Hospital

Friday, 22 August 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the Guildford Road northbound closure from 8pm on Friday 29th August - 1am Saturday 30th August.

Changes to Visitor Car Parking Charges - Read the article

 

Changes to Visitor Car Parking Charges

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

On 1 September 2025, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals will be increasing their car parking charges for patients and visitors as part of the annual pricing review. Free parking for the first 20 minutes will continue for visitors who are picking up or dropping off patients and parking remains free for blue badge holders.

Excellence in Neonatal Care - Read the article

 

Vanessa's Excellence in Neonatal Care

Friday, 29 August 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals’ Senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Transitional Care Lead, Vanessa Sturt, has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to neonatal care at the Global Health Awards 2025. The ceremony took place in July 2025 at the House of Commons, London.

AMM - Read the article

 

Annual Members’ Meeting

Tuesday, 09 September 2025

The trust is holding its Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) on Wednesday 8 October, from 5pm. The meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams.

ASPH Launches Day Case Hysterectomy Procedures - Read the article

 

ASPH Launches Day Case Hysterectomy Procedures

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

In August, our Gynaecology team successfully launched their first day-case hysterectomy procedures. This development marks a significant step forward in enhancing patient care and experience. By offering hysterectomies as day cases, many patients can now return home the same day, reducing the need for overnight stays and supporting a quicker recovery at home.

National Adult Inpatient Survey - Read the article

 

National Adult Inpatient Survey

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Results from a national survey show that nine out of 10 of patients at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said they were treated with ‘kindness and compassion’ and ‘respect and dignity’.

St Peters Way Roundabout Closures - Read the article

 

St Peter’s Way Roundabout Closures

Monday, 22 September 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the St Peter’s Way Roundabout closure from 8pm Friday 26th September until 5am Monday 29th September.

Parking Update - Read the article

 

Parking Update - Woking Community Diagnostic Centre and Woking Community Hospital

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

We would like to inform all patients and visitors that the new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking system is scheduled to go live on Wednesday 24 September.

Maternity Services Rated Good - Read the article

 

Maternity Services Rated Good by Care Quality Commission

Friday, 26 September 2025

Maternity services at St Peter’s Hospital have been awarded a good rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its latest report published on Friday 26 September 2025.

2025 Staff Achievement Awards - Read the article

 

2025 Staff Achievement Awards

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

The finalists for the Ashford and St Peter’s Staff Achievement Awards 2025 have been announced, and everyone is excited to celebrate team ASPH for their outstanding contributions at the trust.

Roundabout Northeastern Closure - Read the article

 

Roundabout Northeastern Closure

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the St Peter’s Way Roundabout closure from 8pm Friday 3rd October until 5am Monday 6th October.

New Group Director of Transformation and Digital - Read the article

 

New Group Director of Transformation and Digital

Friday, 03 October 2025

Ruth Colburn Jackson has been appointed Group Director of Transformation and Digital across Royal Surrey and Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts.

Marking Organ Donation Week 2025 - Read the article

 

Marking Organ Donation Week 2025

Monday, 06 October 2025

On Saturday 27 September, 20 family members and friends gathered at St Peter’s Hospital to honour loved ones who had passed away and given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. The memorial took place toward the end of Organ Donation Week 2025 (22 - 28 September).

Final London Marathon Place Available - Read the article

 

Final London Marathon Place Available

Thursday, 09 October 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals’ Charity is offering the chance to take up one final place in the 2026 TCS London Marathon and they are looking for a runner with a personal connection to the hospital to take it on.

Introducing Hannah Hamilton - Read the article

 

Introducing our Chief Finance Officer, Hannah Hamilton

Thursday, 09 October 2025

We’re delighted to introduce our Chief Finance Officer, Hannah Hamilton who recently joined Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, overseeing the trust’s finance and estates portfolios.

Aspen Team - Read the article

 

Aspen Team Raise over £5,000 for the Room to Recover Appeal at Guildford 10k

Friday, 10 October 2025

#TeamAspen made it round the Guildford 10k course on Sunday morning to raise an AMAZING £5324 for our Room to Recover Appeal. Massive congratulations to everyone who took part, especially those who battled injuries and patchy training for a great cause.

Introducing Juliet O Foundation - Read the article

 

The Juliet O Foundation becomes our new Hospital Charity Partner

Friday, 10 October 2025

We’re delighted to welcome the Juliet O Foundation - established by acclaimed British rapper Dave and his mum Juliet Omoregie - as our newest hospital charity partner this week with their first delivery of discharge care bags.

Introducing Neonatal Unit Recognised - Read the article

 

Neonatal Unit Recognised as Positive Outlier in National Audit

Friday, 10 October 2025

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at ASPH has been recognised as a positive outlier in the National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP), achieving outstanding results across four key measures of neonatal care.

Tim Spencer Award - Read the article

 

Tim Spencer Award Celebrates Future NHS Leaders

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Three students have been presented with the Tim Spencer Award at the Brooklands Innovation Academy on Wednesday 1 October 2025, as part of a competition designed to inspire the next generation of NHS leaders.

Guildford Road Weekend Closure - Read the article

 

Guildford Road Weekend Closure

Friday, 17 October 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the Guildford Road closure from 8pm Friday 24th October until 5am Monday 27th October.

Recognising our Dedicated Staff - Read the article

 

Recognising our Dedicated Staff at the Staff Achievement Awards 2025

Friday, 17 October 2025

On Wednesday 15 October, staff at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) came together at the Oatlands Park Hotel in Weybridge to celebrate their annual Staff Achievement Awards. The occasion highlighted and recognised the outstanding and exceptional contributions of colleagues who have truly gone above and beyond. Alongside these achievements, long service awards were presented to staff marking 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of dedication and commitment to the trust.

Colorectal Nursing Team Win - Read the article

 

Colorectal Nursing Team Win at Nursing Times Awards

Monday, 27 October 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals are delighted to share that the colorectal nursing team have won the Patient Safety Improvement Award at the 2025 Nursing Times Awards, held in London on Wednesday 22 October. Picture Credit: Nursing Times

£3.2 Million Investment - Read the article

 

£3.2 Million Investment Brings Exciting Developments and Improvements for Patients

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

People needing lifesaving heart treatment as well as premature and very poorly babies are set to benefit from a £3 million-plus investment from Runnymede Borough Council that will transform care at St Peter’s Hospital.

Resident Doctors Industrial Action - Read the article

 

Resident Doctors Industrial Action: 14-19 November 2025

Thursday, 13 November 2025

The British Medical Associated (BMA) has announced that industrial action by resident doctors is planned to take place between 7am on Friday 14 November to 7am Wednesday 19 November.

Essential Works on Saturday - Read the article

 

Essential Works on Saturday 15 November

Friday, 14 November 2025

There are some essential works taking place on the SPH site on Saturday 15 November, located near the emergency department. Please be aware there will be restricted vehicle access around ED from 6am to 8pm on that day.

Essential Works on Saturday - Read the article

 

Essential Works on Saturday 22 November

Thursday, 20 November 2025

On Saturday 22 November, there will be essential works around the emergency department at St Peter’s which will result in restricted vehicular access around ED from 6am to 5pm.

St Peters Way Eastbound Overnight Closure - Read the article

 

St Peter’s Way Eastbound Overnight Closure

Friday, 28 November 2025

We have received notice from GRAHAM Group in partnership with Surrey County Council about the overnight closure to a section of St Peter’s Way Eastbound from 8pm Monday 8th December to 5am Tuesday 9th December.

Face Mask Wearing - Read the article

 

Universal Face Mask Wearing in our Emergency Department

Monday, 08 December 2025

We have seen a significant increase in the number of respiratory infections in our hospitals. To reduce the risk of cross-infection and to protect staff, patients and visitors, we have reintroduced universal face mask wearing when attending our emergency department.

Two New Group Directors Appointed - Read the article

 

Two New Group Directors Appointed

Tuesday, 09 December 2025

Last week, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trusts announced two new Group Director appointments.

Marathon On Ice for the Bradley Unit - Read the article

 

Marathon On Ice for the Bradley Unit

Monday, 15 December 2025

Visitors to Guildford Spectrum this festive season may spot Liz Amini from the Bradley Unit taking to the ice in her Christmas gear.

Resident Doctors Industrial Action - Read the article

 

Resident Doctors Industrial Action: 17-22 December 2025

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

The British Medical Associated (BMA) has confirmed that industrial action by resident doctors will take place between 7am on Wednesday 17 December to 7am Monday 22 December.

Marathon on Ice to Support the Bradley Unit - Read the article

 

Marathon on Ice to Support the Bradley Unit

Monday, 22 December 2025

This festive season, visitors to Guildford Spectrum may catch a glimpse of Liz Amini, Activities Co-ordinator from the Bradley Unit at Woking Hospital (part of Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals), gliding across the ice.

Queen Victoria Hospital - Read the article

 

Strategic Partnership Opportunity with Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals and Royal Surrey group are pleased to be identified as the preferred partner for a potential strategic partnership with Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) in East Grinstead. QVH is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for reconstruction and sleep medicine, whilst also providing essential healthcare services for local people.

 

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