Redhill and Reigate Health and Wellbeing Network
Our network
Over the past year, our network has worked to identify and collectively action many areas to improve health and wellbeing in the local area.
Bringing together local residents and community partners who collectively wish to improve the health and wellbeing of local people, and the delivery of local NHS services. Our aim is to:
- Meet with other local people and organisations who are creating health in their area
- Celebrate all that is going on within the local community
- Take stock of how relationships between local people, local organisations and the NHS are changing and developing
- Reflect on local experience of NHS services
- Shape a collective vision to build upon
Neighbourhood development 2025
Neighbourhood development in the Redhill and Reigate Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing Network.
Over the past year, our network has worked to identify and collectively action many areas to improve health and wellbeing in the local area.
Below is a selection of the Redhill and Reigate Neighbourhood highlights.
More is needed for children and young people in the area, particularly mental healh
Latest update: Mental Health Investment Fund awarded Redhill/Reigate (and Merstham Park School) £7000 to run The Teen Project. The funding will support The Teen Project’s 6-week Confidence Course at Carrington and Merstham Park Schools. It covers one-on-one mentoring, weekly group workshops, and ongoing support via an online platform. Targeting girls aged 11-16 at risk of mental health challenges, the course aims to improve emotional management, resilience, body confidence, and self-esteem. All funds go directly to program delivery, benefiting both students and school staff.
Improving Support for Parents, Carers, and Schools in SEN Provision
Latest update: Navigating the current system is challenging and exhausting for families, often leading to financial hardship as parents leave jobs. Schools also struggle to provide adequate support.
Surrey County Council has increased resources to address its Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) backlog, creating more demands on schools for Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. The Children, Families and Lifelong Learning committee scrutinises the council's SEN efforts, pushing for better support and communication. Families can ask questions publicly, with responses recorded on the council's website. Council officers work closely with Surrey Family Voice, which advocates for SEN families. The scrutiny committee welcomes their input. The local councillor is available for questions. Morr and Co offer talks and shared online resources, including SEN Legal and EHCP Appeals.
Awarness made of support for grandparents
Latest update: Adopt a Grandparent Head of Operations will present at future meetings.
Mental Capacity Act 2005/Deputyships awareness required
Latest update: Surrey Choices have requested more information and Morr and Co have offered to give an impartial presentation at an event open to all.
Neighbourhood network meetings involving local organisations with a focus on Young People
Latest update: We extend our gratitude to East Surrey College for hosting the event and to the students who were actively involved in the discussions. Their contributions were invaluable. We were pleased to welcome over 30 attendees from organisations, 23 students and two tutors.
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) needs a solution in Redhill
Latest update: A listening event took place at the Cromwell Estate to hear local voices and perspectives from young people. ‘Safer Redhill’ has launched to bring about change. Organised self-defence session for ladies in collaboration with Safer Redhill.
Our community wants to stay active
Latest update: We organised legs bums and tums sessions in gym for ethnic minority ladies who face barriers, attending gym because of cultural reasons. Monthly walk in Memorial Park for the Asian Women's Wellness Hub.
Children need to stay active in winter
Latest update: Organised indoor boxing classes for children with average attendance of about 18 children.
We need to address social isolation
Latest update: Coffee mornings organised at Longmead Community Hub, for anyone to walk in. Bramley Court Coffee mornings are organised on Timperley Gardens and funded by Growing Health Together.
Issues in getting wheelchairs for Neurodiverse children
Latest update: Progress was made by inviting representative from Rosscare who gave briefing, although the waiting list time for specialist wheelchairs is long.
Ladies wanted to get some education on Menopause
Latest update: Menopause awareness event organised which was well attended by 30 ladies.
Neighbourhood development 2024
Neighbourhood development in the Redhill and Reigate Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing Network.
Over the past year, our network has worked to identify and collectively action many areas to improve health and wellbeing in the local area.
Below is a selection of the Redhill and Reigate Neighbourhood highlights.
Support for rough sleepers in Reigate and Banstead
Latest update: The Surrey Changing Futures team is scoping an upcoming initiative focused on addressing rough sleeping in East Surrey, particularly in Reigate and Banstead, to develop a plan.
More information and support required to specific ethnic groups around End-of-Life Care
Latest update: St Catherine’s have delivered sessions for ethnic groups on end-of-life care, planning for the future and RESPECT forms (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment).
Availability of first aid courses in the local area
Latest update: St John’s ambulance have provided over 40 first aid courses in the area.
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) needs a solution in Redhill
Latest update: A listening event took place at the Cromwell Estate to hear local voices and perspectives from young people. ‘Safer Redhill’ has launched to bring about change.
Additional support for people and carers focusing on Dementia
Latest update: A Dementia café has started at Morrisons in Reigate to support local people.
Neighbourhood development 2023
Over the past year, our network has worked to identify and collectively action many areas to improve health and wellbeing in the local area.
Below is a selection of our neighbourhood highlights in 2023.
Antenatal and Postnatal care
There is a desire for free (or very low cost) antenatal courses and postnatal support for young families, particularly those from minoritised ethnic groups.
Latest update: A programme has been devised for antenatal care and breast-feeding sessions with the Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum (SMEF) and enrolment for post-natal Welcare is in progress. Further plans of starting a baby group or clinic at the Woodhatch Centre.
Living well
Social isolation needs to be addressed
Latest update: Ongoing project running session every third Thursday every month for older individuals who are isolated due to lack of physical mobility - three sessions successful so far. Asian Women Wellness Hub running every Thursday aimed at tackling isolation, improving physical and mental health. Exercise classes for older people, including those with Parkinson's disease, alongside other health creation work.
Working age adults
In-work poverty is exacerbated by cost-of-living crisis.
Latest update: Activities are publicised by posting on social media. Some initiatives helping with cost of living:
- An employment and skills group running at Reigate and Banstead that provides training, getting ready for work, and connects employers to candidates.
- There is also a free food club and cooking course run by the council.
Children and young people
CYP Safe haven has been closed.
Latest update: Work in progress with organisation called PM active to fund a youth club for children with special education needs. Friday Night project running on Wednesdays at Sun Beach School in term-time, free to attend.
Access to health support: Community Hubs
There is a desire to explore health services being offered in local community hubs and sports centres, to make them more accessible.
Latest update: Possible discussions about setting up a phlebotomy services in the community hub. We will update shortly.
Access to health support
There is interest in establishing group consultations for key groups.
Latest update: Group consultations focusing on Blood Pressure are running at Greystone House Surgery every other Tuesday morning. Three sessions completed with average attendance of 10 with good feedback. Future considerations for virtual and evening sessions. Exploring outreach Phlebotomy clinics at Woodhatch Community Centre.
Our progress
Illustration below shows how the members of the Health and Wellbeing network are working together to improve their local area.
Thank you to local illustrator and live scriber Annalees for joining our recent sessions and helping to bring our progress to life.
View and download all scribes on the Growing Health Together webpage
Workshops
We worked with partners to host community-facing workshops during the first quarter of 2023.
The feedback received was of critical importance in informing the development of the neighbourhood model in East Surrey.
About us
Dr Uzma Aziz
Dr Uzma Aziz, Clinical Neighbourhood Lead for Redhill, is a GP at Woodlands Road surgery in Redhill and the Growing Health Together lead for Redhill.
Dr Sarah Steely
Dr Sarah Steely, Clinical Lead for Reigate, is a GP at The Wall House Surgery in Reigate and our GP Lead for Growing Health Together in the Redhill and Reigate area.