NHS Surrey and Sussex says all patients affected by East Sussex’s Community Dermatology LCS suspension have transferred to Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS).
Medication and referral queries
Contact SCDS directly for further medication. Explain if supplies are low, symptoms have worsened or treatment concerns are urgent. This replaces our earlier advice to contact the original prescribing dermatology GP.
If awaiting a referral without hearing back, call 01903 703270 or email patient.dermatology@nhs.net. Urgent and cancer-related referrals remain prioritised. For new skin concerns, contact your usual GP.
Sources / Checked 14 September 2026 at 18:33 BST: NHS update, published 14 September at 15:35 BST.