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Local maternity services highly rated by new mums
Maternity services at St George’s Hospital and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals have been praised by new mothers, according to a national survey published today by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The annual survey captures the experiences of women who gave birth in February 2025, asking them to rate …
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10 Dec 2025
Celebrities pay tribute to award-winning NHS stars
Celebrities pay tribute to award-winning NHS stars Well-known figures from the world of film, television, sport, and music have shared heartfelt videos of gratitude and admiration for NHS staff. The thank-you messages were played to nearly 400 people at the iconic Kia Oval yesterday (Tuesday 9 December) – where individuals and teams at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals …
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10 Dec 2025
Winners of gesh CARE awards 2025 revealed
Winners of gesh CARE Awards 2025 Collaborative Award – ‘In Their Shoes’ multidisciplinary Team, St George’s High Performing Teams Behind-the-scenes – Switchboard team – Epsom & St Helier Future NHS Award — Nitrous Oxide Team – Epsom and St Helier Better Value Award – Nicole King, Physician Associate, Epsom & St Helier Better Health Award – …
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10 Dec 2025
80s soul legend sings the praises of hospital team that saved his voice
A soul legend who faced losing his voice forever is singing the praises of the ‘amazing’ hospital team who saved his career – after he feared he might never sing again. Junior Giscombe was treated at St George’s Hospital in Tooting after his left vocal cord collapsed without warning, leaving …
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19 Nov 2025
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group appoints new CEO
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) has today announced the appointment of Matthew Shaw as its new Chief Executive. Matthew joins gesh from one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, Great Ormond Street (GOSH), where he served as medical director, before his appointment as …
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13 Nov 2025
Further strike action on the way as winter pressures start to bite
Further strike action could place an additional strain on NHS services, as hospitals gear up for a challenging week. The BMA has announced some resident doctors – formerly known as junior doctors – will strike for five consecutive days from Friday over a pay dispute with the government. Hundreds …
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13 Nov 2025
BMA industrial action, 14-19 November 2025: Information for patients
What you need to know ahead of the strike action in November.
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11 Nov 2025
TV presenter Elle Osili-Wood shares message with staff ahead of awards
Elle will present the upcoming ceremony that celebrates NHS staff.
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11 Nov 2025
Flu deaths more than doubled last year as hospitals brace for spike in infections
New analysis shows flu deaths in England more than doubled last year as hospitals brace for impact of school half-term Mum recalls her newborn being rushed to Emergency Department with virus The devastating toll of last year’s flu season is revealed as hospitals brace for a repeat this winter – …
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5 Nov 2025
CQC publishes ‘Well-Led’ report following inspection at St George’s
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today publishes its findings from a ‘Well-Led’ inspection at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in February. The independent regulator of health and social care in England has confirmed the trust’s leadership is rated “Requires Improvement”. A spokesperson from St George’s University Hospital Trust, …
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31 Oct 2025
Group Chief Financial Officer Andrew Grimshaw to step down
Andrew Grimshaw, Group Chief Financial Officer, will be stepping down from his role in November to take up a new position at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Andrew joined the organisation in 2017 and has played a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening its financial strategy over the …
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24 Oct 2025
Pride of Britain Awards call-up for St George’s fundraiser
St George’s Hospital Charity fundraiser George Alderman has won ITV London’s Fundraiser of the Year Award, part of the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards.
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24 Oct 2025
Award-winning TV presenter to host NHS ‘Oscars’
An award-winning TV presenter will host a celebratory event honouring hard-working NHS workers. Elle Osili-Wood, who presented ITV’s coverage of the 2025 Oscars alongside Jonathan Ross, will join St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Group for the second-ever gesh CARE Awards. The sponsored ceremony is a special ‘thank you’ …
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23 Oct 2025
Former Chief Medical Officer and leader in public sector finance appointed as new Non-Executive Directors at gesh
Two new Non-Executive Directors (NEDS) have been appointed to our Board of Directors at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) Dr Leonie Penna was the Chief Medical Officer at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for 5 years and has over 20 years’ clinical …
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23 Oct 2025
24 Hours in A&E returns to St George’s Hospital
The popular TV series 24 Hours in A&E is returning to St George’s.
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17 Oct 2025