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gesh raises Trans flag
News & events | 31 Mar 2026
Leaders at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospitals (gesh) have raised the Trans flag on International Transgender Day of Visibility (Tuesday 31 March), to show support for transgender colleagues, patients and communities. As South West London’s largest health provider, officials across gesh are showing their commitment to the transgender …
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Ratings raised at St George’s as CQC recognises improvements in emergency care
News & events | 30 Mar 2026 | Tags: Care Quality Commission Emergency Care
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded the rating of Urgent and Emergency Care services at St George’s Hospital, lifting the previous rating of inadequate after recognising significant improvements. The inspection followed concerns raised in late 2024 when a warning notice was issued. The CQC has now confirmed there are …
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Our Inclusion Board
News & events | 27 Mar 2026 | Tags: diversity and inclusion gesh inclusion board
The Inclusion Board is a new initiative launched in March 2026, designed to strengthen inclusive leadership and ensure that diverse perspectives and lived experiences help to inform Board-level discussions and decision-making. Running alongside formal Board meetings, the programme will provide participants with exposure to governance, strategy, and executive-level leadership in a real-time …
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First robot heart op patient thanks NHS team as he can “move on with life”
News & events | 19 Mar 2026
A patient has spoken of his gratitude to the NHS after he received life-saving robotic surgery – as hundreds more patients across London and Surrey are set to access the cutting-edge technology.
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Meningitis outbreak: signs and symptoms
News & events | 18 Mar 2026 | Tags: Meningitis Meningitis outbreak: signs and symptoms
You may have read about a recent outbreak of meningitis. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed that some of these cases are the Men B strain, which is not covered by the MenACWY vaccine routinely offered to teenagers – so knowing the symptoms and seeking early treatment are …
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Allow extra time if travelling to St George’s Hospital by car or bus
News & events | 12 Mar 2026
If you are travelling to St George’s by car or bus please allow extra time for your journey until the end of March. This is due to major upgrade works by Thames Water, in and around Tooting, which is expected to cause delays especially at peak times. The upgrades are …
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Group Chief Executive calls for more support to boost pay for women
News & events | 6 Mar 2026
James Blythe, interim Chief Executive Officer of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and Health Group (gesh), is calling for more support for female consultants to apply for bonuses such as National Clinical Impact Awards – to help close the gender pay gap. Ahead of International Women’s Day, he …
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Potential disruption to planned orthopaedic operations
News & events | 19 Feb 2026
Like all hospitals, we have been informed of a global supply issue affecting bone cement products used in orthopaedic surgery – any existing stock already in our hospitals is unaffected. We want to reassure people that emergency and urgent trauma operations will safely continue. We are working closely with NHS …
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‘I was always a fan of the NHS and now I’m an evangelist’ – Formula 1 boss praises St George’s
News & events | 19 Feb 2026
When Matt Bishop went for his regular personal training session he had no idea it would end with a lifesaving operation. The 62-year-old businessman, PR chief and senior journalist for Formula 1 motor racing, was working out with his personal trainer of 10 years, not knowing that this particular gym visit would accidentally reveal a hidden – …
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New appointment for Interim Group CEO after four years at gesh
News & events | 11 Feb 2026
Interim Group Chief Executive, James Blythe is to step down after being successfully appointed as the new permanent Chief Executive of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, starting in late Spring. Group Chair, Sir Mark Lowcock, said: “On behalf everyone at gesh, I want to thank James stepping in to …
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