Her Majesty The Queen opens St George’s Hospital intensive care balcony as brain surgery nurse recovers in her own ward  

Her Majesty The Queen opens St George’s Hospital intensive care balcony as brain surgery nurse recovers in her own ward  

News & events | 2 Jun 2026

The Queen joined St George’s Hospital’s neurology doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, charity trustees and some of the hospital’s most critically ill patients before officially opening the Neuro Intensive Care Unit’s balcony garden on 2 June. The Queen was introduced to one patient in the neurosurgery ward who is …
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Celebrating more than 3,000 years of NHS service as healthcare workers welcomed into “inspirational” Hall of Fame

Celebrating more than 3,000 years of NHS service as healthcare workers welcomed into “inspirational” Hall of Fame

News & events | 20 May 2026 | Tags: gesh25

Healthcare workers who have devoted more than 3,000 years of NHS service have been officially welcomed into a new Hall of Fame celebrating the people who have transformed lives and shaped local health services over decades. Over 120 colleagues who have dedicated 25 years or more to the NHS have …
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Nurse gives kidney to stranger on same day husband receives kidney transplant to ‘pass on kindness’

Nurse gives kidney to stranger on same day husband receives kidney transplant to ‘pass on kindness’

News & events | 12 May 2026

A kind-hearted nurse at St George’s Hospital in Tooting has donated her kidney to a stranger, as a thank you for someone doing the same for her husband – with both operations taking place on the same day at the hospital where she works. Filipinas Nercua’s generous act came after …
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St George’s consultant appointed to the House of Lords

St George’s consultant appointed to the House of Lords

News & events | 9 Apr 2026

Congratulations to Professor Geeta Nargund, Consultant Gynaecologist and Lead Consultant in Reproductive Medicine at St George’s Hospital, who has been appointed to the House of Lords as a Labour life peer. Appointed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in December 2025, she will sit as Professor Baroness Nargund of Wimbledon, representing …
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Welcoming our new Chief Executive, Mat Shaw 

Welcoming our new Chief Executive, Mat Shaw 

News & events | 7 Apr 2026

Today we welcome Mat Shaw as our new group Chief Executive for St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. Mat started his first day where it matters most – alongside colleagues delivering frontline care. His first visit was to St Helier Hospital’s emergency department, where he spent the morning meeting …
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Health Chief Warns of “Triple Trouble” as doctors’ strike follows Easter holiday

Health Chief Warns of “Triple Trouble” as doctors’ strike follows Easter holiday

News & events | 2 Apr 2026

The NHS is heading into a triple threat this weekend as a six-day resident doctor walkout comes hot on the heels of the Easter bank holiday weekend – coinciding with more children generally being treated for injuries during the school holidays. As strike action takes place across England, the Chief …
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gesh raises Trans flag

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

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  

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”

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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