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Former journalist urges south Londoners to join vaccine studies and end the COVID-19 pandemic

Former journalist urges south Londoners to join vaccine studies and end the COVID-19 pandemic

News & events | 9 Dec 2021

A retired journalist is urging south Londoners to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, by taking part in ongoing vaccine research into the virus. Ben, 64, who lives in Kingston upon Thames, took part in the Oxford/AstraZeneca trial of the ChAdOx1 NCoV-19 vaccine at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust …
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St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospitals group announces new executive team

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospitals group announces new executive team

News & events | 9 Dec 2021

A new executive team has been announced to lead St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group from 10 January 2022.
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: In The Wars

New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: In The Wars

News & events | 9 Dec 2021

This episode follows the stories of three people and was filmed in 2019, before the covid-19 pandemic.
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Formerly hesitant nurse appeals to everyone to get vaccinated

Formerly hesitant nurse appeals to everyone to get vaccinated

News & events | 8 Dec 2021

A formerly hesitant nurse is appealing to everyone to get their vaccines and support the NHS this winter on the one year anniversary of the covid-19 vaccine clinic launch.
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Leading London hospital calls for Londoners to wear face coverings to protect NHS

Leading London hospital calls for Londoners to wear face coverings to protect NHS

News & events | 7 Dec 2021

Intensive care doctors and nurses at St George’s Hospital are backing a Mayor of London campaign to wear face coverings on public transport and help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus this winter.
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Back to Square One

News & events | 2 Dec 2021

This episode follows the stories of three people dealing with the unpredictability of life.
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“It’s been absolutely brilliant to talk to staff on the ground again” – our governors visit St George’s to meet with staff

“It’s been absolutely brilliant to talk to staff on the ground again” – our governors visit St George’s to meet with staff

News & events | 1 Dec 2021

After over eighteen months, the Trust’s Governors recently paid visits to St George’s to meet with staff and receive tours of a wide range of wards and departments, including our Emergency Department and our newly refurbished Cardiac Catheter Labs. Our Governors, who represent the interest of our members and the …
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Project inspired by Covid-19 vaccination success launches to help men understand health warning signs

Project inspired by Covid-19 vaccination success launches to help men understand health warning signs

News & events | 30 Nov 2021

An innovative project has been launched to help men spot warning signs about their health – with the first event held at a church after Sunday service.
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Newly refurbished cath labs treats first patients

Newly refurbished cath labs treats first patients

News & events | 29 Nov 2021

Last week saw the reopening of two newly refurbished cardiac catheter labs – containing state of the art equipment and the very latest in x-ray imaging technology – and the first patients have already been treated in the new facilities. The cath labs contain specialist imaging equipment to allow for …
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Our Children and Young People’s Council make their voices heard at St George’s

Our Children and Young People’s Council make their voices heard at St George’s

News & events | 29 Nov 2021

Earlier this year, a Children and Young People’s Council was set up at St George’s Hospital as a way for patients aged 10-18 to have their say and help improve our children and young people’s services. The Council met for the first time in January 2021, and now meets monthly …
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