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Wear because you care: St George’s staff launch mask campaign

News & events | 21 Oct 2020

Since July, all staff, patients and visitors have been required to wear a face mask or covering at St George’s and Queen Mary’s Hospitals, as well as at community services provided by St George’s.
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“The true heroes of this pandemic” – interview with Alfredo Benedicto, Governor

News & events | 21 Oct 2020

As part of our series of interviews with the Trust’s governors, we spoke to Alfredo Benedicto. Alfredo is one of our appointed governors, representing HealthWatch Merton. Tell us a bit about who you represent on our council of governors? “I am the appointed governor on behalf of HealthWatch Merton, an …
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Honours for two members of Team St George’s!

News & events | 14 Oct 2020

Congratulations to Ella Terblanche and Amina Ibrahim who were both recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours at the weekend. Ella is Principal Dietitian for Critical Care and was recognised for her services to dietetics and in particular her work during the pandemic. Ella said: “This is a huge honour and …
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Miracles…

News & events | 13 Oct 2020

The award-winning 24 Hours in A&E returns with a compilation of some of the most memorable staff and patient stories filmed at St George’s in south west London – places where life, love and loss unfold every day.
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St George’s nurse in Black History Month documentary

News & events | 9 Oct 2020

We were so proud to see Charmaine Case, Breast Screening Clinical Nurse Specialist, feature in a new ITV documentary this week to mark Black History Month. Presented by Alison Hammond, the programme shines a light on influential black figures from British history. Charmaine, who is also the secretary of The …
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Local film-makers show amazing work of Douglas Bader Unit at Queen Mary’s Hospital

News & events | 9 Oct 2020

The work of the Douglas Bader Unit at Queen Mary’s has been captured in a new short film created by two local men, advertising writer Simon Bere and corporate film maker Paul Lucas.
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“It’s about taking the extra step to recognise what we don’t see every day”.

News & events | 8 Oct 2020

October is Black History Month, and we’re asking some of our staff members to give their thoughts on the importance of the month. Karis Quaye I am one of the new matrons in our emergency department (ED) here at St George’s. I’ve been in the role around four months and …
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: The Show Must Go On…

News & events | 7 Oct 2020

74-year-old Barbara is rushed to St Georges with a dangerously high heart rate having become dizzy whilst out shopping. 79-year-old John is brought to resus with a suspected stroke. Meanwhile over in the Urgent Care Centre, 61-year-old Suzy has come to A&E after being bitten on the hand by a dog.

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“They will keep you safe” – patient’s message to others as routine operations restart

News & events | 2 Oct 2020

Following his recent knee replacement, patient Tony Edmonds is reassuring other St George’s patients who are due to have a planned operation or procedure.
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“Black History Month is about celebrating the often forgotten stories”.

News & events | 1 Oct 2020

St George’s midwife Adebola Aroboto tells us what Black History Month means to her.
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