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“I was asked to be a governor by the consultant who saved my life” – interview with Mia Bayles, Governor
News & events | 23 Jun 2020
As part of our series of interviews with the Trust’s governors, we spoke with Mia Bayles, who represents the rest of England. Mia has been a governor since 2013 and was one of the first people elected following our move to Foundation Trust status. She told us about why she …
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Notice for those calling St George’s: temporary phone line fault resolved (Friday 19 June)
News & events | 19 Jun 2020
St George’s is currently experiencing a fault with incoming and outgoing calls from numbers starting 020 8725 XXX and 020 8266 XXXX where a busy tone is being received. The main switchboard number – 0208 672 1255 – has not been affected. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused in the meantime.
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New series of 24 Hours in A&E!
News & events | 16 Jun 2020
The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a twenty first series following patients treated in the same 24-hour period at St George’s in south west London.
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St George’s breast screening patient urges others to get symptoms checked
News & events | 5 Jun 2020
A patient referred for breast screening at St George’s Hospital has urged others to continue seeking medical advice if they have breast concerns during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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St George’s celebrate sixth year helipad anniversary
News & events | 29 May 2020
St George’s celebrates six years since the official launch of its helipad today (29 May 2020).
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Praise for our Messages to Loved Ones service
News & events | 27 May 2020
In April, we launched our Messages to Loved Ones service, to help friends and family stay in touch with patients in our hospitals. We spoke to Hilde Zarter, whose husband Rolf is a patient at St George’s, about why she started to use the service and why it’s proved so …
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Next phase of Covid-19 vaccine trial to open for recruitment
News & events | 22 May 2020
Following successful recruitment to the Phase I/II Covid-19 vaccine trial, a Phase II/III trial is opening for recruitment this weekend. This trial is the next step in developing a vaccine to combat Covid-19. Designed and organised by the University of Oxford, the trial is being managed by researchers and clinicians at St …
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St George’s, University of London and St George’s Hospital lead country for coronavirus research
News & events | 20 May 2020
According to National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) data, St George’s, University of London and St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are leading the country for urgent public health studies into coronavirus, alongside Southampton General Hospital. With thirteen studies being carried out on site, including trials to improve treatment, prevention and diagnosis of the disease, St …
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“The staff make it a special place to work” – interview with Stephen Sambrook, Governor
News & events | 18 May 2020
As well as being a volunteer at St George’s, Stephen Sambrook is one of our public governors, representing the rest of England. Stephen told us a bit more about his history with St George’s, his role as a governor and what he thinks is special about our staff. What is …
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Newly refurbished x-ray room in ED
News & events | 15 May 2020
We are delighted to announce that the refurbishment of our x-ray room in the emergency department (ED) at St George’s has been completed. The upgrade (pictured left) includes a new waiting area for beds; a new control room for radiographers; a new reporting room; and state-of-the-art equipment. Ian Stark, Superintendent …
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