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Dr Penny Neild awarded top honour
News & events | 10 Jul 2019
Congratulations to Dr Penny Neild, one of our Consultant Gastroenterologists, who was presented with the President’s Medal at the recent British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) annual conference. The President’s Medal recognises a member of the profession for their outstanding contribution to the field of gastroenterology. Penny, who has worked at …
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: The kids are alright…
News & events | 9 Jul 2019
The RTS award-winning – and 2019 BAFTA nominated – documentary series is back with its 18th series on Channel 4. The hospital has one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain – under more pressure than ever. It’s a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day. During this …
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St George’s launches new membership strategy
News & events | 5 Jul 2019
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has this week launched a new membership strategy designed to encourage more local people to have a voice in the running of the services the Trust provides.
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Trust celebrates Armed Forces Day
News & events | 4 Jul 2019
The 26 June saw some of the Trust’s reservists and former members of the armed forces get together to celebrate Armed Forces Day and Reserves Day. Armed Forces Day took place on Saturday 29 June, and this celebration was organised as a way for the Trust to show their support …
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Rosie gets her St George’s dog-umentation!
News & events | 4 Jul 2019
Many of you will have seen Rosie, our resident pets as therapy dog, out and about at St George’s over the past few months. Last week she received a specially made Trust ID badge, from our Estates and Facilities team, as well as a Values Award for her and her …
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St George’s sees outstanding growth in research
News & events | 2 Jul 2019
St George’s has finished fourth in a national league table for increasing the number of clinical research studies it supports. In the last three years St George’s has grown its portfolio of research studies by 27%, according to new figures from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). In 2018/19, …
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: You before me…
News & events | 2 Jul 2019
This episode – You before me – explores selflessness and parental sacrifice as two families come to terms with life-changing events.
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NHS Big Tea proves a big success!
News & events | 28 Jun 2019
Last Friday (21 June) saw the return of the NHS Big Tea at St George’s! The Big Tea was held last year to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday, and St George’s Hospital Charity were keen to bring together Trust staff, patients and the public to mark the birthday once again. …
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First ever total wrist replacement at St George’s
News & events | 27 Jun 2019
Julie Richardson, 43, from Croydon is the first ever patient to receive a total wrist replacement at St George’s hospital in Tooting. St George’s is one of the few centres in the UK to offer this type of surgery, which is more complicated than a hip or knee replacement due …
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: The Outsiders…
News & events | 25 Jun 2019
St George’s treats over 1200 stroke patients every year. In this episode, we meet the specialist stroke team who are dedicated to caring for people when they suffer the potentially devastating consequences of a stroke.
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