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St George’s team launches UK’s first ever Chronic Pain Awareness Day

News & events | 16 May 2019

Our Chronic Pain Self-Management Team at St George’s launched the UK’s first ever Chronic Pain Awareness Day on 1 May.
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International Clinical Trials Day at St George’s

News & events | 15 May 2019

On Monday 20 May, Clinical Research delivery teams at St George’s will be celebrating International Clinical Trials Day. They will be holding an open day in the Clinical Research Facility (CRF), which our staff and the public are welcome to attend. International Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the world …
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International Nurses’ Day award winners announced!

News & events | 14 May 2019

International Nurses’ Day was marked at the Trust last Friday (10 May), with celebration events at St George’s and Queen Mary’s. Avey Bhatia, Chief Nurse and Director of Infection Prevention and Control, addressed a packed Hyde Park Room at St George’s to wish everyone a happy International Nurses’ Day. She …
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Leap of faith…

News & events | 14 May 2019

This episode – Leap of faith – features patients Aydigul and Winnie as they are brought to St George’s for emergency treatment.
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eRedbook to launch at St George’s

News & events | 10 May 2019

The eRedbook app is set to launch at St George’s this month, ensuring all new parents can access a copy of their child’s health records through their smartphone or online. eRedbook has been introduced by the maternity team at St George’s after being used successfully at a number of other …
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Introducing George the octopus – the newest member of our paediatric emergency department!

News & events | 10 May 2019

Our paediatric emergency department has created a new mascot for children with complex needs. George the octopus works in a similar way to the dementia butterfly – and helps staff to identify children who may need additional support. Matron Anna McNeela explained: “When children have complex needs, they need to …
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24 Hours in A&E returns for 18th series with “From this day forward…”

News & events | 7 May 2019

The RTS award-winning – and 2019 BAFTA nominated – documentary series returns for an 18th series on Channel 4 at 9pm on Tuesday 7 May.

It’s Royal Wedding Day during this episode and as Prince Harry and Meghan tie the knot, the patients and their relatives reflect on the meaning of lifelong love, devotion and commitment.
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Kathryn Harrison to step down as Lead Governor

News & events | 24 Apr 2019

“I feel so proud to have been part of this organisation.” In May this year, Kathryn Harrison will step down from her role as Lead Governor at the Trust. As a Foundation Trust, St George’s has both staff and public Governors. All of our Governors are elected, and play a …
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60 seconds with Keith Fishpool, who has been with the Trust for 18 years

News & events | 12 Apr 2019

We speak to Keith Fishpool, as he marks his 18th year here at the Trust Keith, aged 37, tells us about his experiences of being a star of the TV series 24 hours in A&E, filmed at St George’s, plus his new role in our Blue Sky Centre. When did …
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Patient Emrose Ahmed shares his kidney transplant success

News & events | 12 Apr 2019

Five years ago, on his return from holiday in Vietnam, Emrose was admitted to St George’s with pneumonia. Within a week, he was diagnosed with serious kidney failure. Emrose, now 34, lives in Streatham with his wife and three young daughters. He said: “When I was first diagnosed, it was …
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