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Nye Bevan Unit celebrates its first birthday

News & events | 4 Sep 2017

Nye Bevan Unit opened its doors for the first time on 15 August 2016, and to mark its first birthday, staff arranged a party to celebrate. The unit, based in St James’ Wing at St George’s, is a purpose-built emergency surgical assessment unit, with a minor procedures room and two emergency …
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St George’s supports appeal for families to have a lifesaving talk during Organ Donation Week

News & events | 4 Sep 2017 | Tags: Awareness Campaign donate donor Organ Donation Week transplant tree of life

This week is Organ Donation Week (4-10 September) and we will be raising awareness at St George’s with a number of events and encouraging conversations about organ donation.
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Sneak peek into tonight’s episode of 24 Hours in A&E ‘Love Conquers All’

News & events | 30 Aug 2017 | Tags: #24HrsAE 24 hours in A&E a&e ED Emergency Department trauma

The award-winning documentary series returns for a thirteenth series following patients treated in the same 24 hour period at St George’s. It’s a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day. This episode explores the power of love when a man is involved in a serious bicycle collision …
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St George’s becomes second NHS Trust to achieve sustainability accreditation

News & events | 25 Aug 2017

St George’s is now only the second NHS Trust, and largest healthcare provider in the UK, to achieve accreditation with The Planet Mark™.
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Sneak peek into tonight’s episode of 24 Hours in A&E ‘Supporting Cast’

News & events | 24 Aug 2017 | Tags: #24HrsAE 24 hours in A&E a&e ED Emergency Department resus trauma

This episode focuses on the support offered by friends and family at the most vulnerable times of people’s lives.
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Improving our operating theatres – we want your views

News & events | 24 Aug 2017

We are working hard to improve how we care for patients in our operating theatres – from appointment through to discharge. Patients’ views are the most important in considering the improvements we need. If you have had surgery at St George’s recently, please take a few minutes to complete our …
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The Wolfson celebrates its 50th anniversary

News & events | 22 Aug 2017

Last Friday (18 August) saw former patients and staff at the Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre get together to celebrate its 50th anniversary. At Queen Mary’s, a tea party was held with live music and a magician to entertain the guests. Matron Dee Kapfunde, former Matron Paul Silke, and Clinical Lead Dr Sancho Wong …
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HIV services to stay at St George’s – information for patients

News & events | 17 Aug 2017 | Tags: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Courtyard Clinic HIV sexual health Wandsworth Integrated Sexual Health Services

Published: 18 September: From 1 October 2017, responsibility for the running of Wandsworth Integrated Sexual Health Services (not including services for patients with HIV) will transfer to Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH). Services for patients with HIV will continue to be provided by St George’s. More information about this …
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Sneak peek into tonight’s episode of 24 Hours in A&E ‘My Guiding Star’

News & events | 16 Aug 2017 | Tags: #24HrsAE 24 hours in A&E ED Emergency Deparment resus

The RTS award-winning documentary series returns for a thirteenth series following patients treated in the same 24 hour period at St George’s.  It’s a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day. This episode focuses on the importance of having family, when an elderly man collapses in the …
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Patient praises stroke team at St George’s

News & events | 10 Aug 2017 | Tags: consultant interventional neuroradiologist mechanical thrombectomy Stroke

In February, 44-year-old Nichola Randall collapsed unexpectedly while spending time with her two children at home.

With the help of her 10-year-old so Jack and her neighbour, an ambulance arrived and took Nichola to her local hospital, Frimley Park Hospital, with a suspected stroke.
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