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Hospitals have bright idea as energy improvements save cash and emissions

Energy upgrades across three hospitals are under way – lighting the way for millions of pounds in much-needed savings. St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) has started replacing 45,000 fittings with energy-efficient LED lighting across its sites – a move that will potentially save …
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28 Apr 2025


St George’s Consultant featured in new documentary following Andrew Flintoff’s crash recovery

A new Disney+ documentary airing this week shares the personal journey of former England cricket captain Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff following a life-threatening crash while filming Top Gear in December 2022 — and it includes a tribute to the expert care he received at St George’s. Flintoff sustained devastating facial injuries …
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24 Apr 2025


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St George’s first in the UK to give ‘chemotherapy’-style dosage for heart failure

A pioneering new way of treating heart failure more aggressively has cut deaths by nearly two-thirds, bringing hope to patients and families affected by the deadly condition. St George’s Hospital treated the UK’s very first patient in a new way – inspired by the results of a global trial, STRONG-HF, …
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16 Apr 2025


Efforts to tackle knife crime set out in Home Secretary visit to St George’s

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visited St George’s to hear how we’re tackling knife crime – with frontline staff laying bare the devastating impact violence has on our communities. During the visit, which coincided with a Government announcement to ban ninja swords, the Home Secretary met with teams on our Major …
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27 Mar 2025


Nurses and doctors share their experiences of working through the pandemic

“Every day was scary,” says nurse Laura Blackmore, when asked to reflect on 2020. “I remember having my visor on and hearing my own breath – like when you’re scuba diving and you can hear your breath over everything.” Laura is of course speaking about the Covid pandemic – one of the …
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18 Mar 2025


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Change to parking charges for patients and visitors at St George’s Hospital (Tooting site)

For the first time in nearly a decade, St George’s Hospital is updating car parking charges for patients and visitors. The increase of £1.20 per hour is being introduced to align with parking rates across Wandsworth and deter non-hospital visitors from using the car park. This is in line with …
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12 Mar 2025


A bin with lots of weapons including Zombie knives

Zombie knives handed in after St George’s Hospital installs amnesty bin in UK first

A patient has described the terrifying moment he was stabbed with a 15-inch blade while onlookers filmed on their phones – as the hospital where he was treated reveals almost 100 dangerous weapons have been surrendered on site. The male from South London, who did not wish to be named, …
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12 Mar 2025


Leaders from our hospitals Group share their messages for International Women’s Day 2025

Female NHS leaders at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) have shared their personal experiences and reflections to mark International Women’s Day. Group CEO Jacqueline Totterdell, Group Chairman Gillian Norton, and Group Chief Nurse Professor Arlene Wellman MBE share a passion for highlighting the …
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7 Mar 2025


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Rapper Dave helps elderly patients discharged from St George’s Hospital

Rapper Dave aka Santan Dave has helped fund a new scheme that helps elderly patients discharged from St George’s Hospital. Free packs filled with essential items such as toiletries, tea, coffee and comforting items such as non-slip socks will be given to the patients to help them settle back into …
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12 Feb 2025


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Norovirus advice as diarrhoea and vomiting bug shuts three hospital wards

Three wards at St George’s Hospital in Tooting have been closed due to an outbreak of the vomiting bug norovirus. To help reduce the risk of the infection spreading, some bays or wards will be closed to admissions and transfers – to protect new patients from being exposed to the …
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7 Feb 2025


Jackson is now aged seven

Boy, 7, thrives at school after spending almost half his life having cancer treatment

Five years ago this month, Jackson Hall was diagnosed with leukaemia. He was two years old in February 2020, when his parents Sam and Shaun Hall noticed a rash that wouldn’t go away. Concerned, they took him to St Helier Hospital where blood tests were taken – further testing revealed …
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4 Feb 2025


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Sir Mark Lowcock KCB appointed as Chair of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Mark Lowcock KCB as Chair from 1 April 2025. Sir Mark is a committed public servant and joins gesh after a distinguished career in the UK Civil Service, where he …
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29 Jan 2025


Wandsworth Council gives green light on plans to build one of the UK’s largest kidney units

Plans to transform renal care in south west London and Surrey are one step closer to becoming reality as Wandsworth Council has now approved plans to build a new kidney facility at St George’s Hospital. The plans will bring together specialist inpatient kidney care from across St Helier Hospital in …
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15 Jan 2025


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Latest statement on winter pressures as NHS sees busiest year ever for emergency services

Nicola Shopland, Site Chief Nurse at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Help us wage war on winter — our hospitals are facing a barrage of winter viruses including flu, and our emergency departments are feeling the strain. “We need your help — get your flu vaccine, stay at …
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9 Jan 2025


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Health chief warns of common mistake people make as hospitals brace for cold weather spike

Hospitals across London and Surrey are bracing for the impact of this weekend’s cold snap on emergency services. With the Met Office predicting sub-zero temperatures and snow, St George’s, Epsom and St Helier’s emergency departments (EDs) are expecting demand to soar as the temperature drops. While icy conditions can cause …
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2 Jan 2025