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Choose paperless: receive your hospital letters faster with the My Care Patient Portal
We know that many of our patients would prefer to receive communications digitally rather than by paper. As part of our commitment to sustainability and listening to our patients, we can now support you to receive all your hospital communications digitally through the My Care Patient Portal. Starting November 26, …
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22 Nov 2024
Use National Self-Care Week to improve your mental health and wellbeing for good
Monday marked the start of National Self-Care Week in the UK. The awareness week takes place to remind everyone of the importance of self-care for a healthier and happier life. The theme this year is ‘Mind and Body’ and Kristina Middleton, Health and Wellbeing Lead at St George’s, has shared tips …
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19 Nov 2024
Opportunities to become a Governor at St George’s
An exciting new opportunity has been created for an Associate Governor (Young People) at St George’s University NHS Foundation Trust. The Associate Governor (Young People) will be mentored to learn about governance through shadowing members of the Council of Governors, develop their collaboration and public speaking skills and will also …
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11 Nov 2024
Sponsors revealed as renowned football commentator voices support for awards celebrating NHS staff
A renowned football commentator who faced losing his voice has thrown his support behind an event celebrating the dedication of NHS staff. Martin Tyler underwent two operations at St George’s Hospital in South West London and a course of speech therapy which saved his 50-year long career. Now 79, Tyler …
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1 Nov 2024
Sponsors revealed as renowned football commentator voices support for awards celebrating NHS staff
A renowned football commentator who faced losing his voice has thrown his support behind an event celebrating the dedication of NHS staff. Martin Tyler underwent two operations at St George’s Hospital in South West London and a course of speech therapy which saved his 50-year long career. Now 79, Tyler …
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1 Nov 2024
Loose Women star to host ‘Oscars’ event celebrating NHS staff
A Loose Women star will host an ‘Oscars’ event celebrating the hard work, care and dedication of NHS workers. The awards ceremony is being held by St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group as a ‘thank you’ to staff and care teams who have made a real difference to …
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24 Oct 2024
Internationally-educated nurses named as ‘Rising Stars’ for reducing patient waiting times and ‘lighting the path’ for colleagues
A nurse whose clinic has reduced waiting times for patients to be tested and another who runs a support group for overseas colleagues have been named as ‘Rising Stars’. Mark Mencias’ patients are able to find out faster if their health issues are caused by a rare neurogenetic condition, thanks …
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4 Oct 2024
Families whose lives were saved by NHS stars call on public to nominate in staff awards
A Covid survivor who was so poorly her children were warned she wouldn’t survive the night and the mum of a young boy who bravely battled leukaemia have thrown their support behind an inaugural event that celebrates incredible NHS staff. Jan Ehtash, from Carshalton, spent 12 weeks in Epsom and …
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26 Sep 2024
“A worthy winner” – National award for St George’s consultant behind our Skin and Mind Clinic
Dr Bernard Ho, a St George’s Dermatology and Lymphoedema Consultant has been awarded the 2024 Quality in Care Award for Psychological Impact of Skin Disease, for his groundbreaking work through our innovative Skin and Mind Clinic. Since its inception in 2022, Dr Ho has led the bi-weekly clinic, providing life-changing …
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18 Sep 2024
Significant milestone in improving the lives of our motor neurone disease (MND) patients
St George’s Hospital, in partnership with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, has launched the MND Care and Research Network in South West London and Surrey. It’s a significant milestone in the journey towards St George’s Hospital improving the lives of those affected by motor neurone disease in South West London …
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18 Sep 2024
Ultrasound transforms life of teenager with genetic health condition
A teenager with a genetic health condition is able to play sport and enjoy a pain-free holiday thanks to a pioneering procedure. Neriya-May Hall is one of the sickle cell disease patients at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, South West London, to have their lives transformed by the use of …
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10 Sep 2024
Leukaemia survivor goes from baby of the family to big brother after treatment ends
Schoolboy Jackson Hall was just two and the baby of the family when he was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020. His parents Sam and Shaun noticed a rash that wouldn’t go away so took him to their local hospital where blood tests discovered he had T-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Throughout …
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4 Sep 2024
Pulse of innovation: St George’s Cardiology Registrar shortlisted for groundbreaking research award
Dr George Joy, a Cardiology Registrar and Clinical Lecturer at St George’s, has been shortlisted for a British Heart Foundation (BHF) Heart Hero Research Story of the Year Award. The award spotlights a BHF-funded research project making a significant impact across the UK. Dr Joy and his team’s innovative research …
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3 Sep 2024
You’re invited to our Annual Members Meeting
Everyone is invited to join us at our Annual Members Meeting as we look back on the last year and recognise the hard work of our teams. Further information and details about how to sign up can be found here. When: 5.30pm (doors open) – 7.30pm on Wednesday 25 September …
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19 Aug 2024
St George’s takes to the screen again as Channel 4’s ‘Emergency’ returns for a third series
St George’s will feature in the brand-new series of Emergency airing on Channel 4 at 9pm tonight (Monday 12 August).
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12 Aug 2024
