News


“We can help staff understand the things that are important for younger patients” – Interview with Josei Kobayashi from our Children and Young People’s Council

Josei Kobayashi, 15, is one of the founding members of our Children and Young People’s Council at St George’s. The council was established in January 2021 as a way for patients aged 10-18 to have their say and help improve our children and young people’s services. We met with Josei …
Continue reading

20 Dec 2021


New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Keep Calm and Carry On

This episode follows the stories of three people and was filmed in 2019, before the covid-19 pandemic.
Continue reading

14 Dec 2021


Find the best place to get treatment this winter

Our Emergency Department at St George’s will always be there for anyone who needs care, but this winter, we want to make sure patients know how to access quicker, safer treatment in the right environment. A lot of patients visit our Emergency Department without being aware of the other healthcare …
Continue reading

10 Dec 2021


Former journalist urges south Londoners to join vaccine studies and end the COVID-19 pandemic

A retired journalist is urging south Londoners to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, by taking part in ongoing vaccine research into the virus. Ben, 64, who lives in Kingston upon Thames, took part in the Oxford/AstraZeneca trial of the ChAdOx1 NCoV-19 vaccine at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust …
Continue reading

9 Dec 2021


St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospitals group announces new executive team

A new executive team has been announced to lead St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group from 10 January 2022.
Continue reading

9 Dec 2021


New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: In The Wars

This episode follows the stories of three people and was filmed in 2019, before the covid-19 pandemic.
Continue reading

9 Dec 2021


Formerly hesitant nurse appeals to everyone to get vaccinated

A formerly hesitant nurse is appealing to everyone to get their vaccines and support the NHS this winter on the one year anniversary of the covid-19 vaccine clinic launch.
Continue reading

8 Dec 2021


Leading London hospital calls for Londoners to wear face coverings to protect NHS

Intensive care doctors and nurses at St George’s Hospital are backing a Mayor of London campaign to wear face coverings on public transport and help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus this winter.
Continue reading

7 Dec 2021


New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Back to Square One

This episode follows the stories of three people dealing with the unpredictability of life.
Continue reading

2 Dec 2021


“It’s been absolutely brilliant to talk to staff on the ground again” – our governors visit St George’s to meet with staff

After over eighteen months, the Trust’s Governors recently paid visits to St George’s to meet with staff and receive tours of a wide range of wards and departments, including our Emergency Department and our newly refurbished Cardiac Catheter Labs. Our Governors, who represent the interest of our members and the …
Continue reading

1 Dec 2021


Project inspired by Covid-19 vaccination success launches to help men understand health warning signs

An innovative project has been launched to help men spot warning signs about their health – with the first event held at a church after Sunday service.
Continue reading

30 Nov 2021


Newly refurbished cath labs treats first patients

Last week saw the reopening of two newly refurbished cardiac catheter labs – containing state of the art equipment and the very latest in x-ray imaging technology – and the first patients have already been treated in the new facilities. The cath labs contain specialist imaging equipment to allow for …
Continue reading

29 Nov 2021


Our Children and Young People’s Council make their voices heard at St George’s

Earlier this year, a Children and Young People’s Council was set up at St George’s Hospital as a way for patients aged 10-18 to have their say and help improve our children and young people’s services. The Council met for the first time in January 2021, and now meets monthly …
Continue reading

29 Nov 2021


St George’s thanks local supporters for help throughout pandemic

Dozens of thank you letters have been sent from St George’s Hospital to local faith groups, sports teams and public transport workers for offering their support throughout the pandemic this Thanksgiving.
Continue reading

25 Nov 2021


Homeless help in hospital this winter

Homeless people will be helped off the streets – as well as treated for their illness and injuries – by doctors and nurses at St George’s Hospital in south west London this winter.
Continue reading

19 Nov 2021